Jack Rose (February 16, 1971 – December 5, 2009) was an American guitarist originally from Virginia and later based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Rose is best known for his solo acoustic guitar work. He was also a member of the noise/drone band Pelt. Rose died of an apparent heart attack in Philadelphia, at the age of 38. He was buried at West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.
Links to Peel[]
Peel was first aware of Jack Rose in 2003 when he played tracks from his 'Opium Musick' album. He continued playing his material including a session recorded in 2004, where the musician performed four tracks. Jack also worked with Glenn Jones and Simon Joyner, to do a live session that was recorded live and broadcast on 17 November 2004 (Rob Da Bank).
Sessions[]
John Peel's Jack Rose (Peel Session)
1. Recorded: 2004-05-20. First Broadcast: 09 June 2004
- Kensington Blues / St Louis Blues / Sundogs / Black Pearls / Now That I'm A Full Grown Man
Other Shows Played[]
- 2003
- 25 November 2003: Linden Ave Stomp (LP - Opium Musick) Eclipse
- 05 December 2003 (BBC World Service): Linden Ave Stomp (LP - Opium Musick) Eclipse
- 2004
- 25 February 2004: Dark Was The Night, Cold Was The Ground (Album, Comp.: Two Originals Of…) Beautiful Happiness
- 02 March 2004: Hide The Whiskey (Blues For The Colonel) (Album, Comp.: Two Originals Of…) Beautiful Happiness
- 13 March 2004 (BBC World Service): Dark Was The Night, Cold Was The Ground (CD - Two Originals Of...) VHF
- March 2004 (FSK): Dark Was The Night, Cold Was The Ground (CD - Two Originals Of...) VHF
- 16 November 2004 (Rob Da Bank): ‘White Mule II’ (LP- Two Originals Of…) – (Beautiful Happiness)
- 17 November 2004 (Rob Da Bank): "Tex" (Live At Maida Vale)