Eddie Hinton

The Profile

Eddie Hinton was an American singer-songwriter and session guitarist associated with the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. He recorded Very Extremely Dangerous (1978) for Capricorn Records and died in 1995.

Born 1944 — died 1995 (aged 51). Session guitarist and songwriter linked with the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. Very Extremely Dangerous (1978) was produced by Barry Beckett and released on Capricorn Records. Nicknamed "The White Otis Redding" by producer Jerry Wexler (as noted in contemporary accounts).

A positive, admiring review of Eddie Hinton's 1978 album Very Extremely Dangerous highlighting his gritty voice and Muscle Shoals sound. Notes the album's strong musicianship and poor distribution after its release on Capricorn Records. Mentions Hinton's career as a session guitarist and his death in 1995 at age 51.