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Whammy in the Gizmo - Piano Slim
Born Robert T. Smith, a resident of St. Louis where he is known as Piano Slim. He paid his dues way back in the '40s and '50s in Houston, Texas working among such first rate bluesman as Gatemouth…
Continue Reading »What A Way It Used To Be - Pat Thomas
Pat Thomas from Leland, Missisippi. That's on Highway 61 south of Clarksdale between Greenville and Indianola. His dad was the late artist/musician James "Son" Thomas. Pat, an artist/musician like his father, has a soulful high lonesome voice that…
Continue Reading »What Am I Gonna Do? - Beulah Bryant
Claimed by the proud state of Alabama as one of their homegrown talents, Beulah Bryant was born Blooma Bryant and sang in local church groups. She left the state as a teenager, though, relocating to California in 1936…
Continue Reading »What An Attitude - KING MO
KING MOβs first and accidental gig was in September 2008. They started touring in April2009.Five experienced musicians, with an excellent vibe. Added together inearlier bands they had already played numerous international festivals. Somemore then once. North Sea Jazz,…
Continue Reading »What are the blues? - Son House
The blues is a way of life. The blues is an outlet for emotion. The blues is experiencing someones life ... the turmoil... the strife... actual feelings. But who knows why, it makes you smile. It's happiness, it's…
Continue Reading »What Can A Man Do But Sing the Blues - Dr. G.B. Burt
βLead Belly, he was the King of The Twelve-String Guitar, so I hope to make a name to be the Boss of the Twelve-String because not many peoples play that out there.β - Dr. G. B. Burt born…
Continue Reading »What Can I Do - Bobby Marchan
Bobby Marchan (born Oscar James Gibson) (April 30, 1930 in Youngstown Ohio β December 5, 1999) was a well-respected American rhythm and blues bandleader, MC, singer-performer, recording artist, and female impersonator, who initially began performing in New Orleans…
Continue Reading »What Can I Do - Charles Williams
Charles "Hungry" Williams, born New Orleans, LA February 12, 1935, the guy who started it. Earl Palmer says he thought Hungry Williams was the guy who originated that beat used by Clyde Stubblefield with "Cold Sweat," (James Brown).…
Continue Reading »What does Anson Funderburgh have to do with Beavis and Butt-Head
Maybe more than you think. We all know Anson is a gentleman's gentleman but there is a link in there! Many of you probably know the name, Mike Judge, but don't know why. I'll tell you, it's because…
Continue Reading »What Have I Done Wrong - Sailor Boy
New Orleans vocalist Alex Spearman cut his first records (under the name Sailor Boy) in California with Johnny Otis while there with the Navy in the mid-50s. By the 60s he was out of the service & back…
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