by Bman | Oct 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
Sam Collins (August 11, 1887 - October 20, 1949) who was sometimes known as Crying Sam Collins and also, according to one authoritative website, as Jim Foster, Jelly Roll Hunter, Big Boy Woods, Bunny Carter, and Salty Dog Sam, was an early American blues singer and...
by Bman | Oct 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
Born in Baton Rouge in 1933, Jimmy "Louisiana" Dotson has been writing songs and playing guitar for over 60 years. He played with Lightin' Slim, Slim Harpo, Booker T. Clay, Lazy Lester, Albert King, O.V. Wright, Rufus Thomas, Buddy Guy, Son Seal, Isaac Hayes, and many...
by Bman | Oct 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
A guitarist and band leader, Blanchard was a permanent feature of the New Orleans music scene from the 40s to the 60s. By 1947 he was in charge of the resident band at the Down Beat Club on Rampart Street, with Roy Brown as one of the vocalists. Blanchard’s most...
by Bman | Oct 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
Percy Mayfield (August 12, 1920 – August 11, 1984) was an American songwriter famous for the songs "Hit the Road Jack" and "Please Send Me Someone to Love", as well as a successful rhythm and blues artist known for his smooth vocal style. Mayfield was born in Minden,...
by Bman | Oct 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
Blanche Thomas, vocalist blues singer. Born in Orleans Parish, New Orleans, October 15, 1922 or 1924. Began her singing career at the old Tick Tock Club. Popular singer in many Bourbon Street clubs, sang with Louis Armstrong (q.v.), Al Hirt, Pete Fountain and "Papa"...
