Former Black Country Communion stars, singer-bassist Glenn Hughes and drummer Jason Bonham, have announced the formation of a new band – CALIFORNIA BREED.

Featuring the astounding talents of 23-year-old singer-guitarist Andrew Watt, the fact that their first album has been produced by Dave Cobb, whose spectacular work with Rival Sons has received so much acclaim, gives a big clue as to what they sound like.

“It’s proper rock,” says Hughes, “but at the same time it’s very now. Andrew is as influenced by Mick Ronson as he is Jimmy Page.”

“I grew up listening to all the grunge bands,” says Watt, “but my dad always played me The Who, the Stones and Led Zeppelin so that became my music too."

“This kid is amazing,” says Bonham. “The first time we met I thought he looked like the white Jimi Hendrix. And he plays in the studio likes he’s onstage!”

The three-man line-up got together as CALIFORNIA BREED for the first time last year after Hughes was introduced to the newcomer from New York by their mutual friend Julian Lennon.

All 12 tracks on the as-yet untitled forthcoming CALIFORNIA BREED album – the band have signed a deal with signed a deal with the Frontiers label - have equal co-writing credits amongst the band.

Watt's previous music can be heard at his Soundcloud page and on the track below, with video directed by Mick Rock.