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As the Years Go Passing By
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Healey was raised in the city's west end. He was adopted as an infant; his adoptive father was a firefighter. When he was eight months old, Healey lost his sight to retinoblastoma, a rare…
Continue Reading »I'd Rather Go Blind - Chicken Shack
Webb was born in Fulham, South West London. Playing firstly in skiffle bands, Webb formed the first version of the blues band, Chicken Shack in 1965. The band played in Hamburg, Germany over the next couple of years,…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk : Jeff Beck Guitar Tech Amplification
Jeff Becks tech, Steve Prior talks about Jeffs Gear. “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50 languages). I will not relay senseless nonsense. In this way I can get out the word on new talent, venues and…
Continue Reading »Am I Losing You - Jan Akkerman
This is a recent piece from Jan Akkerman, famed Dutch guitarist of Focus renown. Akkerman left Focus years ago and developed a more continental style over a number of releases. I think that this is terrific. Is it…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk: Jeff Beck Guitar Tech Part II
Second installment in an interview with Jeff Beck's guitar tech, Steve Prior describing how the wizard does his magic. A must see for guitar enthusiasts! “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50 languages). I will not relay…
Continue Reading »Navajo
I think when Son House said blues wasn't meant for jumpin he was picturing Ana Popovic. Ana Popović's father first introduced her to the blues, through an extensive record collection and sessions hosted at the family home. Popović…
Continue Reading »Car Crazy
Ok. So I'm in a different kind of mood today. If you don't like Jeff Beck (get your head checked) then you're gonna love this. And everyone loves cars. Here is some unusual footage about Jeff beck and…
Continue Reading »Tech Talk Jeff Beck Guitar Tech
This is part 1 of a two part interview with Steve Prior, Jeff becks long term Guitar Tech. Interested in how the king of sound gets it going....listen up!! “Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available in over 50 languages).…
Continue Reading »JW Jones Interview
I recently had the opportunity to catch up with JW Jones and he was kind enough to give us a little insight to his world. Bman: Tell us how you got started. How long have you been playing?…
Continue Reading »Blues Duo Featuring Tracy K & Jamie 'Snakeman' Steinhoff Release Canned Heat
From the top of blues highway 61 in remote northwest Ontario comes an album whose roots stretch as far south as the highway itself. Canned Heat by Thunder Bay's "Blues Duo" was named after the album's first track,…
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