BB King Gone One Year Ago Today – Hard To Believe
It always seemed to me that BB King was larger than life itself. That perfect note, that deep felt solo, that big smile and that deep growl followed by perfect vibrato in his gifted voice. The definition of a great musician is when you instantly recognize them no matter what they play – more than […]
Memphis Honors BB King – Procession and Tribute
Local Memphis TV station reports on the incredible local support for BB King’s final return to Memphis – Stars including Keb Mo, Tony Coleman (BB’s drummer for the last 37 years), Bobby Rush and Rodd Bland (son of late, great Bobby Blue Bland) payed personal tribute to the King of the Blues in a very […]
BB King – Greatest Blues Artist Ever!
There is such a massive legacy of recordings, interviews and performances from the King of the Blues – BB King that although we lost a shining light this past week, we will always be able to remember and rekindle the spirit of the MAN! I absolutely cherish this performance at Farm Aid because it […]
Jimmie Vaughan DF/W At Montreaux
Jimmie Vaughan kicking some ass with DF/W (stands for Dallas Fort-Worth representing an area in Texas) backed by an amazing band really makes for some magic… Jimmie Vaughan – DF/W Always thought Jimmie’s strengths were: Making simple so packed with feeling Writing catchy melodies Amazing rhythm and back-up man Top notch band leader – knows […]
Inspiring Hope, Creativity & Greatness – BB King Museum
I never stop being amazed at the difference BB King has made not only to the world of music, but to the world in general. It’s usually not until someone passes on (and BB is far from that point…) that we learn of the stories of how generous and giving someone has been throughout their […]
Blues Music Is About Connecting With The Fans
Dance halls, Juke joints, seedy bars, the local watering hole, larger arenas and intimate theaters – blues music has always been about connecting with the people and pulling them in emotionally in as honest and pure a way as possible. A top-notch blues shows IS about the performance, but it’s not about the flash, electronics […]
Sweet Home Obama – I Mean Chicago!
Obama kicking back with some of the BIG GUNS of the blues including BB King, Buddy Guy, Mick Jagger, and Jeff Beck as they film a special Tribute To The Blues related to black history month – should be televised Feb 27th on PBS, I’ll be watching for that. I think its great when a […]