Name: Stomping Ground
Brand: Dion

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Catalogue number

KTBA92281

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Black

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Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2022-01-28

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Supplier US

Unive­rsal

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Sales:8.875

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711574922819

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

Dion

Genre US

Blues / Gospel

Label US

Ktba Records

Dion, born on July 18, 1939 in the Bronx, New York (United States), is a legendary artist and a leading member of Dion & The Belmonts. With his distinctive voice and charismatic stage presence, he has left an indelible mark on the music industry. In recognition of his immense talent and contributions to rock and roll, Dion was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 as a performer.

Throughout his career, Dion has captivated audiences with his soulful performances and timeless hits. His music continues to resonate with fans around the world. Drawing inspiration from various genres including doo-wop, R&B, and rockabilly, Dion's sound is both nostalgic and innovative.

Similar artists who have been influenced by Dion's unique style include *Dion & The Belmonts*, *The Del-Vikings*, *The Marcels*, *The Diamonds*, *The Coasters*, *The Chiffons*, *The Shirelles*, *Bobby Vee*, *Jay & The Americans*, *Neil Sedaka*, *Del Shannon*, *Ricky Nelson*, *The Five Satins*, *Johnny Maestro* ,*Lloyd Price* ,*The Cleftones* ,*Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons* ,*Little Anthony & The Imperials* ,and*Bobby Rydell*.

Dion is following up his critically acclaimed and commercially successful 2020 album release Blues With Friends with Stomping Ground, a new album that finds him collaborating yet again with music greats with whom he shares mutual admiration. Set for release November 5, Stomping Ground was produced by Wayne Hood with Dion and will be released through Joe Bonamassa and Roy Weisman’s KTBA Records.

Most of the album’s songs were written by Dion and his songwriting partner Mike Aquilina. Guest artists appearing on tracks with Dion include Boz Scaggs, Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton, Peter Frampton, Patti Scialfa, Bruce Springsteen, Billy F Gibbons, Keb’ Mo’, Sonny Landreth, Joe Menza, Mike Menza, Marcia Ball, Jimmy Vivino, Rickie Lee Jones, Wayne Hood, Joe Bonamassa and G.E. Smith with Pete Townshend’s liner notes which Dion characterizes as “amazing.”

The album’s voluminous notes include an intro by Dion that succinctly summarizes the philosophy behind the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s latest recorded endeavor:

“When I was young, I was always striving for accolades and admiration. Those were my goals. But when I reached them, they didn’t satisfy. I discovered joy when I leaned to stop caring about all that – when I learned to relax and make music with friends… music that would make more friends for us through its joy. To make music with friends, and to make friends through music: I can’t imagine a better life than this. I am grateful to my friends who made Stomping Ground with me – and my new friends who are listening.”

The album was preceded last month with the release of “I’ve Got To Get To You,” a track featuring Boz Scaggs along with the father and son guitar team of Joe and Mike Menza. This week marks the release of “Take It Back,” on which Dion is joined by Joe Bonamassa. Next month (10/13) will see the release of “Angel In The Alleyway” that features Patti Scialfa (vocals) and Bruce Springsteen (guitar and harmonica).

The album’s notes include a foreword by Pete Townshend, which reads, in part:

“Dion, like a circling star that never fades, generates the energy and fire we need to pull ourselves up and start again. Dion is a star who knows well how to start again, how to keep shining. He looks at his watch every few years. Damn! Let’s make a record. Take care. This one will blow those little white things in our ears right into your brain.”

Beyond Townshend’s literary contribution, Dion provides a track-by-track description of all the album’s 14 selections, the sole non-original being “Red House,” the Jimi Hendrix song that has become a blues standard. On Stomping Ground, Dion is joined by Keb’ Mo’ on that song. Dion notes, “We had a blast grooving on ‘Red House.’ I’m honored to have him join me on this Jimi Hendrix cover/tribute. We did it as only we could. I think Jimi would approve!” It’s worth mentioning that the follow-up single release to Dion’s 1968 smash hit “Abraham, Martin and John” was “Purple Haze,” serving to underscore the connection that Dion has long had with the legacy of Jimi Hendrix.

Stomping Ground

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