by Bman | Jan 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
Guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Michael βIron Manβ Burks stands tall as a major contemporary blues figure. With a nickname earned by his hours-long, intensely physical performances, fearsome guitar attack, tough, smoky vocals and the thousands of miles logged behind the...
by Bman | Jan 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
Sister Rosetta Tharpe (March 20, 1915 β October 9, 1973) was an American pioneering gospel singer, songwriter and recording artist who attained great popularity in the 1930s and 1940s with a unique mixture of spiritual lyrics and early rock and roll accompaniment. She...
by Bman | Dec 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
Arkansas-based Earl and Ernie Cate (Twins born on Dec 26, 1942) were prolific songwriters and singers who blended the blues with elements of rock & roll, country and rockabilly. Pianist/vocalist Ernie and guitarist/vocalist Earl signed to Asylum Records in 1975;...
by Bman | Dec 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
Floyd Jones (July 21, 1917 β December 19, 1989) was an American blues singer, guitarist and songwriter, who is significant as one of the first of the new generation of electric blues artists to record in Chicago after World War II. A number of Jones' recordings are...
by Bman | Sep 20, 2011 | Uncategorized
Sunday, September 25, 2011 Visitation 10 AM to 10 PM Leaks & Sons Funeral Home http://www.leakandsonsfuneralhomes.com/ 7838 South Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60619 Ph:773-846-6567 Monday, Sept 26, 2011 Wake 10am until 11am Funeral services 11am until noon South Park...
