Who is Canned Heat?

Canned Heat is an iconic American blues-rock and boogie band that was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1965. The founding members of the band were drummer Anthony Gale Fishman (born June 21, 1941), guitarist Richard Hite (born December 31, 1942), guitarist Robert Lucas (born June 10, 1947), bassist Larry Taylor (born November 17, 1942) and harmonica player Adolphus Aloysius Ellis (born October 23, 1940).

What Genre Does Canned Heat Play?

Canned Heat primarily plays a mix of blues-rock and boogie music. They are especially renowned for their interpretations of classic blues songs such as “On The Road Again”, “Going Up the Country”, and “Let’s Work Together”.

Career Highlights

Canned Heat's career has been highly successful over the years. In 1968 they released their first studio album titled 'Boogie with Canned Heat'. This album featured some of their most famous songs including 'On The Road Again', 'Going Up The Country', and 'Let's Work Together'. Since then they have released a total of 17 studio albums, three live albums, two EPs and numerous compilations. They have also toured extensively across the US and Europe. In 2003 they were inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame.

Influences

Canned Heat has cited a number of blues artists as influences on their sound including John Lee Hooker, Uncle John Turner, Harvey Mandel, and Tony de la Barreda. They have also been influenced by rock n' roll artists such as Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry.

Legacy

Canned Heat has had a long-lasting influence on the blues-rock genre. They have inspired countless artists over the years with their unique blend of blues and rock n' roll sounds. They continue to tour and record and remain one of the most influential bands in the blues-rock genre.}