Tinsley Ellis is an American blues musician who spent his early years in Florida. Inspired by his idol, B. B. King, he was determined to become a blues guitarist. In 1975 he returned to Atlanta and joined his first band, The Heartfixers, with the singer and harmonica player, Chicago Bob Nelson. The group recorded three albums for the small Landslide record label, one with the singer, Nappy Brown before breaking up in 1988. Ellis graduated from Emory University in 1979 with a degree in history.

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  • Tinsley Ellis is an American blues musician who spent his early years in Florida. Inspired by his idol, B. B. King, he was determined to become a blues guitarist. In 1975 he returned to Atlanta and joined his first band, The Heartfixers, with the singer and harmonica player, Chicago Bob Nelson. The group recorded three albums for the small Landslide record label, one with the singer, Nappy Brown before breaking up in 1988. Ellis graduated from Emory University in 1979 with a degree in history. Following on from the Heartfixers Ellis formed a new band and signed a recording contract with Alligator Records. His peers include Derek Trucks, Widespread Panic, and the Allman Brothers. His song "Hell or High Water" was given away as a 'discovery download' on iTunes.
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  • Tinsley Ellis is an American blues musician who spent his early years in Florida. Inspired by his idol, B. B. King, he was determined to become a blues guitarist. In 1975 he returned to Atlanta and joined his first band, The Heartfixers, with the singer and harmonica player, Chicago Bob Nelson. The group recorded three albums for the small Landslide record label, one with the singer, Nappy Brown before breaking up in 1988. Ellis graduated from Emory University in 1979 with a degree in history.
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