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 | Jul 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
I just received the newest release of Tail Dragger's work, Stop Lyin' which was recorded in 1982 but never released, and I have to say I believe that it his best work to my ear. Opening with So Ezee, with Jimmy Dawkins on guitar and Little Mack Simmons on harp. A...
by Bman | Apr 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
I have recieved confirmation from Delmark Records that Jimmy Dawkins has indeed passed. No further details are available at this time. I have been waiting to get more info but none have been released. My thoughts are with his family Bman If you support live...
by Bman | Apr 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
I have seen references on Facebook that Delmark Records has announced the passing of Jimmy Dawkins. I have found no such verification anywhere. I will keep you posted as I do find further information. We hope that Jimmy is fine. James Henry "Jimmy" Dawkins (born...
by Bman | Sep 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
James Yancy Jones, aka Tail Dragger, was born in Altheimer, AR, in 1940. He was brought up by his grandparents and was influenced as a child by the electric Chicago blues of Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson, and especially Chester Burnett, the Howlin' Wolf. Jones...
