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John Hiatt (born August 20, 1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.) is an American rock guitarist, pianist, singer, and songwriter. He has played a variety of musical styles on his albums, including New Wave, blues and country. Hiatt has been nominated for eleven Grammy Awards and has been awarded a variety of other distinctions in the music industry.
Hiatt was working as a songwriter for Tree International, a record company in Nashville when his song "Sure As I'm Sittin' Here" was covered by Three Dog Night. The song became a top forty hit, earning Hiatt a recording contract with Epic Records. Since then he has released eighteen studio albums and two live albums. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hiatt
I honestly don't recall the exact date, but John opened for Robert Cray and all I can say is... what a mistake that was for Robert Cray. Don't get me wrong, Robert Cray is a great musician and was spot on, but the energy John brings to a show is so far beyond what Robert Cray could produce and this was back during the "Strong Persuader" tour... all I know, is I have been coming back over and over again ever since - loved the show with Bonnie Raitt, and can't wait to see him with Lyle next year - Keep on rockin'!!
Unbelievable show last night!!He really seems to enjoy performing...changed his set list for requestd...played old and new. Will definitely come to see him next time around.
I have never in 20 years of going to John Hiatt shows EVER been disappointed. He has a strong cult following, writes a lot of songs other, more famous bands/singers cover, and is unbelievable live!! He sweats out a long, heartfelt performance - standing O every time. Just saw him paired with Lyle Lovett - a totally different format than I'd seen him before and I wish I had a CD from the performance. John Hiatt has long been under-recognized. His albums are amazing, but there is nothing like a live John Hiatt concert. Well worth seeing over and over!
