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Frederick Bolton, the youngest of four children, was born in Talladega, Alabama, to the Rev. A.C. and Vera Mac Woods Bolton. He grew up attending Church where his father pastored.
Fred knew his passion at the tender age of nine -- he loved being a musician,
and his favorite thing to do of all was to sing.
Fred started his musical journey as part of a family gospel group called "The Boltonetts", and sang and played at Churches and concerts around Alabama. Later, he sang with many Gospel groups including the Hevenly Voices, the Delta Aires and the Gospel Angelics, eventually forming his own, "The Anointed Sons". |
He taught himself to play and master many instruments including drums,
guitar, bass, piano, keyboards, trumpet, french horn, cornet and tuba.
Fred has traveled domestically as a musician with Gospel acts such as Doc McKenzie & the Gospel Hilites and the Gospel Angelies.
Fred expanded his repertoire to R&B, which also extended his professional
travels internationally when he was engaged to perform with such popular
acts as the tempting Temptations Review, The Drifters, Willie Hightower, Country band The Jam back Connection. |
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It was at an R&B performance that brought him to the attention of Wilbe Records, who signed him to a recording deal as a solo artist.
Bolton says that he's a hundred year old in a thirty eight year old body.
"I have a gift from God, and I'm going to use my gift."
"My songs are about love, life and positive living. I love watching
people's expressions when I sing to them, because I feel connected to them.
I believe in my spirituality and I trust in my instincts. Once people hear
my music, they will love and cuddle to it."
"Music i my life and as lomg as my heart is pure God understands my
intentions!" |
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| Interview with Fred Bolton... |
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- Could you briefly tell us about your background? Like, when were you
born? What did you grow up listening to?
I was born September 20, 1968 to the late Rev. A.C. & Vera Bolton.
I grew up listening to my parents sing. They were recording artist
also. But I was a huge Sam Cooke & Marvin Gaye & Al Green &
The Jackson Five Fan. My dream was to grow up and become a famous
singer.
- When did you start singing in church? And at that time, who had been your biggest inspiration in music?
At the age of four, Michael Jackson
- When did you start out writing songs? And what was the 1st song you ever
written as a professional?
I started writing back in 1992, My first song was Must Be Jelly.
- Please tell us a littile bit about the groups Brother to Brother and the Anointed Sons.
Brother 2 Brother was formed by me and two other friends, Clay Gresham
& Barry "Pebo" Shears. We had a great sounding Pop &
R&B Style. The Annointed Sons Was the Gospel group that I formed with
two different Groups of guys.
- Let's talk about your experiences of working with Chocolate Buttermilk
Band. How did you hook up with them?
It was Interesting, They traveled alot. And through Chocolate Buttermilk
is how I met William Bell. Larry Akles Introduce me to William Bell
When we were his Backup Band.
- Your wonderful debut album called" I'm Gonna Git Mine" CD album
was released in 2007. Could you tell us a little bit about the album? Like,
what was the road like to get there, and how about your impressions about
it?
It was a lot of long nights and alot of traveling and dead end streets but
i didn't give up I was determined that if someone heard me they would
sign me and that someone was William Bell.
- How has the reaction been so far?
Postive a lot of promoters and radio jocks has given this album praises.
- How would you describe your sound and style?
Orignal but deep sound with a church background.
- What's it like workig with William Bell/WilBe Records?
Scary (just kidding) its like working with a living legend someone thats
a great mentor and friend and father like figure.
- Tell us about the people around you, Kennedy Atkinson and Reginald "Wizard"
Jones.
Two of the most awesome musicians known to mankind
- Why did you choose "A Change Is Gonna Come", "What The World Needs Now" and "What's Going On" for covers (Medley)? What do you find to be the most difficult thing about covering legendary songs and how is it done successfully?
Looking at the condition of the world being at war and wanting a change
and trying to vocally express peace. Putting all you got into it and
giving it your best shot.
- What really drives you or motivates you to continue to play music?
My family and friends and especially my fans.
- What is music for you?
My life, my career, my world.
- Would you like to say something to your fans?
Yes, first of all I realize that I am only as good as they make me and
without them I'm nothing and that if they continue to follow thier dreams
they will be sucessful in life and never let nobody tell them that
they can't do anything that they put there minds to.always respect
on another and be supportive to each other.
AND P.U.S.H PRAY UNTIL SOMETHING HAPPENS AND ALWAYS REMEMBER TO LOOK TO
THE HILLS FROM WHENCE COMETH THOU HELP,AND REMEMBER ALL THINE HELP
COMETH FROM THE LORD THY GOD. |
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| Discography |
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| Fred Bolton - I'm Gonna Git Mine (US-CD,Willbe Wil2011-2, 2006) |
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| Produced by : Fred Bolton & Kennedy Atkinson |
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I'm Gonna Git Mine (Club Mix) |
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I Cant Lose (With The Stuff You Use) |
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Baby It's You |
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Must Be Jelly |
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A Change is Gonna Come (Medley) |
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Junk In Da Trunk |
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I'll Never Let Go Of Your Hand |
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Ooh Wee Kind Of Lover |
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Everyday Will Be Like A Holiday |
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I'll Never Forget The Love |
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The Shadow Knows |
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You Are My Desire |
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I'm Gonna Git Mine (Radio Mix)
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