Looking at life through the rearview mirror was the inspiration for John
Hiatt's brand new album, The Open Road, due out March 2, 2010 via New West
Records. The legendary songwriter's 19th studio album is classic Hiatt, picking
up the tempo and returning to rock following his previous critically acclaimed
Same Old Man. Backed by his touring band, (Kenny Blevins on drums, Patrick
O'Hearn on bass and Doug Lancio on guitars), the songs are inspired by life on
the road, without looking back. "All the other years, my songs are about coming
home," Hiatt says. But within these 11 new songs, home is never the
destination.
Hiatt has written songs covered by a multitude of artists in a wide variety
of genres including Bob Dylan, Rosanne Cash, Willie Nelson, Jewel and Bonnie
Raitt, who most famously recorded "Thing Called Love." On The Open Road he
showcases both his lyrical and musical talent with his blues driven, rock songs
including the title track and "Haulin'." Hiatt produced The Open Road himself
after recording with his band in his garage-turned-studio.