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 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
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...
by Bman | Jan 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
Allen Toussaint ( born January 14, 1938) is an American musician, composer, record producer, and influential figure in New Orleans R&B.Many of Toussaint's songs have become familiar through numerous cover versions, including "Working in the Coalmine", "Ride Your...
by Bman | Jan 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
Danny Barker (January 13, 1909 – March 13, 1994), born Daniel Moses Barker, was a jazz banjoist, singer, guitarist, songwriter, ukelele player and author from New Orleans, founder of the locally famous Fairview Baptist Church Marching Band. He was a rhythm guitarist...
