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As the Years Go Passing By - Jimmy Johnson Blues Band
Jimmy Johnson (born James Earl Thompson, November 25, 1928, Holly Springs, Mississippi) is an American blues guitarist and singer. Several of Johnson's brothers had careers in music; among them are soul musician Syl Johnson and Magic Sam bassist…
Continue Reading »Wilko Johnson announces April 2012 UK tour
ABS AGENCY & www.thegigcartel.com presents WILKO JOHNSON APRIL 2012 UK TOUR With very special guests 'Virgil and the Accelerators' 24 HOUR BOX OFFICE: 0844 478 0898 BOOK ONLINE: www.thegigcartel.com TICKETS ON SALE FROM FRIDAY 28th OCTOBER Following his…
Continue Reading »Bishopville (My Home Town) - Drink Small
Born January 28, 1933 in Bishopville (Lee County), SC, Drink Small (his real name is South Carolina's last great bluesman. A master of guitar, downhome piano, and basso profundo vocals, Drink Small is the No. 1 blues point…
Continue Reading »Hello My Lover - Ernie K-Doe
Ernie K-Doe (February 22, 1936 - July 5, 2001), born Ernest Kador, Jr., was an African American rhythm and blues singer best known for his 1961 hit single "Mother-in-Law" which went to #1 on the Billboard pop chart…
Continue Reading »New Ruf Records release : Voodoo Moon - Savoy Brown - review
Savoy Brown started as a more traditional blues band back in the 60's but became almost synonymous with Boogie during the 70's. Although band leader, Kim Simmonds has remained a constant with the band over the years a…
Continue Reading »Five Long Years - Eddie Boyd
Edward Riley Boyd known as Eddie Boyd (November 25, 1914 – July 13, 1994) was a blues piano player, born on Stovall's Plantation near Clarksdale, Mississippi. Boyd moved to the Beale Street district of Memphis, Tennessee in 1936…
Continue Reading »Mean Old World - Luther Tucker
How about a little Luther Tucker for a wakeup! Luther Tucker (January 20, 1936 — June 18, 1993) was an American blues guitarist. While soft spoken and shy, Tucker made his presence known through his unique and clearly…
Continue Reading »Love Is A Serious Business/Wang Dang Doodle - Artie Stix Chavez with BB Queen
Hearon recording artist BB Queen received the 2008 Jus' Blues Award for the Best Female Blues Artist. BB Queen is "pure excitement", with skills to keep any audience mesmerized. Her authentic vocal styling compliment her intense and emotional…
Continue Reading »Slow Blues Intstrumental - Gregor Hilden
Born on 04.12. with 12 first (classical) guitar lessons with 15 changes to electric guitar and autodidactic learning various blues, rock and jazz styles Six months teaching at the Dusseldorf blues guitarist Peter Driessen < with 18 first…
Continue Reading »When I Lay My Burden Down - Mississippi Fred McDowell
Most of these guys never got their due. Sad! Fred McDowell (January 12, 1904 – July 3, 1972) known by his stage name; Mississippi Fred McDowell, was an American Hill country blues singer and guitar player. Get Facebook…
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