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Ball And Chain - Big Brother and the Holding Company, Sam Andrew
Sam Houston Andrew III (born 18 December 1941, Taft, California) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, composer, artist and founding member and guitarist of Big Brother and the Holding Company. During his career as musician and composer, Andrew…
Continue Reading »Ball and Chain - Big Mama Thornton with Buddy Guy
Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton (December 11, 1926 – July 25, 1984) was an American rhythm and blues singer and songwriter. She was the first to record the hit song "Hound Dog" in 1952. The song was #1…
Continue Reading »Ball and Chain - Kyla Brox Band
Kyla's voice remains a stunning example of the soul singer's art: turning up the heat by degrees, lulling and charming before unleashing emotional catharsis, and blurring the distinction between pleasure and pain like the soul greats of old.…
Continue Reading »Ball and Chain - Kyla Brox Band
Kyla was born to sing. Hailing from Manchester, she grew up listening to her dad play the blues and her mum singing opera. At the age of 12 her dreams turned to reality when she started performing in…
Continue Reading »Ball And Chain - Social Distortion
Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness (vocals, guitars), Jonny Wickersham (guitars), Brent Harding (bass) and David Hidalgo, Jr. (drums). Social Distortion temporarily disbanded…
Continue Reading »Ball and Chain - The Strata-tones
Bright Lights, Big City and the 1950's Blues scene. Dark, raucous clubs. Brightly lit marquees upon worn brick exteriors. The moment you enter the door, the heat hits you. The sights, smells, and primitive sounds within. This is…
Continue Reading »Ball of Confusion - Melvin Franklin (Tempations)
David Melvin English (October 12, 1942 – February 23, 1995) better known by the stage name Melvin Franklin, was an American bass singer. Franklin was best known for his role as a member of Motown singing group The…
Continue Reading »Baltimore Buzz- Eubie Blake
James Hubert Blake (February 7, 1887 – February 12, 1983) was an American composer, lyricist, and pianist of ragtime, jazz, and popular music. In 1921, Blake and long-time collaborator Noble Sissle wrote the Broadway musical Shuffle Along, one…
Continue Reading »Bananafish - Boston Bananafish - New Release Review
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent release, Boston Bananafish by Bananafish and it's a cool jam rocker. Opening with What's Been Going On?, Bananafish, led by vocalist, guitarist songwriter Fordham Murdy, (also known as…
Continue Reading »Banditos announce new album + premiere new single "Fine Fine Day"
BANDITOS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM VISIONLAND + PREMIERE NEW SONG “FINE FINE DAY” +ALBUM AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER +PLUS, BAND ANNOUNCES SXSW SHOWS For much of the last two years, the Banditos have been on the road, relentlessly showcasing their…
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