Rock and Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Jeff “Skunk” Baxter has announced his first-ever solo album, Speed of Heat, out on June 18 via BMG/Renew Records. He has also shared the first track off the forthcoming album, a take on his former band, Steely Dan’s “My Old School.”
The LP consists of 12 well-crafted originals co-written by Baxter’s producing/ musical partner, guitarist C.J. Vanston, and features guest vocalists and songwriters such as Michael McDonald, Baxter’s former Doobie Brothers bandmate, as well as Clint Black, Jonny Lang and Rick Livingstone.
Baxter shared, “There were so many incredible moments that went into the creation of this record. For me, making this album was much akin to why I play the guitar– exploring and traveling the path to furthering and expanding my musical horizons and, ultimately, bettering myself as a musician and guitarist.”
Listen to “My Old School” here. Pre-order Speed of Heat now.
