Marshall Records’ Laurence Jones has been making waves across the pond in recent times.
Spotted on tour with guitar legends such as Buddy Guy, Jeff Beck and Johnny Winter, the PRS Artist is a musical force in his own right, recently “galloping to victory” with his “Anywhere With Me” single in Classic Rock’s Track of the Week pole.
When it came to choosing the first single from his latest album, Destination Unknown, Jones says he knew that it had to be “Anywhere With Me.”
“It’s the perfect way to open up this record,” commented the guitarist. “The first thing you’re hit with is that rock sensibility that only the guitar could deliver.”
The award-winning blues-rock virtuoso began his recording career around a decade ago, releasing his debut, Thunder in the Sky (Promise Records) in 2012.
In 2014, Jones joined Ruf Records’ roster, releasing his sophomore album, Temptation, that year. This was swiftly followed up by What's It Gonna Be and the Mike Vernon-produced Take Me High in 2015 and 2016, respectively.
To join the Marshall legacy is a dream. I’m proud of the album we’ve made together
Laurence Jones
In 2017, Jones hooked up with independent record label Top Stop Music to release The Truth, before signing with Marshall Records earlier this year.
“I’m honoured to have signed with Marshall Records,” said the guitarist. “I’ve recorded 10 original tracks with my band at the Marshall studio, Milton Keynes, U.K. in February 2022.
“To join the Marshall legacy is a dream. I’m proud of the album we’ve made together on the legendary Tattoo You [The Rolling Stones] mixing desk.
“Marshall has given me the support and platform to create a British rock crossover album that I’ve been waiting to record.”
“We at Marshall are huge fans of the blues,” said Marshall Music Director Steve Tannett. “When the opportunity came up to work with such a talented guitarist who has played with some of the greats, we knew it was a perfect partnership.
“Laurence is writing some great material that branches out from previous albums, but stays true to his blues rock roots and excellent guitar playing.”
In this exclusive video, Jones breaks down the Destination Unknown single “Can't Keep from Loving You” and gives us a guitar player’s insight into how to write a no-frills stadium rock fist-pumper.
Order Destination Unknown here.
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