'House' music gets a blue note with Hugh Laurie

Posted by Gold FM on 03/06/2011

British actor Hugh Laurie has turned his hand to a few projects over the years and his most recent 'Let Them Talk', has people talking.

The multi talented 'House' star has just released a blues album, 'Let Them Talk' with stellar guests Tom Jones, Dr. John and Irma Thomas.

"I was not born in Alabama in the 1890s," he acknowledged. "I've never eaten grits, cropped a share, or ridden a boxcar. I am a white, middle-class Englishman, openly trespassing on the music and myth of the American South."

He added: "If that weren't bad enough, I'm also an actor: one of those pampered ninnies who can't find his way through an airport without a babysitter."

Hugh Laurie first came to fame with funny man Stephen Fry in 'Fry and Laurie' and has appeared in Black Adder,'Jeeves and Wooster'. He headed for Hollywood,swapped his British accent for an American one and is now best known as Dr. Gregory House on the award winning TV series.

Laurie tackles the piano, guitar and lead vocals on the album, so have a listen and see what you think.Should he stick to his day job?