by Bman | Aug 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Granville Henry McGhee, also known as Stick (or Sticks) McGhee, (March 23, 1917 β August 15, 1961) was an African-American jump blues guitarist, singer and songwriter, best known for his blues song, "Drinkin' Wine, Spo-Dee-O-Dee"He was born in Knoxville, Tennessee,...
by Bman | Aug 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
Christine Kittrell (August 11, 1929 β December 19, 2001) was an American R&B singer, who first recorded tracks in 1951 with Louis Brooks and his Band. In 1954 she recorded tracks for the Republic record label, two of which featured Little Richard on piano and a third...
by Bman | Aug 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
Big Sam Clark of Memphis, Tennessee, on his own label.Big Sam Clark: vocal/piano.The Wonder Boy: guitarMelvin Lee: bassHomer Jackson: drumsIf you like what Iβm doing, Like ---Bmanβs Blues Report--- Facebook Page! Iβm looking for great talent and trying to grow the...
by Bman | Aug 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
I just received the new remaster of Green Onions from Booker T. & the M.G.s. It's hard to put into perspective all of the contributions this band jointly and individually did for the evolution of music. This album is a classic with of course Green Onions being...
by Bman | Aug 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
Willie Nix (August 6, 1922 β July 8, 1991) was an American Chicago blues singer and drummer, active in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, in the 1940s and 1950sBorn in Memphis, as a child he learnt to tap dance, later working as a teenager as part dancer, part...
