Style: Country Blues, Country Rock, Folk Pop.

Ian Hunt, regarded as one of the finest male rock vocalists in the UK.

His vocal and guitar style are much in demand from the large advertising corporations such as Nescafe, Rover, Bounty, Rock Circus, National Express, Suchard, American Express, Cadbury's and numerous others. 

Ian is one of the world’s leading session vocalists used for the sound of Rock-Soul-Blues legend Joe Cocker and his classic bluesy voice has been used extensively the world over.  

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Ian comes from a line of great British guitarists that made their name during the folk and acoustic boom period of the seventies, with Ian in particular establishing himself as one of the finest of finger style guitarists in the country. His o wn performances have received appraisals from such circles as legendary guitarist Steffan Grossman.

During the seventies Ian Hunt was noted as being one of the top guitarists of the acoustic folk scene touring throughout Europe and the USA.   

Ian Hunt was also an artist on Ian ’Folk Roots’ Anderson’s record label, ’Village Thing’.

Through the years he formed working collaborations with musicians Al Stewart, Steve Tilston, Michael Chapman and Andy Taylor to name a few, as well as being noted for his works by top producers such as Richard Niles.

Ian has appeared on many albums of these and other artists to enhance their work both vocally and with his stylish guitar playing including several albums and tours with Tom Paxton.

Ian has appeared at numerous festivals the world over including the prestigious 'Montreaux International Jazz Festival'.

His guitar playing is much in demand for library works and can often be heard on television and film.

He has recorded, most notably, for world leading library music specialists ’De Woolfe’.  

Ian is also a member of Equity and has appeared in several notable television productions including the BBC’s, ’The Student Prince’ with Robson Greene.

Highly respected orchestra leader and composer David Palmer, who was responsible for a series of albums featuring the ‘Royal Philharmonic Orchestra’ and covering the works of The Beatles, Genesis, Jethro Tull, Queen and Yes, required a special vocalist to cover the works of Pink Floyd ….. Ian was the vocal choice to lead the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra featuring also, ’Genesis’ guitarist Steve Hackett and original ’Floyd’ backing vocalist, Clare Torry

Today, Ian’s music is a blend of Country Blues featuring familiar tunes as well as his own original compositions as featured on his album ‘Heading South’.

Ian’s music today draws upon the influential sound’s of yesteryears heroes such as Robert Johnson, Big Bill Broonzy and Jelly Roll Morton as well as their modern day counterparts such as Taj Mahal, J.J.Cale, Bob Dylan and Little Feat amongst others but all re-worked in Ian’s own inimitable style that places Ian at the forefront of the current live scene.

2009 will see Ian touring Europe and recording his next album.

In concert, Ian is available solo or with selected high calibre musicians making for duo and band performances.

Summary;

High standard professional performance.

Good rapport with audience using subtle humour and stories.

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Venue type: All - festivals to intimate club. Typically, arts centres and culture houses.