Will Wilde picked up his first harmonica at a house party when he was 16 and has taken the instrument beyond its Blues roots after he first emerged on the music scene in 2010. Will used to play along to Muddy Waters records for hours and came of age listening to British Hard Rock. At first, his music reflected traditional Chicago Blues but he later developed a more aggressive style that draws from the Rock music he was raised on.

He has been inspired by artists such as Tom Morello and has created his own signature harmonica tunings. In his words, “I’m interested in the creative, unconventional way that Morello approaches his instrument. I’m always looking to make new, interesting sounds with the harmonica too, pushing its boundaries, trying to change people’s perception of it.” 

On his album, Bring It on Home, his hard-edged harmonica steals the spotlight from the traditional Rock guitar, with a sound that owes as much to Slash or Jimi Hendrix as it does to Sonny Boy Williamson or Little Walter. 

He has had many different experiences in his career where he has shared a stage with the likes of Taj Mahal on the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise in Mexico and appeared on the same bill as Black Stone Cherry and Thunder and appeared at music festivals such as, The Rambling Man Fair in Kent. 

Music is at the center of Will’s life, but it also runs in his family. His grandfather was a wartime Jazz 'N' Blues pianist and his sister, Dani Wilde, is an acclaimed Blues and Country singer. 

Fucking Badass!

John Popper - Blues Traveler

One of the best harmonica players anywhere!