by Bman | Feb 2, 2013 | Uncategorized
Wilburt Prysock (February 2, 1926 – July 19, 1993) known as Red Prysock, was an American rhythm and blues tenor saxophonist, one of the early Coleman Hawkins-influenced saxophonists to move in the direction of rhythm and blues, rather than bebop. While with Tiny...
by Bman | Jan 24, 2013 | Uncategorized
John Henry Fortescue b. January 24, 1923 in Belhaven, North Carolina d. May 26, 1976 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina NOTE: This is the original Guitar Shorty. There's another 'Guitar Shorty' (currently active) by the real name of David William Kearney If you support...
by Bman | Jan 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
Maxwell Lemuel "Max" Roach (January 10, 1924 – August 16, 2007) was an American jazz percussionist, drummer, and composer. A pioneer of bebop, Roach went on to work in many other styles of music, and is generally considered alongside the most important drummers in...
by Bman | Jan 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
Wilbert Charles Harrison (January 5, 1929 – October 26, 1994) was an American rhythm and blues singer, pianist, guitarist and harmonica player. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, Harrison had a Billboard #1 record in 1959 with the song "Kansas City"....
by Bman | Dec 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
Lacy Gibson (May 1, 1936 – April 11, 2011) was an American Chicago blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He most notably recorded the songs, "My Love Is Real" and "Switchy Titchy", and in a long and varied career worked with Buddy Guy and Son Seals. One commentator...
