Al Hunter | |
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 Al Hunter atthe Gluepot, early '90s. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Alan Keith Hunter |
| Origin | Pukemiro, New Zealand |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1970s-present |
| Website | http://www.glenmoffatt.com/al_hunter.htm |
Al Hunter is a New Zealand country music singer-songwriter whose debut album,Neon Cowboy, released in 1987, "made country hip".[1]
Hunter was a soul singer in such Auckland bands of the late 1960s and '70s as Killing Floor, Cruise Lane, Chapeaux and the Hunter McCallum Band before embracing country music.
His debut album was produced by Stuart Pearce and Dave Marett on a budget CBS had provided for a single. It was recorded in Australia at Greystoke Music Studios and included contributions fromDave Dobbyn.
Hunter's following two albums were released by Pagan in the 1990s.
New Zealand rock historianJohn Dix wrote, "Wellington hadthe Warratahs; Auckland had the indomitable Al Hunter. In 1993 Pagan releasedThe Singer, cementing Hunter's rep as a genuine country rock talent."[2]
Eight tracks from Hunter's 1997 releaseCold Hard Winter reappeared on the compilation albumTroubadours – NZ Singer-Songwriter Series: Vol 1, which also featured eight tracks each fromGlen Moffatt andRed McKelvie.
| Albums | ||||||
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| Date of release | Title | Label | Charted | Certification | Catalog Number | |
| 1987 | Neon Cowboy | CBS/Pagan (reissue) | – | – | PACD 1098 435 7982 | |
| 1993 | The Singer | Pagan | – | – | PACD 1094 / 4357942 | |
| 1997 | Cold Hard Winter | Pagan | – | – | PACD 1135 (8444822) | |
| 2009 | Troubadours – NZ Singer-Songwriter Series: Vol 1 – Glen Moffatt, Al Hunter, Red McKelvie | SDL Music | – | – | SDL8044/2 | |
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