Hugh Laurie Releasing Blues Album

Hugh Laurie, a self-taught musician and star of the hit show ‘House’ is releasing a blues album through Warner’s WME. Laurie plays keyboards in the charity group Band From TV, has played on Meat Loaf’s latest album and has also worked with artists including Elvis Costello, Teddy Thompson, Solomon Burke and Loudon Wainwright III. Laurie had the following to say on the project, ”I am drunk with excitement at this opportunity. I know the history of actors making music is a checkered one, but I promise no one will get hurt. I am particularly thrilled to be working with Joe Henry, who has produced some of my favorite records of all time, and I can’t wait to get started.”