Hanck played on Bishop's album, Struttin' My Stuff (1975), which included the hit single, "Fooled Around and Fell in Love.
He remained until 1987 when he left to form his own outfit, although the two reunited on Bishop's 2011 live album, Raising Hell Revue.
Previously Hanck had re-joined his friend on the 2010 Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise,[4] and subsequent live album release.
In 2001, at the age of 21, Christoffer "Kid" Andersen moved to the United States and joined Hanck's band, and became a figure on the West Coast blues scene.
The covers give a good sense of where Hanck is coming from, as he selects songs from the catalogs of Sam Cooke, Fats Domino, Hank Ballard, and Little Willie John.
[1] His album, Gotta Bring It On Home to You (2014), included contributions from guitarists Kid Andersen and Debbie Davies.
[15] Hanck's saxophone or arrangement work has appeared on various albums by J.P. Soars (Full Moon Night in Memphis), Rick Estrin & The Nightcats (One Wrong Turn), R.C.