Hugh Laurie Sings For New Orleans Blues Album

Hugh Laurie to sing the blues via TheIndependent.co.uk

Hugh Laurie, better known for his acting roles in television programmes including Blackadder and House, is now turning his hand to a different trade by starting work on his debut album.

The actor has signed a deal to record a New Orleans blues album over the next few months. Laurie, 51, has written a number of the tracks himself and will be collaborating with guest musicians to create an album he hopes will have mainstream appeal.

"I am drunk with excitement at this opportunity. I know the history of actors making music is a chequered one, but promise no one will get hurt," he said.

Photo credits by http://www.drhouse-forum (Hugh Laurie's photo shoot for Blues album.)