2012 Lineup
Saturday, August 25th
Lightnin' Rod and the Thunderbolts
Gold Artist Award, Grinde Award Winner, Lightnin’ Rod Wilson has shared the stage with members of the Allman Brothers, Bob Seger, The Steve Miller Band, Cher, Stevie Nicks, Boz Scaggs and Steppenwolf. His song, “Dreamful of Blues”, was the #1 general blues song for 10 days in 2003 on the MP3 chart. His music has been played on radio around the world.
Rod’s music has been called “Bob Seger Meets Eric Clapton at Muddy Waters’ House” although; those who try to pigeon-hole his music will be left scratching their heads. Always a blues rocker at heart, his music also has shades of soul, Motown, gospel and acoustic influences. Rod is originally from Michigan by way of Florida, but is now a proud resident of the bluegrass state (KY). He brings with him a top notch band of professional musicians that have performed with some of the biggest names in the music business.