by Bman | Nov 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
Singer-Guitarist George Kilby Jr Brings a Six Pack of New Americana/Roots Music Set for Release on February 5, 2013 Collection of Six Singles Features Special Guests from Railroad Earth, as well as Phil Wiggins and Jono Manson BROOKLYN, NY - Singer-guitarist...
by Bman | Nov 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
Dan Penn (Nov 16, 1941) helped shape the development of southern soul music with his legendary songwriting, musicianship and production. A native of Vernon, Alabama, Penn moved to the Florence/Muscle Shoals area while still a teenager and assumed the role of lead...
by Bman | Nov 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
Wilbert Thirkield "Big Chief" Ellis (November 10, 1914 - December 20, 1977) was an American blues pianist and vocalist. Ellis was born in Birmingham, Alabama, United States, and was an autodidact at piano. He played at local parties and dances in the late 1920s before...
by Bman | Nov 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
Blackie Boston Born: Nov. 6, 1943 Panola, AL R&B Vocals, Guitar aka Bennie Joe Houston Source: Alabama Music Hall of Fame Boston Blackie (Bennie Joe Houston) (aka Dog Man) - Died 7-11-1993 in Chicago, IL, U.S. - Shot ( Blues ) Born 11-6-1943 in Panola, AL, U.S. -...
by Bman | Nov 4, 2012 | Uncategorized
Alabama-born and Florida-based guitarist, singer, and songwriter James Peterson played a gritty style of Southern-fried blues at times reminiscent of Howlin' Wolf and other times more along the lines of Freddie King. He formed his first band while he was living in...
