by Bman | Sep 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
I just had the opportunity to review the most recent 2 cd release, Ann Arbor Blues Festival 1969 from Third Man Records and it's terrific! Opening with Dirty Mother For You, a classic by Roosevelt Sykes, this classic track really gets the ball rolling with his...
by Bman | Dec 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton (December 11, 1926 โ 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 record was #1 on the Billboard R&B charts for seven weeks in 1953; the single...
by Bman | Dec 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton (December 11, 1926 โ 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 on the Billboard R&B charts for seven weeks in 1953. The B-side...
by Bman | Nov 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
Big Mama's last appearance in 1984.Same year she died from heart and liver complications since she drunk too much and brought 350 pounds Big Mama to a mere of 95 pounds.Big Mama was nominated for the Blues Music Awards six times.In her history,1966 Thornton recorded...
by Bman | Jun 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
Big Mama Thornton, John Lee Hooker, Shakey Horton & Dr Ross each playing the harmonica Get Facebook support for your favorite band or venue - click HERE โLikeโ Bmanโs Facebook page (available in over 50 languages). I will not relay senseless nonsense. In this way I...
