Tommy Falls – Derek’s father, loved rhythm and Blues. Little did he know, his son was listening to all his music. Otis Redding, Elvis Presley and all the great pioneers of soul, rock n roll and Blues. “One day, my Dad had a party and I asked him if I could play along with my guitar. My Dad asked where I got it. I told … Continue reading Derek Falls – Keepin’ the R and B Tradition Alive!
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Starting with Muddy Waters all the way to Stevie Ray Vaughn – there are not too many guitar players that have escaped Buddy Guy‘s grasp … Or – is it the other way around? Eric Clapton, considered a rock God by millions of fans around the globe, had this to say about the man who grew up pickin’ cotton in Lettsworth, Louisiana; “Buddy Guy was … Continue reading The Blues Had a Baby and They Named it ‘Buddy Guy’
It has been a long time since Jim Henman recruited Myles Goodwyn to play in a band which became known as April Wine … All these years later, Mr. Henman – a pioneer in Canadian music, has a new album and it is a return to his roots. All the music he loved growing up – returns to haunt the musician along with his many … Continue reading Jim Henman Still Has That ‘Same Old Feeling ‘ …
The Blues … the Blues .. the Blues … The foundation, along with Jazz, of music as we know it today. Popular music that is. There are many who carry the Blues tradition throughout North America and the world. Elmore James , Sonny Boy Williamson, Howlin’ Wolf and Muddy Waters would be proud of the following artists on this list. Here are ten great Blues … Continue reading Ten Great Blues Artists – 2012
Some people are born to bake cakes. For others – mechanics may be their thing. Steve Hill of Trois Rivieres, is meant to play guitar … At Club Soda on Saturday night, in a concert dubbed ‘A Return to Montreal‘ – Hill proved once more why he is considered to be one of the best blues guitarists in North America. How about one of the … Continue reading Steve Hill; King of the Mountain
For every bunch of guitar – toting, ripped – jean wearing, bad – ass drum keepers and platinum blonde – haired singers who called themselves a band; there were solitary men / women who crooned their way into the hearts of millions … There are many talented singers who have been omitted from this list. James Brown and Michael Jackson to name two.This list is … Continue reading Top Ten Greatest Solo Artists
When Steve Hill was a lad, he discovered the blues much the same way many people do. Through the music and words of others… “Everytime I would hear guys like Jimmy Page talk about music, they would always be talking about people like Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf and Robert Johnson. This is how I learned the blues, by listening to my heroes’ heroes.” For Steve … Continue reading Steve Hill; Back Where he Started
Kansas City – Wilbert Harrison Honey What’s Wrong – Billy Fury Confessin’ The Blues – Chuck Berry Bright Lights, Big City – Jimmy Reed Dust My Blues – Elmore James Down The Road Apiece – Chuck Berry I Want To Love You – Charles Smith I’m A Hoochie Coochie Man – Muddy Waters Ride ‘Em On Down – Robert Johnson Back In The USA – … Continue reading The Rolling Stones’ First Setlist – July 12 1962 Marquee Club
Elvis Aaron Presley The man who started cool. The man who started sexy. The man who started all the above in the mainstream of modern music. In a country where racism pushed the talented bluesmen to the rear of the music stage. People such as Muddy Waters, Elmore James and Robert Johnson. All – disallowed their rightful places on stage and in their bank accounts. … Continue reading Elvis …
Is it me or does Kenny Dupree sound like Tom Jones …? On the first track of his disc-‘ Going with the Flow’ he does. On the second song he does as well. Maybe it is Tom Jo … um, never mind … Kenny Dupree, the oldest of a family of two brothers and a sister – is his own man. Originally of Park Extension, … Continue reading Me, You and Dupree
The Stones – the Rolling Stones, turned fifty years of age last week. Without Chess records and the founder; Marshall Chess – the Stones would never have hit the scene. Heck – without Muddy Waters, the first ‘star’ of Chess, BrIan Jones’ group would never have had a name … The year? 1952. The place … ? Chicago, Illinois. Muddy Waters was the city’s newest … Continue reading I Think I Busted a Button on my Trousers … I Hope Muddy doesn’t see!
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