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Johnny Hawksworth – Bite Hard (LP Reissue) [De Wolfe Music DW3324]

***PRE-ORDER – Est. 14 March 2025***

Founded in 1909, de Wolfe Music’s legendary production music catalogue has gained cult status among vinyl collectors and crate diggers worldwide. Featuring music from a roster of composers including Reg Tilsley, Roger Webb and duo Frank MacDonald & Chris Rae, it also includes performances from iconic musicians such as Jimmy Page and Herbie Flowers.  De Wolfe Music has provided the soundtrack to countless feature films including Monty Python and The Holy Grail, The Witchfinder General, Dawn Of The Dead, and more than twenty of the Shaw Brothers’ Kung Fu classics.

Major recording artists who’ve sampled the collection in recent years include Beyonce, Drake, Jay Z, Madlib, Danger Doom, Alchemist, Lily Allen, Gorillaz, Action Bronson, Jay Electronica, Cam’ron and Ja Rule, to name just a few.

Unleashed in 1976, “Bite Hard” is a relentless funk juggernaut from the legendary composer, Johnny Hawksworth. Defined by its brash urgency and dramatic flair, this album is a powerhouse lineup of brass, driving drums, searing electric guitar riffs, and soulful piano grooves. Hawksworth’s dynamic compositions transcend mere danceability, delivering a visceral sonic experience that commands attention. With blistering beats and soulful instrumentation, “Bite Hard” captures the essence of 1970s cinematic funk with a bold and unapologetic swagger, making it a soundtrack of unbridled musical intensity.