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Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out - Danny Barker
Danny Barker (January 13, 1909 ā March 13, 1994), born Daniel Moses Barker, was a jazz banjoist, singer, guitarist, songwriter, ukelele player and author from New Orleans, founder of the locally famous Fairview Baptist Church Marching Band. He…
Continue Reading »Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out - Hawkeye Herman
With over 40 years of performing experience, Michael "Hawkeye" Herman exemplifies the range of possibilities in acoustic blues, and personifies versatile musicianship, originality, and compelling artistry as a blues storyteller. His dynamic performances have won him a faithful…
Continue Reading »Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out - Josh White
Joshua Daniel White (February 11, 1914 ā September 5, 1969), better known as Josh White, was an American singer, guitarist, songwriter, actor, and civil rights activist. He also recorded under the names "Pinewood Tom" and "Tippy Barton" in…
Continue Reading »Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out - The Spencer Davis Group
The Spencer Davis Group are a mid-1960s British beat group from Birmingham, England, formed by Spencer Davis with Steve Winwood and his brother Muff Winwood. Their best known songs include "Somebody Help Me", the UK number one "Keep…
Continue Reading »Nobody Looks Ugly After Midnight - 8 Ball Aitken
Australiaās best-loved banana picker (turned fullātime guitar picker) 8 Ball Aitken is touring with his award winning third album, āREBEL WITH A CAUSEā. 8 Ball Aitken is authentic āā a realādeal character who rattles the roof, stomps the…
Continue Reading »Nobody's Fault But Mine - Pop Staples
Roebuck "Pops" Staples (December 28, 1914 ā December 19, 2000) was an American gospel and R&B musician. A "pivotal figure in gospel in the 1960s and 70s," he was an accomplished songwriter, guitarist and singer. He was the…
Continue Reading »Nobody's Fault But Mine - Pop's Staples
Roebuck "Pops" Staples (December 28, 1914 ā December 19, 2000) was a Mississippi-born Gospel and R&B musician. A "pivotal figure in gospel in the 1960s and 70s," he was an accomplished songwriter, guitarist and singer. He was the…
Continue Reading »Nobody's Fault But Mine - SYDNEY ELLIS & HAR YES MAMA BAND
Sydney began her singing career in the Los Angeles area when, on the day after her 44th birthday, in 1991, she got her nerve up and climbed up onto a session stage. The dream comes true. Since then,…
Continue Reading »Nobody's Fault But Mine - BLIND WILLIE JOHNSON
"Blind" Willie Johnson (January 22, 1897 ā September 18, 1945) was an American singer and guitarist whose music straddled the border between blues and spirituals. While the lyrics of all of his songs were religious, his music drew…
Continue Reading »Nobody's Fault But Mine - Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin were an English rock band that formed in 1968 and consisted of guitarist Jimmy Page, singer Robert Plant, bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones, and drummer John Bonham. With their heavy, guitar-driven blues rock sound, Led Zeppelin are…
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