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About Me

Born and raised in Baltimore, MD. Spent my formative musical years (10-15) in the small town of Bethlehem, PA. where the 60's and 70's funk and soul from the city had been fused with 80's breaking, heavy metal, gheri curl swing, and thriller. Soaking up all things with a beat, I felt that soul was not limited to one style of anything. After all, the day of my first gig in 1982, I rocked the same pair of parachute pants for the metal band I sang with and the B-Boy battle an hour later. (I took 2nd place..) Having this outlook forced me to fight my way through to this, my musical style. Dig it... Profile Edited by MPS MySpace Editor 2.0

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Member Since: 9/4/2006
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Record Label: My Daddy's Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Bernie and Isaac...

Don't blog much, I will more... I say that I am blessed to have witnessed the magic of two fine talents who's rhythm has inspired me as well as taught me something about truth of self...Bernie Mac and...
Posted by Barry Hampton on Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:09:00 PST

Willamette Week Article February 2002

THE MUSIC MAN Barry Hampton, Big Yeah and the "bluesy love thing." Barry HamptonBarry Hampton isn't like other musicians. When he's making music, Hampton doesn't hide behind a fa--ade of c...
Posted by Barry Hampton on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 10:24:00 PST

Willamette Week Article October 2007

[October 10th, 2007] [SOUL] To a funk and soul man, Portland audiences could be a downer. After all, this is a city notorious for apathetic crowdsespecially when it comes to dancing. But 39-y...
Posted by Barry Hampton on Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:48:00 PST

My Bio by Mary Burlingame

Over the years I've interacted Barry Hampton in various musical situations, he consistently brings his shining spirit and musical prowess to whatever music he is presently performing. What he adds to ...
Posted by Barry Hampton on Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:41:00 PST