Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
Currently touring extensively in support of his acclaimed new album, Hard Road, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram continues to captivate audiences across North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia, bringing modern blues to some of the world’s most iconic stages. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “a rare 21st century guitar hero and the undisputed future of the blues,” Kingfish has become one of the most celebrated and influential guitarists of his generation, earning a GRAMMY® Award, multiple Blues Music Awards, and worldwide acclaim for his electrifying performances, soulful songwriting, and unmistakable guitar voice.
Raised in Clarksdale, Mississippi, the birthplace of the Delta blues, Kingfish grew up immersed in the music of B.B. King, Albert King, Buddy Guy, and other legends, but quickly forged a sound entirely his own. Blending blues with rock, soul, funk, R&B, rap and pop, he has introduced a new generation of listeners to the genre while earning the respect of longtime blues fans around the world.
His 2019 debut album, Kingfish, spent an extraordinary 91 weeks atop Billboard’s Blues Albums chart and earned his first GRAMMY® Award nomination. Its follow-up, 662, won the GRAMMY® Award for Best Contemporary Blues Album, while 2023’s Live In London earned another GRAMMY® nomination and further cemented his reputation as one of music’s most dynamic live performers.
With Hard Road, Kingfish reaches another major artistic milestone. Produced by longtime collaborator Tom Hambridge alongside Patrick “Guitar Boy” Hayes and Nick Goldston, the album finds him moving beyond traditional blues to embrace a broader musical palette while remaining firmly rooted in the emotional honesty and guitar mastery that define his sound.
Blending searing blues with rock, funk, R&B, soul, and contemporary influences, Hard Road showcases Kingfish’s continued growth as a guitarist, vocalist, and deeply personal songwriter. Songs such as “Voodoo Charm,” “Nothin’ But Your Love,” and “Bad Like Me” reveal greater emotional depth, richer melodies, and a newfound restraint that allows every note and every lyric to carry greater weight. While his breathtaking guitar work remains front and center, the album makes clear that Kingfish’s power increasingly lies in the stories he tells.
Hard Road also marks the inaugural release from Red Zero Records, the independent label founded by Kingfish and longtime manager Ric Whitney. More than simply a home for his own music, Red Zero represents a commitment to preserving and advancing the blues by creating opportunities for emerging artists whose voices deserve to be heard. Inspired by legendary artists who built platforms for others, Kingfish sees the label as an investment in the future of the music that shaped him.
Having already helped redefine modern blues, Kingfish continues to push the genre forward with authenticity, virtuosity, and fearless creativity. His music connects generations, honors tradition, and opens new doors for what the blues can become.
