| Product Code: | PAL1045 |
| Artist: | Chicago Smoke Shop |
| Origin: | New Zealand |
| Label: | Pagan (1989) |
| Format: | LP |
| Availability: | In Stock |
| Condition: |
Cover: VG+
Record: NM (M-)
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| Genre: | Blues U |
Rare New Zealand Blues! Features Darren Watson on guitar/vocals. Pristine vinyl and very good cover, signed by Darren.
Darren Watson was born in Wanganui. His first musical experience was playing drums and trumpet but he soon moved on to guitar and was playing in bars and clubs throughout his years at Hutt Valley High School (1980–83).
In 1985, he formed Chicago Smoke Shop with harmonica player Terry Casey and, although Casey left the band in 1987, the band went on to record two charting LPs and several radio hits. The group was also in big demand as a support act by international touring bands. Between 1987 and 1990, Smoke Shop (the 'Chicago' tag was eventually dropped) opened for NZ tours by Robert Cray (twice), Koko Taylor, George Thorogood, and The Fabulous Thunderbirds.
