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JOHN CRAMPTON: R.M.A. Tavern Cromwell Rd., Eastney - Monday 25th October John Crampton is a solo performer who creates a very big and powerful sound of hard hitting and very danceable uptempo blues. John plays mostly his own songs in slide or bottleneck style on his 1930's National steel guitar. In addition he accompanies himself with harmonica whilst thumping afoot box to provide a driving rhythm. Before embarking on his solo career John played in many bands,. including Woody and the Splinters, a hard hitting R’n’ B trio with John on vocals and lead guitar . John's next band, Daddy Yum Yum, toured frequently. playing a mixture of skiffle, gospel and blues. The band supported many top artistes, including Ian Dury and the Blockheads and Wilko Johnson and the Solid Senders. John Crampton has recently played played in Florida, Greece, Ireland, Norway, Germany, Switzerland, Canada, Czech Republic, Poland, France and Slovakia, although on Monday he'll be a little closer to his Brighton home when he plays The R.M.A. in Cromwell Road, Eastney.