Biography

Norman Collins is on Russian River Records
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Arriving in Nashville from St. Louis with seven dollars in his 4 pockets, Norman Collins soon became a homeless tramp for a few months until he met people that lived indoors. After rediscovering the joys of indoor living, Collins began doing session work with John Hiatt & Jimmy Buffett while also performing in Nashville clubs.

Norman met Hank Ballard in Nashville & wrote & recorded with him in Chicago's Chess studios. They toured the east coast playing Madison Square Garden & the Philadelphia Spectrum. Moving to Los Angeles, Collins played guitar in Watts with various funk bands & soon began referring to himself as the White Chocolate Drop, which his fellow bandmates vigorously denounced. A friend's need for a guitarist brought Norman up North to San Francisco where he now lives in quiet desperation.

Norman's new release titled "I Must Be Dreaming" is a stirring blend of Rock, Blues & Country. Stories unfold with touching & gripping music & lyrics about everyday people.

I Must Be Dreaming" credits:

Words and Music by Norman Collins
2015 ASCAP Pocket Puffs Publishing
Produced by Norman Collins
Co-produced and mixed by Bozho Lasich and Bing Nathan
Recorded at Faultline Studio in San Francisco
Additional recording at PST Studio, SF
Engineered by Bozho Lasich
Mastering by John Cuniberti, Oakland CA

MUSICIANS:

Norman Collins – guitars, vocals
Bobby Black – pedal steel guitar
Robbi Bean – drums
Bing Nathan – upright bass, stompbox
Kit Robberson – viola da gamba
Dick Bay – accordion