| The picture above was taken at Burgerweeshuis in Deventer, Netherlands. It was one of four public performances Claude gave in Europe in May, 2007. More images and videos: Video of Claude performing at the party in Panningen, Netherlands Claude at Triple R Blues Radio in Panningen |
| Read Claude's article "Honky Tonk" |
| Rounder Europe Rounder Europe has released a compilation CD of Claude's albums, Highway of Life and Diamond Dust. Four Star Review: "Well, here's a trend bucker. Claude Diamond was 65 when he cut his first album...Now Rounder has reissued it and his follow-up on this 2on1, and boy am I glad they did...a lifetime of observation has gone into...this album by the best 'new' singer I've heard in years." Douglas McPherson, Country Music People |
| In 2004, at the age of 65, singer/songwriter Claude Diamond released his debut album Diamond Dust on the Vettset label. Now he has released his second album, Highway of Life. The new album includes eleven original Americana/Roots songs that are a diverse mix of musical styles including bluegrass, Cajun, blues and country. In the manner of Billy Joe Shaver and John Prine, he writes and sings about the realities of life using both humor and sadness to tell his unique stories. Claude writes and performs music you wish you could hear on mainstream radio - but can't. If you are looking for some great original stories written in a fresh style, you will love this album! Some are funny, some are sad and all are a pleasure to hear. Once you start listening, you will keep riding until the highway ends. |
| When Claude started college, he met John Whitt and Dewey Kilgore and formed a band called The Ones. They played a variety of venues from honky tonks to churches. |
| John Whitt, on the right, and Claude looking tough at college. |
| The Ones on stage in the fifties. Dewey is out front, Whitt is on drums and Claude is in the back dressed as a Cuban Maraca player. |
The Ones at the 2006 Western
Artist Awards meet Lacy J.
Dalton. Pictured from the left are
Dewey Kilgore, Claude, Lacy J.
Dalton and John Whitt.
Artist Awards meet Lacy J.
Dalton. Pictured from the left are
Dewey Kilgore, Claude, Lacy J.
Dalton and John Whitt.
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| Read Claude's article "Songwriting and Beyond" |