Hudson Laird
Hudson Laird (born January 18, 1993) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He was initially known as lead guitarist and founder of the band Bishop Gunn. Other notable accolades include guitar work for Grammy Award-winning artists Justin Timberlake, Machine Gun Kelly, Aloe Blacc, etc.
Hudson Laird | |
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| Born | January 18, 1993 Natchez, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
| Labels | Atlantic Records |
| Website | hudsonlaird |
Early life
Hudson Laird was born in Natchez, Mississippi, to Bruce and Nancy Laird. Hudson began playing guitar at a very early age of 9 after he was given a guitar by his soon-to-be music mentor, Stan Smith.[1]
Career
In 2014, Laird founded Bishop Gunn after being asked to perform at the Natchez, Mississippi Balloon Races. When prompted for a band name by promoters, he chose "Bishop Gunn" after seeing the name on a tombstone in the Natchez, Mississippi cemetery a few years prior. After his extensive run performing with Bishop Gunn, Hudson would go on to work with big names such as Machine Gun Kelly, Justin Timberlake, Aloe Blacc, Nicolas Cage.[2]
Personal life
Born to Bruce and Nancy Laird, his siblings include artist Katelee Laird.[3]
Discography
- Bishop Gunn EP (2016)
Studio albums
- Natchez (2018)
- Gypsy Cadillac (2021)
References
- ↑ Shelton, Lindsey (June 5, 2016). "Local band brings back Southern rock sound on debut album". natchezdemocrat.com. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
- ↑ Zaliski, Mark (September 20, 2016). "Justin Timberlake middle Tennessee connection'". Tennessean.com. Retrieved September 20, 2016.
- ↑ "Natchez native offers family entertainment". Natchez Democrat.
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