MyGlobalMind caught up with Glenn Hughes to talk about his new solo album Resonate and other topics. 

Excerpt below:

MyGlobalMind: Tell me about your drive and desire to put out this solo CD?

Glenn Hughes: “I normally release a solo CD every few years or so in the new millennium. In 2010 I was working with Black Country Communion (BCC) and writing those albums was really important to me. We wanted to make sure we got a great reception which we did. When BCC folded in 2012 I was about to start making a new solo CD but Jason Bonham and I decided to put together a band which was California Breed. I recall you photographed the band fantastically at the Gramercy Theater show in New York, Thank you! That took us to 2015 and when I realized it was time to go back to making my own music. So last year I went out on the road for six months and then had both knees replaced around Christmas. Then in that Spring I had the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame and was still recovering from the surgery. It was bloody awful; I had to learn how to walk again. Since then I started recording this record and then went on the road touring in North and South America. I’m really excited about Resonate and everybody is loving it!”

MyGlobalMind: When we last spoke you told me you would never bow down to the God of money and I found it interesting that you would write a song about that subject.

Glenn Hughes: “I have to say this sensitively; I could do things and take the money and run. If I put money before my art I wouldn’t be able to sleep at night. I have turned things down in my career for the almighty dollar. I would never bow down to the God of Money as I would find myself on the wrong side of things. I’m making a heavy statement with this and it’s just the way I feel. I’m very fortunate to keep working, writing, and touring.”

The highly anticipated twelfth original Glenn Hughes album, Resonate, will be released on Friday, November 4th. A new video for the album track “Long Time Gone” is streaming below.

A true vocal and musical icon of our times, in the past couple of years Glenn concentrated again on his solo career. Sold out crowds were the order of the day, while touring non-stop throughout 2015, with shows in South America, Europe, UK, Japan and Singapore. In addition, late in 2015, the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame based in the US, announced that Deep Purple including MKIII, are finally to be inducted after several previous nominations over the years. This was a culmination of a 40+ years career which saw Glenn leave his indelible mark in several musical endeavours and bands, including Trapeze, Deep Purple, Hughes/Thrall, his collaborations with Gary Moore, Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi and most recently with Black Country Communion and California Breed.

2016 was his busiest year yet. With summer festivals and solo shows in the USA, UK and Europe, finally Glenn’s first solo album in over 8 years that will see the light of day! “Resonate” is truly a triumphant return to form for "The Voice of Rock"!

From album opener, "Heavy", to the very last chords of the closer, "Long Time Gone", it promises to be a contender for 'Album Of The Year'. The new album features his live solo band members, Soren Andersen (guitars and co-producer), Pontus Engborg (drums) and newcomer to his band, Lachy Doley (keyboards), in addition to long-time friend and drummer, Chad Smith (of Red Hot Chili Peppers), who joined them in the studio for the opening and closing numbers. It might well be the most heavy sounding of his solo albums, but as is his trademark, musical diversity shines through and as Glenn commented upon completion of the new recording, "this album is the first kind of a complete Glenn Hughes album".

No other rock musician has carved such a distinctive style blending the finest elements of hard rock, soul and funk. That astonishing voice is Hughes' calling card and the new album, Resonate will shine as a true Glenn Hughes landmark release. The new album will be available in two configurations: regular CD and Deluxe Edition including one bonus track and DVD. Vinyl release will be made available via Soulfood Music. The Deluxe Edition includes the bonus track “Nothing’s The Same”, plus a bonus DVD disc featuring the “Making Of” the album documentary - “Heavy” (song video), and “Long Time Gone” (song video).

Tracklisting:

“Heavy”
“My Town”
“Flow”
“Let It Shine”
“Steady”
“God Of Money”
“How Long”
“When I Fall”
“Landmines”
“Stumble & Go”
“Long Time Gone”

“Long Time Gone” video:

“Let It Shine”:

“My Town”:

“Heavy” video:

EPK:

Living Colour, who were originally Hughes’ special guests on his November UK tour, have pulled out, and have been replaced by Midlands rock band Stone Broken.

Says a spokesperson from Glenn’s management, “Unfortunately, Living Colour have decided to pull off the tour with Glenn Hughes. UK and up and comers Stone Broken have been added to the bill. Glenn promises a magical night of rock with tracks spanning his entire career alongside some brand new tracks from his album Resonate out 4th November.”

Tour dates are listed below.

November (with Stone Broken)
8 - The Assembly - Leamington Spa, UK
9 - Wulfrun Hall - Wolverhampton, UK
11 - Riverside - Newcastle, UK
12 - Hard Rock Hell  Prestatyn, Wales
14 - Rescue Rooms - Nottingham, UK
15 - 02 ABC - Glasgow, UK
17 - O2 Ritz - Manchester, UK
19 - The Junction - Cambridge, UK
20 - O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, UK

November
22 - LKA - Stuttgart, Germany
23 - Meet Factory - Prague, Czech Republic
25 - Kofmehl - Solothurn, Switzerland
26 - Zona Roveri - Bologna, Italy
28 - Orion - Rome, Italy
29 - Live Club - Milan, Italy

December
1 - Turbinenhalle - Oberhausen, Germany
2 - Metropool - Hengelo, Netherlands
4 - Patronaat - Haarlem, Netherlands
5 - Essigfabrik - Cologne, Germany
7 - Garage - Saarbrucken, Germany
8 - Le Forum - Vaureal, France
10 - Totem - Pamplona, Spain
11 - Razz 2 - Barcelona, Spain
13 - Custom - Seville, Spain
14 - Sala Vistalegre - Madrid, Spain

(Photo: © Stuart Westwood)