by Bman | Oct 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
Earl Cyril Palmer (October 25, 1924 – September 19, 2008) was an American rock & roll and rhythm and blues drummer, and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Palmer played on many recording sessions, including Little Richard's first several albums and Tom Waits'...
by Bman | Oct 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
Leslie Finney II, was born in New Orleans on October 29, 1929. Finney relocated to Dallas where he was a well known singer and comedian on the Dallas & Fort Worth club scene in the 1950's & 60's. Finney recorded several singles for small local labels such as Duchess,...
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 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"...
by Bman | Oct 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
Spencer Williams (October 14, 1889 – July 14, 1965) was an American jazz and popular music composer, pianist, and singer. He is best known for his hit songs "Basin Street Blues", "I Ain't Got Nobody", "Royal Garden Blues", "I've Found a New Baby", "Everybody Loves My...
