Happy Birthday James Hamish Stuart (born 8 October 1949) is a Scottish guitarist, bassist, singer, composer and record producer. He was an original member of the Average White Band. A member of AWB from 1972 to 1982, he went on to work with Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, and David Sanborn. He wrote Atlantic Starr’s 1986 hit “If Your Heart Isn’t in It” and songs for Smokey Robinson, Jeffrey Osborne, George Benson, and Diana Ross. Stuart joined Paul McCartney’s band (where he switched between guitar

Rob Hirst, Jim Moginie, Hamish Stuart - A Hundred Years or More EP - is out today. Stream / buy the EP, here: http://li.sten.to/ahundredyearsormore Rob says: ‘Ever since Hamish saw the light and followed Emeli to Manly an amazing musical chemistry has formed between the three of us. Tracking the songs is always easy and joyful - fun! Working with the best players in the country never fails to elevate my songs into realms I couldn’t even imagine’. Jim added: ‘Always a pleasure, an honour and joyf

Sunday 24 and Monday 25 April - Hamish Stuart (first set of Sunday 24th's show also live-streamed) “We love Stuart, the funky ex-Average White Band singer and rhythm guitarist with Chaka Khan, George Benson etc. He's still playing a superior blend of soul and jazz with a great band while his voice has that unique smoky soul allure.” Time Out London Probably best known for his work as the original lead singer/guitarist with The Average White Band, Hamish Stuart has had an illustrious career as bo

#happybirthday Steve Ferrone! Celebrate Steve and his groove with this performance of "Pick Up The Pieces" featuring Questlove, Hamish Stuart, Molly Duncan, Will Lee, Steve Perry, Oz Noy, Larry Williams, and Dave Greene. | Guitar Center