Biography
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Born
21 June 1945
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Died
24 December 2014 (aged 69)
Arthur Louis defined British rock, blues and reggae cross-over music early on in his career establishing his credentials as a musician, songwriter and arranger with his debut album Knockin' on Heaven's Door which featured Eric Clapton and gained top five status in international charts. Louis's arrangement of the title track still commands attention and its influence is well documented. His music is distributed globally and has been released by major record labels Universal, Island, Polydor and Polygram.
Enigmatic self penned songs driven by heart felt lyrics, distinctive vocals and captivating melodies have endured him to a wide audience for more than three decades. His sense of timing with incisive riffs completes his profile as a musician who has always been able to choose quality backing musicians. With his backing band he captures the epitome of R&B masters, enforcing emotive performances with a big stage sound and exciting premium backing.
Louis captivates audiences with a poetic majesty and continues to attract an international fan base. The wide appeal of his music has also recently attracted attention from established club DJs, who have introduced Louis's music to yet another audience and is further testimony to his existing stature and the legacy he has defined.
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