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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 MO’s first and accidental gig was in September 2008. They started touring in April 2009. Five experienced musicians, with an excellent vibe. Added together in earlier bands they had already played numerous international festivals. Some more then…
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
“Lead 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.” - 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 – 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…
Continue Reading »What I Say
A new submission from a member. This is pretty good. I like the tune...the guitar isn't over played and the video is interesting...good job! Don Brewer Jr. - guitars/vocals/songwriter AJ Hager - bass/additional vocal arrangement Terry Silveright -…
Continue Reading »What I Say - Stevie Ray Vaughan And The Fabulous Thunderbirds
For over 30 years, The Fabulous Thunderbirds have been the quintessential American band. The group's distinctive and powerful sound, influenced by a diversity of musical styles, manifested itself into a unique musical hybrid via such barnburners as "Tuff…
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