by Bman | Nov 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
Edward Riley Boyd known as Eddie Boyd (November 25, 1914 – July 13, 1994) was an American blues piano player, born on Stovall's Plantation near Clarksdale, Mississippi, United States Boyd moved to the Beale Street district of Memphis, Tennessee in 1936 where he played...
by Bman | Nov 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
Donald “Duck” Dunn (November 24, 1941 – May 13, 2012) was an American bass guitarist, session musician, record producer, and songwriter. Dunn was notable for his 1960s recordings with Booker T. & the M.G.'s and as a session bassist for Stax Records, which...
by Bman | Nov 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
Overton Vertis "O. V." Wright (October 9, 1939 — November 16, 1980) was an American singer who is regarded as one of Southern soul's most authoritative and individual artists..] His best known songs are "That's How Strong My Love Is" (1964), "You're Gonna Make Me Cry"...
by Bman | Nov 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
John Henry Barbee (November 14, 1905 – November 3, 1964) was an American blues singer and guitarist. He was born William George Tucker in Henning, Tennessee, United States, and changed his name with the commencement of his recording career to reflect his favorite folk...
by Bman | Nov 4, 2012 | Uncategorized
b. 4 November 1938, Nashville, Tennessee, USA. On the evidence of her half dozen releases, Lillian Offit was a plain but lusty blues shouter, of small stature and commensurate talent. She was still attending college when she visited the offices of Nashboro Records in...