Tinsley Ellis

Born in Atlanta, Tinsley Ellis is a powerhouse blues-rock guitarist. Renowned for his fiery style akin to Stevie Ray Vaughan, he draws from legends like B.B. King and Freddie King. His 1988 debut "Georgia Blue" established his blues circuit presence, and "Storm Warning" earned broader acclaim. Collaborations include Tom Dowd and Donald "Duck" Dunn. Highlights include popular albums like "The Hard Way" and "Winning Hand." In 2023, he performed 100 solo acoustic shows, and his first solo acoustic album, "Naked Truth," dropped in 2024.