by Bman | Nov 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
Hank Ballard (November 18, 1927 – March 2, 2003), born John Henry Kendricks, was a rhythm and blues singer and songwriter, the lead vocalist of Hank Ballard and The Midnighters and one of the first proto-rock 'n' roll artists to emerge in the early 1950s. He played an...
by Bman | Oct 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
Edward Holland, Jr. (born October 30, 1939, Detroit, Michigan, known during his recording career as Eddie Holland) is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. Although Holland was an early Motown artist who recorded minor hit singles such as "Jamie", he...
by Bman | Aug 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
Blues guitarist Johnnie Bassett, a much-loved statesman of the Detroit scene, died late Saturday. He was 76.Bassett had been in declining health – recently diagnosed with cancer — and was moved last month to hospice care at St. John Hospital in Detroit.In a long and...
by Bman | Aug 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
James Lee Jamerson (January 29, 1936 – August 2, 1983) was an American bass player. He was the uncredited bassist on most of Motown Records' hits in the 1960s and early 1970s (Motown did not list session musician credits on their releases until 1971), and he is now...
by Bman | Jul 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
Lena Hall:VocalsWashboard Willie and his Super Suds of Rhythm:Washboard Willie Hensley:WashboardCalvin Frazier:GuitarRecorded in Detroit, MI. 1956Washboard Willie (July 24, 1909 – August 24, 1991) was an American Detroit blues musician, who specialised in playing the...
