[January
23, 2007]
Hi everyone,
Well, well... I have in my hand the Master copy of the new album...
yeah, I've already told you how I feel about it... I'm overjoyed,
and I honestly can say that I am overcome with great happiness...
Writing songs is the center of my life, and to finally hear the finished
Master of the new work has made me realize how far I've come since
that Fateful day in December '91... This album is a gift to myself
that I want to share with all of you... I will announce the title
here and a voice message on my, MySpace page very soon... Also the
record company.... we are scheduled for a world release party the
1st week of May...
I
wanna thank all of you who attended my mini set @ Namm last Friday
night... It was another milestone in live performances... and how
much I enjoyed myself and the response was overwhelming... From that
show, emails and proposals for future shows and events are already
being planned... Glad we played @ Namm, almost didn't do it as I've
been so busy. Met a lot of new friends there (you know who you are)
some amazin' musicians... We are all family...
Watch this space....I got somethin' cookin' 4 ya!!!!
Gfunk...
[December
19, 2007]
Hi everyone,
Wow,
what a year! It is a time for me to give thanx to my Higher Power,
for, one more time, givin' me the gifts to, make music, both on tour
and in the studio...
It has also been a time of loss...the Passing of my very close friend
Kevin Dubrow, has left a void in mine and Gabi's life... He was, is,
part of our family. Words cannot describe how deeply saddened we both
are... Like Tommy Bolin, I will honor his name... I knew a very personable,
intelligent, generous and hilarious KD... may he rest in Peace...
Wanna thank you the many people who attended my concerts this year:
from LA to New York, from Moscow to London, from Rio to Kiev... Thanx
for growing with me...
Now... I have just completed my new album... we are mixing @ the moment,
and will be mastering in January... I'm always excited about recording
new albums, the songs are personal to me, as they are constantly being
shaped thru out the year... Well here goes.. I have never EVER had
an experience like this B4... this Music is changing my life, it feels
like these songs have been livin' inside of me for quite sometime,
waitin' for the right moment to be born... These songs are a gift
to myself, those that are closest to me are saying that this is my
greatest work... simply because I was not afraid to show myself as
an artist... and, I really pushed myself as a songwriter, both musically
and lyrically to the MAX..
If you want a comparison, there isn't one, but it's in the "Play
Me Out, You Are The Music and Feel" vibe... It will change the
way I make music for the rest of my life... There is no doubt in my
mind, that this work will enable me to become a better person, God
wants us all to have our innermost hearts desires, and this is mine...
It will be released worldwide in April... It is the greatest high
I've ever had, better than Drugs, Food, Sport, and yes even better
than Sex...
I got somethin' cookin' for ya...
Glenn Xmas, 2007
[October
10, 2007]
Hi everyone,
Firstly I wanna congratulate Fedor and his lovely partner, on the
arrival of their first child Bo... F will be a great Daddy... The
RRFC and European shows were some of the best in the last couple of
years... Seems we've all found a higher gear... The musicianship has
been raised, and the vibe on and off stage is extatic... Wanna thank
all my fans 4 comin' out to see me... 30,000 of you in Sofia, that
was a real high 4 me... I can still hear the roar! This week I am
finishing all the lyrics 4 the new studio album. Its takin' up most
of my time, along with all the interviews I'm doin' this week with
the Argentina/ Uruguay/Brazil media... I am SO lookin' 4ward to my
tour there in a few days...
Let your Funk Freak Flag Fly!
Glenn
[August
21, 2007]
Hi everyone,
I wanna thank you all 4 the B'day cards, greetings and messages...
I am so grateful to have such wonderful family, friends and fans...
This week I leave 4 NYC... Hope to see some of you @ the RNR Fantasy
Camp in Manhattan...
To all of you in Bulgaria, France, Spain, Norway, Italia, Chile, Argentina,
Brazil and Greece, I look 4ward to Funkin' it up with you as well...
It's been an amazin' year, full of new adventures. It has given me
the "juice" to write, what I consider a Turning point album...
these songs have been a real blessing to write, you could call it
a roots record... don't wanna keep you guessin', but I can say that
this will be the Funkiest, Rock N' Soul album so far... Much love
and B'day cake 4 everyone....
Glenn
[July
22, 2007]
Hi everyone,
Hope you are all enjoyin' your summer. I really feel for any of my
friends that have been affected by the heavy rain and floods in Europe.
Things are gettin' busy soon, as tickets will go on sale for concerts
in September and October. There are a coupla shows in Norway followed
by shows in Spain (Valencia, Madrid and Barcelona). Also, there will
be some shows in Greece @ the end of September. In October there will
be a South American tour where I hope to visit Chile, Argentina, Brazil
and Venezuela. In the same week as my Birthday, Sanctuary is releasing
The Anthology. I am very happy about this 2 disc set...
Keep it funky and see you on tour!
Glenn
[June
21, 2007]
Hi everyone,
I'm on my way to europe to play a coupla shows in Norway... Wanna
welcome back my lil brother JJ Marsh. He is in great form, I have
never seen him so happy and energised. He is a part of my family,
and it's good to see and hear him beside me on stage. (So please everyone,
let's not get into any debates on who is better, or the right guitar
player 4 me...) Let's enjoy the journey that's in front of us and
stay in the moment... Anders is on key's, Matt Goom (mine and Chad's
buddy) is on drums. Thanx 4 the love... You make a difference!
Glenn
[June
05, 2007]
Hi everyone,
I want to thank all the fans and Media who came out to see my sold
out shows in LA and NYC. I was overwhelmed
with the reception I received, it simply brougjht me to my knees...
I have been touring the world for the last 10 years as a solo artist
and was longing to play in the country that I am proud to call home...
These shows will set the blueprint for more shows across The USA,
I genuinely was taken by the surprise of the intensity and the reaction
of eveyone who attended... I wanna thank my brother and Partner Chad
Smith, and my band Jeff Kollman, Ed Roth, and Steve Stephens... The
shows were soulful, Funked up and Rocked out GH style, and I loved
that it was "in the moment" vocal event... I love you my
American brothers and sisters, thank you for welcoming me home...
See you very soon in a city near you...
Blessings...
Glenn
[May
23, 2007]
Hi everyone,
I am in London, en route back home to Los Angeles... Still reelin'
about the Italian Air strike... I was really lookin' forward to singin'
with Ken Hensley and the orchestra... I was very upset that I couldn't
fly from Italy to Hamburg. Next up it's LA with Smithy, and the NYC
show. We will be rehearsing in LA, before the shows. I am so lookin'
forward to funkin' the Capitals on the Coasts! These 2 shows will
be special, so all of you who comin' will be gettin' a good piece
of Papa, I promise. It's a crazy busy year, that's a lotta friggin'
air miles... Stay funky...
See you out there!
Glenn
[May
3, 2007]
Hi everyone,
I'm on my way to Europe. First up is Kavarna, Bulgaria, where there
will be a civic ceremony with the mayor, where I will be given the
keys to the city. Then I will play my show in the town square outside.
I love my Bulgarian fans and the mayor is a dear friend. Dimtrovgrad,
Serbia is the next stop where there will be another ceremony where
I will open the theatre that is named the Glenn Hughes Music Hall.
It is my first time in this country since Purple. I am really looking
forward to it. After that I will be in Italy playing with my friends
in the Moonstone Project. I know a lot of you will be coming out to
see me and it is going to be fun. I want everyone to enjoy themselves.
I have been busy writing songs for the next GH album and I am really
excited about this. Life doesn't get any better. It
is a time for love. Hope you can feel it.
Glenn
[April
8, 2007]
Hi everyone,
I am in Russia, and wanted to give you all the news about the rumour
of a Deep Purple MKIII re-union. As I have been the one that is consistantly
being bombarded with the same question over and over again. My answer
has always been that there a 5 members, and that at no time have we
had a band discussion about a re-union. Yes, David and I flirted with
the idea 18 months ago, and since then my brother has fully comitted
himself to his love and nurturing of his beloved Whitesnake. For all
GH followers, you can all see that my solo career has gone to another
level, playing to more people around the world - the popularity and
the demand for my activity has risen... David's recent statement has
finally put this rumour to bed... Although I would have loved to have
seen it happen under the right circumstances, I'm just as happy to
let the increbible legacy of the Mighty MKIII remain intact... See
you somewhere in concert on the Planet this year...
Glenn Hughes
[March
19, 2007]
Hi everyone,
I will
be leaving for Rotterdam on Wednesday. I absolutely LOVE singing with
a full orchestra, I get chills thinking about it. See you there on
Friday evening... My show on Sunday evening in London will also be
a special event for me. I have had a great start 2 the year, and this
show comes at a wonderful time. The amazing reception we got in Russia
and the Ukraine was a turning point in my career.
It's feels good headlining theaters again, I have missed the big stages.
The passion and the soul will be carried onto the stage @ Sheperds
Bush on Sunday night! I know there will be a lot of you there, it's
gonna be funky! The LA and NYC shows are now on sale. America is such
an important market for me. I will keep you updated when more shows
are confirmed. Please be advised as to get your tickets soon...
Big love,
Glenn
[February
18, 2007]
Hi everyone,
I'm
on my way to Russia, and I'm really excited about playing again with
my band. As you can see below by the cities on the tour, I'm playing
all over. Looking 4ward 2 playin' 2 a lot of new fans. I will play
more shows and festivals than ever B4 this year, my manager, Carl
Swann is doing a fantastic job, throwing the GH net across the 4 corners
of the globe. I look 4ward 2 seeing you on tour this year. Remember
2 love one another... Life doesn't get much better than this...
Glenn
[January
26, 2007]
Hi everyone,
Please let me thank all of my endorsement companies for their hospitality
last Friday at the NAMM show. I ran into some good friends there who
I hadn't seen in a while. I went to The Grove in Anaheim to see the
James Brown Band... this has to be the funkiest thang 've heard in
years! Next week I will start the press run for M4TD in America and
I'm looking 4ward 2 that! Meanwhile, I spend most of my time writing
(just can't stop myself) and hanging out at the beach with my buddies.
Keep an eye out on the website as in the next few weeks a touring
schedule will be posted. I'm itchin' to get back on stage with my
band. Next up is Russia, a very special place for me... Hope to hear
from you on KNAC and ROCKLINE... don't be shy! I have said this before,
but I am really looking forward to this year. There are no mistakes
in God's world. See you on tour!
your
friend,
Glenn
[December
31, 2006]
Hi everyone,
Firstly I want to thank all of you who have sent messages to me this
last week. We are all okay and we really appreciate all your kind
thoughts. We spent christmas eve with Chad, Nancy & Cole in Malibu
and we just laughed our asses off. We were driving around in a golf
cart looking for santa. I hope you all have a fabulous 2007. Once
again, I want to thank my higher power for giving me one more day
on this earth. I count my blessings, I surround myself with loving
people and I get completely lost in my music. As you probably know
I am writing all the time. It is my music that sustains me. My sobriety
and the gift of music that God has given to me are the greatest gifts.
I will be playing in many countries in 2007. They will be posted soon.
I will see you on my journey. Please remember to love one another.
Peace, brothers and sisters.
Glenn
[December
21, 2006]
Hi everyone,
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you this holiday season...
I took Gab to her office as I was picking her up at 5.00 to go to
Chad and Nancy's Xmas party... When I pulled in my drive, the pool
man was leaving, so, I go in the house and the dogs were goin' crazy.
Then I noticed the debris and saw drawers and clothes even the ashes
of Lamont, Simka and Pookie had been thown on the floor out of their
little caskets. I found Hughy and Princess hiding under one of the
couches. I started to feel sick to my stomach. How could they have
got into my fortress? There is a wall and high fence around my property,
you can't enter from the road, there is an outer gate that has to
be security opened , and then you have to walk thru a courtyard. They
got in thru a side door, and left by the patio overlooking the pool,
that would be the patio in the mastersuite... they took a lot of extemely
valuable jewellry belonging to Gab and myself around $100.000 worth.
We are both fine, but feel terribly violated. The police team that
took our case were very kind and cordial, let's wait and see what
happens, these were were very personal items that my wife and i had
given to each other on birthday's and Xmas, like I have said before
, there are no mistakes in Gods world, but I can tell you this. In
the morning, I have enough security people and surveilance to make
our home Fort Knox West...
We are all ok, merry Xmas 2 you all and love one another...
Glenn
[November
29, 2006]
Hi everyone,
Just got back last night to LA. I am really looking forward to the
Christmas holiday. In my opinion this tour was an extremely vibrant
experience. Mark, Anders and Jeff were all complete revelations to
me. It has been such a long time since I felt such emotion singing
with my band. The Groove, the Funk... the Soul... all extremely passionate
and I love my new band both on and off stage. I will have great memories
from this tour. For those of you were there, I hope you felt the vibe.
The band really inspired me to new heights. The musicianship on stage
deeply spoke to me, and I look forward to the next leg of the tour
in February.
Glenn
[October
23, 2006]
Hi everyone,
Jeff & i are on our way to England. We are all very excited about
this upcoming first part of the tour. It feels good to know I have
a great band behind me, and they are all very sweet guys. I can assure
you this is going to
give me more inspiration on and off stage. I have new front of house
sound man as well. To all of you who
are coming to see me, enjoy yourselves!
see you soon,
Glenn
[October
11, 2006]
Hi everyone,
I just wanted you all to know that I am very excited about taking
my brand new band out on tour. Joining me this tour will be Jeff Kollman
on guitar, Mark Mondesir on drums and Anders Olinder on keys.
As with most artists I admire, I felt it necessary and the right time
to play with exciting new players. I want to be pushed and I want
to be challlenged and it will bring something new and inspirational
to my shows. I have thought long and hard about this and now is the
right time for a change. I will like to wish Sebastian and Kjell all
the very best and to JJ: good luck with your new CD.
see you soon,
Glenn
[October
01, 2006]
Hi everyone,
I am in my hotel room in London and I will be back in LA tomorrow.
Just a quick report on my show in Madrid. It was a wonderful experience
for me. I would like to welcome my new drummer Mark Mondesir formerly
of Jeff Beck's group as well many other of my favorite artists. I
am very excited now about beginning my tour in the UK in October.
Stay tuned for more special messages from me!
love
big daddy
[September
24, 2006]
Hi everyone,
I have been hard at work writing for 2 Australian artists: Jimmy Barnes
and Vanessa Amorosi. I really have found I love writing for other
artists. it is something that I have grown to love. Tickets are now
on sale in the UK and Holland. The tour will be finalized this week.
It is a busy time for me. I am in great health and looking forward
to playing in Madrid next weekend! Looking forward to seeing you there.
keep it funky,
Glenn
[August
30, 2006]
Hi everyone,
Once again back home in LA. I really enjoyed the recent shows - whether
it was for 10,000 people in Bulgaria or playing the Mike Moore annual
bash in NJ. I have had a great summer. There are lots of things going
on behind the scenes at the moment and when things are confirmed I
will let you all know. One of these things are the European concert
dates which will be posted here soon! Thank you for all the birthday
wishes you sent. It really means a lot to me.
May life be good to all of you,
Glenn
[August
02, 2006]
Hi everyone,
I am back home in LA for a couple of weeks. I really enjoyed July
in Europe! I had a lot of fun both on and off stage with Chad. It
was great to see all of you out there, I really thought it was a blast.
Had a lovely conversation with old friend Jimmy Page in London the
other day. He looks absolutely fantastic. Well, I am just going to
enjoy the beach the dogs, and hanging out with my friends for a little
while. I will keep you updated as I trudge along the happy road of
destiny.
Keep it funky,
Glenn
[June
24, 2006]
Hi everyone,
First I want to thank my fans in Australia and all my business associates
who made this trip possible. There is definatley a buzz going on over
there and I really believe M4TD will do really well there. We are
setting up a tour in January 2007. I will work Australia as I believe
people really "get" GH over there. The new CD is now outselling
Soul Mover and to be on the charts especially in the UK is beautiful.
a lot of hard work has been put into this album. I am now in full
promotion groove. Te music on this album is designed for my self and
my fans AND for a wider audience and the demographic that is buying
this album is a younger audience. I really want to thank you from
the bottom of my heart. I will be seeing you on tour in europe soon!
Glenn
[June
09, 2006]
Hi everyone,
I'm down in Australia writing with Jimmy Barnes, which is exciting,
inspiring and working out wonderfully. He's an amazing guy, and a
fantastic singer. As you probably know, I'm doing 2 acoustic promo
shows in Sydney and Melbourne, with the Sydney show to be aired on
Australian TV. 'Music For The Divine' will be out next week; I'm very
proud of this record and I hope that you can feel the love and soul
in every track. As ever, thank you for all of your loyalty and support
and I will see you on the road soon for the M4TD tour.
Glenn
[May
19, 2006]
Hi everyone,
Only a couple of weeks before the album comes out and I am hard at
work doing all the press. The reviews have been amazing and I have
been getting more magazine coverage and covers than ever before. We
are working on an American deal and it should be finalized next week
and then the album should be released in America and in South America
in July. I will keep you posted on all live shows that will be coming
up. I want to congratulate Chad, John, Flea and Anthony for their
#1 album. They have worked really hard and deserve it. Once again,
thank you for all your love. this is a new beginning for me.
love
Glenn
[April
17, 2006]
Hi everyone,
Hope you all had a great easter. I will be spending a week with mom
and dad in the UK before I go to Norway. Feels weird having some free
time after all the time spent working on my new album. Well, gotta
go finish Hughes/Thrall! Thought you would like to see a photograph
of the guitar that I wrote M4TD on. It is a 1956 Martin. It is a dream
to play, and it has been an inspirational instrument to write on...
(and yes I have had my hair cut).
love,
Glenn
[April
03, 2006]
Hi everyone,
My godson Cole had his 1st birthday party over the weekend. Here is
a picture of the beautiful boy. It was a fab time. I am really happy
for Chad and Nancy, they are our best mates. Ryann Hewitt is now mixing
my new record... Chad and I are over there every day. I am so excited
about this album! This album has changed the way I write music and
has brought a lot of love into my life. It feels like I am just getting
started and I can't wait for you to hear it.
Glenn
[February
26, 2006]
Hi everyone,
I would like you to meet the newest member to our family. We found
our new baby at our favorite
petshop that was sponsoring a rescue. His name just happened to be
"Hugh".
His full name now is Hughy Deiter Hughes. He is 2 years old and he
is pure white. Lily, Wolfie and Princess have already accepted him.
Gabi twisted my arm to get another cat.* She comes from a mad cat
family. I have a feeling our home will be full of 4 legged friends
forever.
I spent this last week writing some new songs for the Hughes/Thrall
album. I will be recording them next week. Lots of things coming up
and when they are confirmed I will let you all know!
see you all soon,
Glenn
*note
from Gabi: Glenn's arm didn't take too much twisting.
[February
19, 2006]
Hi everyone,
I think it is about time I let you all know that I am going to go
to Las Vegas next week to work with Pat Thrall. We are going to finish
Hughes/Thrall II this summer and have it for release in 2007. My new
solo album and HT2 will be strong releases. Personally I am feeling
really energized. I haven't felt this good in years. I live my life
one day at a time, and I want to thank God for the blessings.
see
you on the road this year,
Glenn
[February
03, 2006]
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to let you all know that yesterday all the tracking for
the album was completed. We had the final day of string section yesterday.
It is a massive piece of work. 15 songs were recorded. I would like
you all to know I spent all of last year writing, arranging and preparing
these songs. I spent way more time on this album than any other album
of my career. I don't think anybody will argue that this is a turning
point for me. A few of my real close friends have been to chad's to
listen and they are saying that this album and the vibe is exactly
where I should be headed. I can tell you it is a mature album, and
more than ever before I can't wait for you all to hear it. We start
mixing mid March and the album is scheduled to be released May 29th.
A very
tired but exuberant Glenn
[January
16, 2006]
Hi everyone,I
just wanted to let you all know that we are really hard at work up
at Chad's house in the Hollywood hills recording the new album. As
you know I always get really involved in making my music and you may
have heard me say this before, but this is without a doubt my finest
hour. I have worked really hard and put in a lot of extra time to
ensure that the songs are strong. Chad is really a great producer
and he is working me to the bone. We wrote a new song on Saturday
in the studio that is possibly one of the best songs I've ever written.
The album will be finished at the end of the month and we will mix
the first week of march. I can tell you this: the album will have
the most variety of my musical styles as it is where I am in my life.
It is honest, and I believe I will push the boat further. I hope you
all enjoy the ride.
The Funkmeister
