A Well-Traveled And Diverse Musician Named Dellie Hoskie!

It hasn't always been pretty, but the life of musician Dellie Hoskie is one of perseverance, and a testament of someone able to overcome all obstacles set before them.

New Haven, CT (prHWY.com) September 4, 2012 - Dellie Hoskie grew up as the youngest son of 9 children to musician and junkyard worker Dellie Hoskie Sr., and stay at home mom Ardelia. In an attempt to be like his father, the 12-year-old Hoskie Jr. would sneak into his father's room in their Newport, Virginia home and play his guitar. Soon after, he was able to play chords and began creating his own songs.

Sparking his interest in music, Dellie began frequenting a local club by the name of the Motion Theater. There he began taking on odd jobs and helping with stage setup. During his time at the Motion, he met some of the most prolific blues artists in history including Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, B.B. King, and James Brown.

The next leg of his journey found him leaving his hometown at age 16 by hopping a boxcar with his brother Joseph. Ending up in New Haven, Dellie and Joseph found work in Tarducci's junkyard. Supporting the brothers any way he could, Tarducci supplied the equipment needed to play local clubs in New Haven. Dellie and Joseph put together a band and began gigging around town. They recorded a couple of hits including the songs "The Clown" and "How Much Can a Man Take", which produced gold records and made the Billboard Top 20 for two weeks.

During the 1970s, Dellie continued to play with bands such as the Five Satins and a gospel group by the name of the Five Blind Boys of Alabama. This decade also brought a failed marriage and the death of his brother Joseph, which led the musician into a downward spiral. Drinking heavily was only intensified with the death of his father. At one point, Dellie was unable to sing or pick up a guitar.

It wasn't until his father came to him in not one, but three dreams that he was able to regain his confidence in the world and begin playing once again. He began writing a number of songs that would later appear on his full-length album titled "I'm Back But Real Love Is Gone". Not knowing what to do with his new material, he sites his deceased brother Joseph providing the inspiration in another dream.

"All right, so I wake up and start smellin' the coffee, you know, and I'm thinkin' "What am I gonna do with this music?" Wouldn't you know it but Joe comes to me in a dream one night, and he says, just type in demo' on the Internet," he said.

He released a couple dozen demos and got a few responses including John J. DeGaetano of Arizona's ApolloEarbone Music Enterprises. "I'm Back But Real Love Is Gone" followed and was released in stores and online outlets worldwide. The wide variety of content within the album saw airplay in over 10 different countries.

Now in his 60's, he looks toward the future with his unique experiences and love for the blues. His latest album "Why Me" encompasses a rich musical career and his unique road through life. The blues and soul infusion influence shines through brilliantly as one of his most sincere and heartfelt albums. For more information on "Why Me", Dellie Hoskie and his life as a musician, check out http://www.showcaseyourmusic.com/dellie.

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Additional Contact:
T.D. Schemansky
3000 Records
586-480-3000
http://www.delliehoskie.com

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