King King

King King are a British blues rock band from the United Kingdom. The group fronts bluesman Alan Nimmo and builds on his background with the award-winning Nimmo Brothers. Their lineup in this period includes Lindsay Coulson on bass and Bennett Holland on keyboards, with Craig Blundell appearing as a special guest on drums for live performances.

Style and influences

The band plays blues rock with influences drawn from blues, rhythm and blues, soul and Southern rock. Their sound combines full-blooded guitar work, impassioned vocals, punchy bass and a strong keyboard presence. The group’s stated influences include BB King, Albert Collins, Joe Bonamassa and John Mayer.

Early activity and live profile

King King emerges quickly and attracts attention through energetic live shows and repeated festival appearances. Their debut at the Monaghan Blues Festival draws a strong response, and they also appear at events including Blues On The Farm, Maryport Blues Festival, Shetland Blues Festival and Hookrock Festival. At Maryport, they follow Jethro Tull on the main stage. Their growing live profile also takes them on a winter tour and across a series of summer gigs and festival slots.

Recordings and radio play

The band records a debut EP, Broken Heal, produced with a team associated with artists including Arctic Monkeys, Kaiser Chiefs and Editors. The EP receives positive coverage from Blues Matters Magazine for its emotive lyrics and guitar work. After its release, the band receives radio airplay in the UK, Holland, Belgium, Denmark, India, Canada and the USA.

Members and collaborators

Alan Nimmo is known for his energetic fronting style, technical guitar playing and strong vocals. Lindsay Coulson has played with respected blues acts such as Aynsley Lister and also performs regularly with the Nimmo Brothers, giving him an existing musical connection with Alan Nimmo. Bennett Holland has worked with Groove Armada and Richard Hawley, bringing a funk-influenced blues approach to the group. Craig Blundell is described as a versatile drummer and also works in clinics, recording sessions, instructional books and documentary work.