# Innes Sibun

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**Innes Sibun** (born 1968) is a British [blues](/source/Blues) singer, songwriter and guitarist.[2] He has released eleven albums to date. His most recent was *Blues Transfusion* (2015).

One [music journalist](/source/Music_journalism) noted "Sibun's name has yet to gain the star power of other prominent guitarists marching blues into the 21st century, but his credentials are eye-popping nevertheless. Aside from playing in Robert Plant's band, Sibun has opened for some of rock's most influential guitarists, including Johnny Winter, Taj Mahal, and Peter Green".[3]

## Life and career

Innes Sibun was born in [Bath, Somerset](/source/Bath,_Somerset), England.[1] At the age of 12, Sibun heard a piece of music by [B.B. King](/source/B.B._King) which inspired him to learn the rudiments of playing the guitar. In his teens he performed in a number of groups, playing a mixture of musical styles including [punk rock](/source/Punk_rock), [reggae](/source/Reggae), [folk](/source/Folk_music) and [jazz](/source/Jazz).[4] By 1991, his then most recent outfit, named the Innes Sibun Blues Explosion, recorded an album, *That's What The Blues Can Do*. It was produced by [Mike Vernon](/source/Mike_Vernon_(record_producer)). It was voted the best blues album in Ireland the same year. The success led to the band touring, both in the UK and across Europe. They variously toured with [George "Wild Child" Butler](/source/George_%22Wild_Child%22_Butler), [Jay Owens](/source/Jay_Owens_(musician)) and [Johnny Adams](/source/Johnny_Adams), as well as opening up for [Joe Louis Walker](/source/Joe_Louis_Walker), [Ronnie Earl](/source/Ronnie_Earl), [The Fabulous Thunderbirds](/source/The_Fabulous_Thunderbirds), [Walter Trout](/source/Walter_Trout), [The Blues Band](/source/The_Blues_Band), [Boy George](/source/Boy_George), and [Nine Below Zero](/source/Nine_Below_Zero).[4] The band later split up.

In 1993, Sibun was invited to take part in [Robert Plant](/source/Robert_Plant)'s backing band for Plant's tour following the release of his *[Fate of Nations](/source/Fate_of_Nations)* album.[5] They toured in the US, Europe and South America, allowing Sibun the opportunities to meet and play alongside blues musicians including [Buddy Guy](/source/Buddy_Guy), [James Cotton](/source/James_Cotton), [Tommy Shannon](/source/Tommy_Shannon), [Chris Layton](/source/Chris_Layton), and [Chris Duarte](/source/Chris_Duarte_(musician)). Sibun's guitar work appeared on Plant's *[Sixty Six to Timbuktu](/source/Sixty_Six_to_Timbuktu)* and *[Nine Lives](/source/Nine_Lives_(Robert_Plant_album))* [compilation albums](/source/Compilation_album).[4]

Following that tour, Sibun recorded *Superstitious* (1995) and *Honey Pot* (1996), having assembled a new backing unit. Promotional tours that followed saw Sibun open for [Peter Green](/source/Peter_Green_(musician)) in New York, in addition to touring Europe with [Roger Chapman](/source/Roger_Chapman) and [Chris Farlowe](/source/Chris_Farlowe). Two more albums appeared on [Provogue Records](/source/Provogue_Records), followed by *East Monroe* on Ulftone Music in 2002.[4] Prior to this in 1999, Sibun played on "It's a Fascinating World", the opening track on the *[Something for the Weekend](/source/Something_for_the_Weekend_(album))* album by [Stackridge](/source/Stackridge).[6]

In 2004, Sibun assembled a new band who played at a number of venues and [music festivals](/source/Music_festival) before recording *Farmhouse Blues* (2005). This was followed by *Tail Dragger*, released by [ZYX Music](/source/ZYX_Music) in 2007. His most successful recording to date, *Tail Dragger* peaked at number 6 in the German blues chart. The following year, shows in Europe included supporting [Johnny Winter](/source/Johnny_Winter), [Taj Mahal](/source/Taj_Mahal_(musician)), [Steve Cropper](/source/Steve_Cropper) and [Al Kooper](/source/Al_Kooper), then an appearance at Bluesfest Windsor in [Ontario](/source/Ontario), Canada. In 2010, Sibun changed pace, self-releasing his acoustic recording, *Snake Wine*.[4]

*Can't Slow Down : Live at the Estrado* was issued on ZYX Music in 2012, and Sibun and his band played at the Rory Gallagher Festival in [Ballyshannon](/source/Ballyshannon), Ireland, by request of [Rory](/source/Rory_Gallagher)'s brother, Donal Gallagher. They also performed at the [Iridium Jazz Club](/source/Iridium_Jazz_Club) in [New York City](/source/New_York_City), to celebrate the release of Gallagher's posthumous *[Notes from San Francisco](/source/Notes_from_San_Francisco)* album.[4]

*Lost in the Wilderness* (2013), was recorded in England with Steve Hall (bass guitar), Kevin O’Rourke (drums), and Jon Buckett (keyboards) complementing Sibun's vocals, guitar and production work. The only [cover version](/source/Cover_version) on *Lost in the Wilderness* was of [Otis Rush](/source/Otis_Rush)'s 1958 track, "[Double Trouble](/source/Double_Trouble_(Otis_Rush_song))." [7]

[Wes Montgomery](/source/Wes_Montgomery) and [Joe Pass](/source/Joe_Pass) both had a jazz based influence on Sibun, and he used this to effect on [Sari Schorr](/source/Sari_Schorr)'s 2016 album, *A Force Of Nature*.[5][8]

In 2019, Sibun teamed up with the Detroit based vocalist Marcus Malone, to create Malone Sibun. Their debut album, *Come Together*, was released in January 2020.[9]

## Discography

### Albums

Year Title Record label Additional credit 1991 That's What The Blues Can Do MFF Records Innes Sibun Blues Explosion 1995 Superstitious Dogonke 1996 Honey Pot Viceroy Records 1997 Stardust Provogue Records 1998 After Dark Live Provogue Records 2002 East Monroe Ulftone Music 2005 Farmhouse Blues Pepper Cake/ ZYX Music 2007 Tail Dragger ZYX Music 2010 Snake Wine Self release 2012 Can't Slow Down : Live at the Estrado ZYX Music 2013 Lost in the Wilderness Music Avenue 2015 Blues Transfusion Music Avenue 2020 Come Together Redline Music Malone Sibun

[1][10][11]

## See also

- [List of British blues musicians](/source/List_of_British_blues_musicians)

## References

1. ["Innes Sibun discography"](https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/innes_sibun). *RateYourMusic.com*. Retrieved 22 October 2017.

1. ["Bluesgate : Interview"](http://www.bluesgate.nl/interview_innes.html). *Bluesgate.nl*. Retrieved 24 October 2017.

1. ["Innes Sibun: Lost in the Wilderness Review - Blues Rock Review"](http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/01/innes-sibun-lost-in-the-wilderness-review.html). *Bluesrockreview.com*. 16 January 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2017.

1. ["Innes Sibun Biography"](http://www.innessibun.org.uk/bio.html). *Innessibun.org.uk*. Retrieved 22 October 2017.

1. ["Innes Sibun - Down in the Engine Room - Guitar Interactive Magazine"](https://web.archive.org/web/20171025073735/https://www.guitarinteractivemagazine.com/issues/issue-44/features/innes-sibun-down-in-the-engine-room/). *Guitar Interactive Magazine*. Archived from [the original](https://www.guitarinteractivemagazine.com/issues/issue-44/features/innes-sibun-down-in-the-engine-room/) on 25 October 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2017.

1. ["Something for the Weekend - Stackridge - Credits"](https://www.allmusic.com/album/something-for-the-weekend-mw0000240271/credits). *[AllMusic](/source/AllMusic)*. Retrieved 24 October 2017.

1. ["Innes Sibun – Lost in the Wilderness - Album Review"](http://www.bluesblastmagazine.com/innes-sibun-lost-in-the-wilderness-album-review/). *Bluesblastmagazine.com*. 19 June 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2017.

1. ["A Force of Nature - Sari Schorr - Credits"](https://www.allmusic.com/album/a-force-of-nature-mw0002969432/credits). *[AllMusic](/source/AllMusic)*. Retrieved 24 October 2017.

1. Ehrenclou, Martine (20 January 2020). ["Review: Malone Sibun 'Come Together'"](https://www.rockandbluesmuse.com/2020/01/20/review-malone-sibun-come-together/). *Rockandbluesmuse.com*. Retrieved 19 October 2022.

1. ["Innes Sibun - Album Discography - AllMusic"](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/innes-sibun-mn0000770405). *[AllMusic](/source/AllMusic)*. Retrieved 22 October 2017.

1. ["Innes Sibun"](https://www.discogs.com/artist/664867-Innes-Sibun). *[Discogs](/source/Discogs)*. Retrieved 22 October 2017.

## External links

- [Official website](http://www.innessibun.org.uk/index.html)
- [Magazine interview](https://www.pressreader.com/australia/guitarist/20170210/283433486267903)
- [Marcus Malone and Innes Sibun official website](https://www.malonesibun.com/)

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