''Smiling Assassin'' is the debut solo album by
Widespread Panic
Widespread Panic is an American rock band from Athens, Georgia. The current lineup includes guitarist/singer John Bell (musician), John Bell, bassist Dave Schools, drummer Duane Trucks, percussionist Domingo "Sunny" Ortiz, keyboardist John "JoJ ...
keyboardist
John Hermann
John "JoJo" Hermann (born July 18, 1962) is an American singer, musician and songwriter, best known for his involvement in the band Widespread Panic.
Early life
He was born in New York City and attended Collegiate School, where he was a class ...
, released in 2001. Other members of Widespread Panic as well as members of the
North Mississippi All Stars and
Blue Mountain also perform on the album.
Track listing
All tracks written by
John Hermann
John "JoJo" Hermann (born July 18, 1962) is an American singer, musician and songwriter, best known for his involvement in the band Widespread Panic.
Early life
He was born in New York City and attended Collegiate School, where he was a class ...
except where noted.
# "Hell for Horses" 2:43
# "Smiling Assassin" 4:08
# "Mountain Hideaway" 3:41
# "Abilene" 4:19
# "Don't Look Down" 3:56
# "Lazy Bum" 3:44
# "Run You Down" 3:18
# "Don't Throw It Away" 5:11
# "Swamp Tag" 2:43
# "Daisy Mae" 3:56
# "
Lonely Avenue" (
Doc Pomus
Jerome Solon Felder (June 27, 1925 – March 14, 1991), known professionally as Doc Pomus, was an American blues singer and songwriter. He is best known as the co-writer of many rock and roll hits. Pomus was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hal ...
) 5:09
Personnel
Musicians
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John Hermann
John "JoJo" Hermann (born July 18, 1962) is an American singer, musician and songwriter, best known for his involvement in the band Widespread Panic.
Early life
He was born in New York City and attended Collegiate School, where he was a class ...
– guitar, keyboards, vocals
*
John Bell – vocals
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Michael Houser
Michael Houser (January 6, 1962 – August 10, 2002) was a founding member and lead guitarist of the band Widespread Panic. He appeared on seven studio albums during his 16-year tenure with the band from 1986 till 2002. He is also feature ...
– guitar
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Todd Nance
Todd Nance (November 20, 1962August 19, 2020) was an American musician. He was best known as the original drummer of Widespread Panic, a band he was a member of until his departure in 2016. He struggled with chronic illness for the remainder of ...
– 12 string guitar, shaker
*
Domingo Ortiz – percussion
*
George McConnell
George McConnell is an American singer from Vicksburg, Mississippi. He has played for the bands Widespread Panic, Kudzu Kings, and Beanland.
History
George McConnell attended the University of Mississippi, where he was in the Sigma Alpha Ep ...
– guitar
*
Luther Dickinson
Luther Andrews Dickinson (born January 18, 1973) is the lead guitarist and vocalist for the North Mississippi Allstars and the son of record producer Jim Dickinson. He is also known for being a guitarist for The Black Crowes. He hosts '' Guita ...
– guitar
* Cody Dickinson – drums
* Paul Edwards – bass
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Cary Hudson – harmonica, violin
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John Keane – shaker
Production
* John Hermann – producer
* Bruce Watson – producer, engineer
* John Keane – mixing
* Michael Iacopelli – mastering
* Steve Roberts – cover photo
* Brandon "Wundabred" Seavers – design, layout design
References
External links
Smiling Assassin on AllMusic
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2001 debut albums
Fat Possum Records albums