Vala Cupp's lyrics & chords

Vala Cupp was born in San Luis Obispo, California, in 1954 and has been singing Blues and R&B since the age of 15 (after hearing a recording of Bessie Smith). "It really struck me big time," Vala Cupp recalls. She became fascinated by "the most macabre tunes." "The strong ones are a kick in the butt to sing, and they're a strong emotional release. They are more colorful lyrically, give you more to work with when evoking a feeling." Vala Cupp has toured with John Lee Hooker as his opening singer and duets partner for 14 years (1987 through ...read more