by Bman | Jan 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
Alvin aka Al Robinson ( 1937 - 1989 ) in the late 50’s was working as a session guitarist in New Orleans, serving for a time as guitar teacher to Shorty Long of ‘Here Comes The Judge’ fame. Robinson’s first solo singles came out on Imperial in the early 60s and he...
by Bman | Jan 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
Born January 25,1947 near Lakeland, LA, Louis Overstreet began singing in gospel quartets at an early age. He was working in a turpentine plant in Dequincy, LA, in 1958, however, when he felt the call to become a full-time minister. Blessed with a ferocious, deep...
by Bman | Jan 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
William Thomas Dupree, best known as Champion Jack Dupree, was an American blues pianist. His birth date is disputed, given as July 4, July 10, and July 23, in the years 1908, 1909, or 1910. He died on January 21, 1992.Champion Jack Dupree was the embodiment of the...
by Bman | Jan 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
Smokin' Joe Kubek (born November 30, 1956, Grove City, Pennsylvania, United States is an American electric blues[2] guitarist.Although he was born in Pennsylvania, Kubek grew up in Texas and is associated with the Texas blues style. He played with Freddie King while...
by Bman | Jan 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
Snooks Eaglin, born Fird Eaglin, Jr. (January 21, 1936 – February 18, 2009), was a New Orleans-based guitarist and singer. He was also referred to as Blind Snooks Eaglin in his early years.His vocal style is reminiscent of Ray Charles; indeed, in the 1950s, when he...
