In May 1997, King Cotton was formed in Tallahassee, Fl., by the union of vocalist Tony Young, guitarist Eddie Gay, bassist Todd Bevis and drummer Tom Corbett. The band's goal was to take traditional blues and put a modern spin on it. In December 1997, King Cotton recorded and released its debut CD "10' Tall," at Possum Tracks Sound Studio in Sopchoppy, Fl. - the "second home" of legendary country great Tom T. Hall.
 
During the next three years, the band sold more than 3,300 copies of "10' Tall" while playing the festival and club circuit within the tri-state area (Florida, Georgia & Alabama). The album was a "Top 10" seller for several weeks on local charts and received air play from more than 30 radio stations within their touring region. King Cotton also was voted "Tallahassee's Best Blues Band" in 2000 by Break Magazine.
 
King Cotton's second effort - "Ultra Blues" - was released in 2001. It too was recorded at Possum Tracks Studio - this time by Nashville singer/song writer Linda Hargrove, who engineered, mixed and oversaw the entire project. The CD was mastered, care of EMI/Capitol Records, at Oceanway/JVC Mastering on Sunset Blvd. in Hollywood, CA.
 
The band logged more than 600 shows during 1997-2003, while sharing the stage with national acts including the likes of B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Styx, Survivor, Molly Hatchet, Edgar Winter, Elvin Bishop, Clarence Carter, Percy Sledge, George Clinton, Atlanta Rhythm Section, the Outfield, Rick Derringer, Bobby Rush, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Little Milton, Lucky Peterson, Daryle Singletary and Wade Hayes.
 
King Cotton's style is rooted in the blues, but it mixes southern rock boogie and tinges of outlaw country to form its own infectious, North Florida sound. Mixing old school feeling with a contemporary flavor, King Cotton's music is a fresh sound enjoyed by all ages. The boys' high-energy live performances leave the audience not only hearing the music - but feeling it as well.

After taking three years off, the original lineup of King Cotton has again joined forces and is back to performing around the tri-state area. Be on the lookout and catch Tallahassee's "bad boys of the blues" at a venue or festival near you.

You can also check them out on their MySpace Page: www.myspace.com/kingcottonblues