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From: jimi2jam <dpearcy@...>
To: clapton@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, October 21, 2009 9:51:01 PM
Subject: [clapton] Chris Layton inducts Billy Cox into Musician's Hall of Fame


Greetings Everyone,
Longtime readers of this group might remember that in 1986 I introduced Jimi
Hendrix' bass player Billy Cox to Stevie Ray, Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon who
had a memorable jam at Nashville's
Opry House on a couple of Hendrix tunes ( Billy played Tommys bass, the same
bass that Jimi had played in a jam with Johnny Winter). It was only fitting that
Chris came into town on Monday October 12th to help induct Billy into the
Musician's Hall of Fame in ceremonies at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. After
introducing Billy to the audience Chris joined Billy and guitarist Kenny Olsen
on a runthrough
of Voodoo Child ( Slight Return). Billy then accepted his award from Chris and
made a short but heartfelt thank you speech. To see the video
of Billy's speech and Chris giving him the award go to my website and
click on "Billy Cox" and scroll down.
http://www.jimihend rixonline. com
To see the photos from the show in 1986 with Stevie just click on
"RocknRoll Heroes" and then the "Stevie Ray Vaughan" link.
ENJOY!
David







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Greetings Everyone,
Longtime readers of this group might remember that in 1986 I introduced Jimi
Hendrix' bass player Billy Cox to Stevie Ray, Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon who
had a memorable jam at Nashville's
Opry House on a couple of Hendrix tunes ( Billy played Tommys bass, the same
bass that Jimi had played in a jam with Johnny Winter). It was only fitting that
Chris came into town on Monday October 12th to help induct Billy into the
Musician's Hall of Fame in ceremonies at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. After
introducing Billy to the audience Chris joined Billy and guitarist Kenny Olsen
on a runthrough
of Voodoo Child ( Slight Return). Billy then accepted his award from Chris and
made a short but heartfelt thank you speech. To see the video
of Billy's speech and Chris giving him the award go to my website and
click on "Billy Cox" and scroll down.
http://www.jimihendrixonline.com
To see the photos from the show in 1986 with Stevie just click on
"RocknRoll Heroes" and then the "Stevie Ray Vaughan" link.
ENJOY!
David

Hi all,
I'm a guitar player from Birmingham UK who has just released my second
instrumental guitar solo album - Green Room. I have many musical
influences - one of them being Eric Clapton. My album features 9 tracks
of varied instrumentals played on both electric and acoustic guitars. My
music has so far appealed to a wide range of audience, young and old -
each track drawing on a different vibe using elements of rock, blues and
classical influences. You can listen to samples and purchase the album
here <http://www.phillewisguitar.com/GreenRoom.htm>    for just £7.99
(Inc. postage)
I hope you enjoy
Phil
www.phillewisguitar.com


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Greetings All,
Bassist Billy Cox, the only surviving member of Jimi Hendrix' bands will be
inducted into the Musician's Hall of Fame in the 3rd annual ceremonies October
12 at Nashville's Symphony Center. He will perform a medley of Hendrix tunes
with Chicago guitarist, Stan Skibby. Other inductees performing will be Toto,
(King of the Surf Guitar) Dick Dale, a posthumous tribute to Chet Atkins played
by Steve Wariner and Charlie Daniels.
Among the presenters will be Rascal Flatts, Beach Boy Al Jardine, and Lenny
Kravitz. These ceremonies the past 3 years have proven to be the musical events
of the year. Brief film and photo tributes are screened
before each artist accepts his award and then performs with the stellar
musicians who gather for the event.You can get details at the Hall of
Fame's website at http://www.musicianshalloffame.com/

I recently visited Billy at his Nashville home. He is looking forward to the
induction ceremony and took time to show me his pride and joy,
a new 3 wheeled Harley Davidson motorcycle. You can see a couple of photos I
took of Billy and the bike at my website. Click on the
"Billy Cox" tab then scroll to the "Billy Cox photos" tab and scroll down.
In the first shot I am giving him a copy of the 9-3-70 Copenhagen CD.
http://www.jimihendrixonline.com
ENJOY!
David

http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/ZeAcscmGbjC/Eric+Clapton+at+LAX/qfmCeI_-oGW/Eric+\
Clapton?pa=1

Eric and Steve come to Chicago this Wednesday and I will be featuring their new
live album on this week's "Hidden Treasures" show.  The show is broadcast
tomorrow(and every Monday) from 12-4 PM CDT at http://uicradio.org/ .  You can
request your favorite cuts by emailing me at rose60612@... .  I hope you
can join me!  John Rose         http://www.myspace.com/rose60612

I have two extra tickets for Clapton/Winwood for June 26th at the Glendale
Arena. The couple I bought them for cannot go.

They are Section 121 (lower level, mid way) Row L, seats 11,12, and I am asking
face value for  them. Please contact me if you or anyone who hasn't seen these
two legends perform, or just want to see them again.

Cannot wait to see this show, should hear some things we haven't heard in a long
time.


Karen S.

I have two tickets to see Clapton and Winwood at the Izod center in NJ.
I can not go to the show. They are Sect 9 Row W, Seats 1 & 2.
I am looking to sell for face value ($420).Let me know if you are interested.
Thanks

I've ever thought the most heartfelt album EC has done is "From The Cradle" as
he'd been really looking forward to this project for many years. I'd start with
"Someday After A While" cuz it's really got the Blues.

CHARLY BLUES

They shined. Winwood's voice, if possible, was better than ever.
Together they are unbeatable.


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Eric will be 64 tomorrow and I'll be celebrating by playing lots of his music on
this week's "Hidden Treasures" show.  The show is broadcast tomorrow(and every
Monday) from 12-4 PM CDT at http://uicradio.org/ .  You can request your
favorite songs by emailing me at rose60612@... .  I hope you can join me! 
John Rose               http://www.myspace.com/rose60612

I assume that it has to be a clapton song.

I have 2 in mind "Motherless Child" (not children),,, the accustic song he
opened the Nothing but the Blues Tour with.  Or "Tell the Truth", but the single
version that I only have on the double LP The History of Eric Clapton... that
I'm not sure ever made it to a CD version.  The single version is different than
the other 2 recorded versions of Tell THe Truth, and it has almost no singing
and is peformed at a lighting fast pace.  To me this would be an ideal song to
jump start the program.

No doubt...... I've Got A Rock And Roll Heart
It is my anthem and I love the guitar work in it.


Bob Buck
Union Alternative Education
Math teacher
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> "Let It Rain' - not sure why, except that I really like that song!
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> The Sincere Maiden of  Rock N Roll
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> and
> pray" - Pete Townshend
> "It ain't  f***ing opera" - Roger Daltrey
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"Let It Rain' - not sure why, except that I really like that song!

The Sincere Maiden of  Rock N Roll

"Pick up my guitar and play, just like  yesterday, then I get on my knees and
pray" - Pete Townshend
"It ain't  f***ing opera" - Roger Daltrey

The Who! _http://www.thewho.com_ (http://www.thewho.com/)

Eric Clapton_http://www.whereseric.com_ (http://www.whereseric.com/)
Worshipping  At The Church of Rock N Roll_http://whozepfloyd.livejournal.com_
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Radio show
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your given your own radio show what is the first song you'll play?


Susanne

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Hi There,

As requested, Here is my full list.

Hope to hear from you again soon.

Dennis


--- On Sun, 1/4/09, Frank M. Michelsen <frankm@...> wrote:
From: Frank M. Michelsen <frankm@...>
Subject: RE: [clapton] bootlegs sale (5cds for £10)
To: clapton@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sunday, January 4, 2009, 2:30 AM











             Hi,



Attachments are automaticaly removed. They must be sent in private email.



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From: Dennis Maynard <densbootlegs@ yahoo.co. uk>

Sent: 3. janúar 2009 19:48

To: clapton@yahoogroups .com

Subject: [clapton] bootlegs sale (5cds for £10)



Hi there,



I am selling my whole collection bootlegs and other

artists that have taken me over 30 years to collect.



I am now selling any 5 live shows of your choice from the

attached list for £10 including postage within the UK or £2 postage for the rest
of the world. These are being sold on a first come, first bases. I accept cheque
or paypal. There are all on CD-Rs and come with

artwork covers. They are sent out in sleeve covers not

jewel cases.



Please let me know if you are interested.



Happy new year



Dennis



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Sent: 3. janúar 2009 19:48
To: clapton@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [clapton] bootlegs sale (5cds for £10)

Hi there,

I am selling my whole collection bootlegs and other
artists that have taken me over 30 years to collect.

I am now selling any 5 live shows of your choice from the
attached list for £10 including postage within the UK or £2 postage for the rest
of the world. These are being sold on a first come, first bases. I accept cheque
or paypal. There are all on CD-Rs and come with
artwork covers. They are sent out in sleeve covers not
jewel cases.

Please let me know if you are interested.

Happy new year

Dennis




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Dennis - I may have interest but the message I received contained no list. I am
in the USA though.

--- On Sat, 1/3/09, Dennis Maynard <densbootlegs@...> wrote:

From: Dennis Maynard <densbootlegs@...>
Subject: [clapton] bootlegs sale (5cds for £10)
To: clapton@yahoogroups.com
Date: Saturday, January 3, 2009, 2:48 PM






Hi there,

I am selling my whole collection bootlegs and other
artists that have taken me over 30 years to collect.

I am now selling any 5 live shows of your choice from the
attached list for £10 including postage within the UK or £2 postage for the rest
of the world. These are being sold on a first come, first bases. I accept cheque
or paypal. There are all on CD-Rs and come with
artwork covers. They are sent out in sleeve covers not
jewel cases.

Please let me know if you are interested.

Happy new year

Dennis

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profits without having to write one single word, create your own
online-marketing money machine. If you sell any product or service online,
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to buy any of these titles for your own reading pleasure.
If so feel free to browse my extensive eBook collection.
http://www.verychea pebooks.co. uk/

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]


















[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Hi there,

I am selling my whole collection bootlegs and other
artists that have taken me over 30 years to collect.

I am now selling any 5 live shows of your choice from the
attached list for £10 including postage within the UK or £2 postage for the rest
of the world. These are being sold on a first come, first bases. I accept cheque
or paypal. There are all on CD-Rs and come with
artwork covers. They are sent out in sleeve covers not
jewel cases.

Please let me know if you are interested.

Happy new year

Dennis




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Greetings All,
It was with great sadness that I woke up this morning to the
newspaper story that singer/singwriter/music legend Delaney Bramlett
died Saturday morning from complications of gallbladder surgery. He
was 69.
The list of music luminaries that he worked played and recorded with
is long. He wrote "Let It Rain" for Eric Clapton and produced Eric's
first solo album in 1970. He taught George Harrison how to play
slide guitar (he told me that himself) and even took George on tour
with the Delaney & Bonnie and Friends group for which George thanked
him by giving him the one of a kind Fender Telecaster that George is
seen playing in the rooftop concert at the end of the "Let It Be"
movie.
I met Delaney in 2002 in Nashville when he came to town to sing
backup (along with ex-wife Bonnie) at daughter Bekka's CD release
party at a small club in Nashville.(the first time the two had
performed together in 25 years).
I went down that afternoon hoping to catch them rehearsing and
entered a propped open side door and there he was.I introduced
myself and gave him a couple of photos from the day Jimi Hendrix sat
in with Delaney's band 1969 at a gig in Los Angeles. Delaney was
visibly moved. He held the color photo to his chest and said, "This
is just a joy." He thanked me and he and Bonnie signed my copies and
I gave them both copies. He even gave me his email address and phone
number (how cool is THAT?) and we talked a couple of times on the
phone. He sent me a copy of his unreleased new CD (he had no record
deal at the time) and I hooked him up with the people at XM Satellite
Radio and they interviewed himon the air and put his new music into
rotation on the Blues and Classic Rock channels.
He talked of coming back to Nashville to visit and coming by my home
to teach my son (a young musician) the rudiments of slide guitar).
To see the photos he and Bonnie signed for me go to my website and
click on the "Autographs" link and scroll down.There is also the
link to his website in the links section.
http://www.jimihendrixonline.com
David

Fw: [Bluesville] Today In Blues - Dec 17


--- On Tue, 12/16/08, hiway_61revisited <hiway_61revisited@...>
wrote:

     From: hiway_61revisited <hiway_61revisited@...>
     Subject: [Bluesville] Today In Blues - Dec 17
     To: Bluesville@yahoogroups.com
     Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2008, 9:54 PM

     Today In Blues - Dec 17

     On this 17th day of December in 1939 New Orleans Blues pianist James
     Booker was born The Crescent City.
     Booker was a flamboyant and eccentric pianist with an amazing left
     hand technique that influenced many other New Orleans pianists.
     ------------ --------- ----

     Influential Blues harmonica player Paul Butterfield was born in
     Chicago on this day in 1942.
     Butterfield was a trained classical flautist when he took up guitar
     and began listening to Blues. He met guitarist Elvin Bishop and they
     began playing parties as an acoustic duo and hanging out at the Black
     Blues clubs on the South Side of Chicago, where they were befriended
     by the likes of Muddy Waters , Howlin Wolf, Junior Wells, Little
     Walter and Otis Rush. Bishop says "Butter" learned to play harp in 6
     months , "a natural genius". They recruited bassist Jerome Arnold and
     drummer Sam Lay from Howlin` Wolf`s band and formed The Paul
     Butterfield Blues Band, becoming the first integrated Blues
     band..Guitarist Mike Bloomfield and keyboardist Mark Naftalin joined
     the band for their first album, which became the the first million
     selling Blues album. The band became a major influence on countless
     young musicians, including yours truly.
     ------------ --------- ----

     Eddie Kendricks, lead vocalist for The Temptations, was born in Union
     Springs, AL on this day in 1937.
     ------------ --------- ----

     Art Neville, keyboardist and vocalist with The Neville Brothers, was
     born in New Orleans on this day in 1937.
     ------------ --------- ----

     New Orleans Blues vocalist Little Sonny Jones (Specialty, Imperial
     records) died on this day in New Orleans in 1989 at age 58.
     ------------ --------- ----

     Chicago slide guitarist Hound Dog Taylor died on this day in 1975 in
     Chicago at age 60.
     Taylor was born in Misissippi and became a Chicago Club mainstay in
     the 50s, but was only recorded sporatically until Bruce Iglauer
     formed Alligator Records exclusively to record Hound Dog.
     ------------ --------- ----

     Legendary Blues guitarist Big Joe Williams died on this day in 1982 in
     Macon, GA at age 79.
     Williams` career spanned 6 decades and he recorded for Vocalion,
     Paramount, Okeh, Bluebird and Prestige Records, among others. Big Joe
     played a nine string guitar in an open tuning (Usually G).
     ------------ --------- -

     Veteran record producer Joel Dorn, who worked with such artists as
     Roberta Flack, Max Roach, and the Neville Brothers, died of a heart
     attack on Monday, December 17, in New York. He was 65.
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     On this day in 1938, John Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson (the first)
     records "Christmas Morning Blues"

     On this day in 1955, Carl Perkins wrote Blue Suede Shoes. Less than 48
     hours later, he recorded it at the Sun Studios in Memphis. The tune
     became one of the first records to be popular on rock, country and
     rhythm & blues charts at the same time.
     ------------ --------- -----

Today In Blues - Dec 15


© 2004 L.W. "Junior" Jackson

On this 15th day of December in 1939 vocalist Cindy Birdsong of The
Supremes was born in Camden, NJ.
------------------------

Radio DJ Alan Freed, who claimed to have coined the term "Rock n
Roll", was born today in 1921 in Salem, OH.
The term had long been a slang for sex, used in variations in many
Blues songs.
-------------------------

Producer John Hammond of Columbia Records was born today in 1910 in
NYC, NY.
Hammond "discovered" and produced Billie Holliday, Bessie Smith,
Stevie Ray Vaughan, Aretha Franklin, Charlie Christian, Bennie
Goodman, Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. His "Spirituals to Swing"
concert in NYC in the late 30s brought many Blues artists into the
public light, and his son John Hammond Jr is a long time prominent
Blues artist.
---------------------------

West Coast Blues harp player Mark Hummel (Flying Fish, Tone-Cool
Records) was born on this day in New Haven, CT in 1955.
Hummel has been on the Blues scene for years, and has emerged as one
of the Blues premier harp players. His "Harmonica Blowout" concerts,
featuring multible Blues harp players, have become major drawers
across the country.
-------------------------

Jazz pianist and bandleader Stan Kenton wa born today in 1911 in
Wichata, KS.
-------------------------

Chicago Blues singer Andrew "Voice " Odom was born on this day in 1936
in Denham Springs, LA.
Odom sang with Earl Hooker in the 60s and Jimmy Dawkins in the 70s.
He released a solo album on Flying Fish records "Goin' To California"
in 1992. He died of a heart attack while enroute from Buddy Guy`s
Legends in Chicago to another Chicago club, The Checkerboard shortly
after "Goin` To California" was released.
----------------------------

Johnny Bond, sax player for Johnny Ace and BB King, died on this day
in 1989 in Oak Park, IL at age 70.
-----------------------

Saxaphonist Jackie Brenston, who played with Ike Turner and co-wrote
"Rocket 88", considered by many to be the first Rock n Roll song, died
on this day in 1979 in Memphis.
Brenston took Rocket 88 to the top of the R&B charts in 1952,
recording it with Turner`s "Kings of Rhythm", but billed as "Jackie
Brenston and His Delta Cats". He continued to play with The Kings of
Rhythm until 1962. He did some session work for Buddy Guy and Otis
Rush before giving up music and spending his life as a truck driver.
------------------------

Bruce Kaplin, founder of Flying Fish records, died on this day in 1992
in Chicago at age 47.
--------------------------

Jazz - Blues pianist and songwriter Fats Waller died on this day in
1943 in Kansas City, MO at age 39.
Waller was an icon of jazz in the 20s and 30s.
------------------------

On this day in 1877, Thomas Edison finally got around to filing a
patent on that phonograph he invented 25 days earlier.
-------------------------

Fw: [Bluesville] Today In Blues - Dec 14


--- On Sun, 12/14/08, hiway_61revisited <hiway_61revisited@...>
wrote:

     From: hiway_61revisited <hiway_61revisited@...>
     Subject: [Bluesville] Today In Blues - Dec 14
     To: Bluesville@yahoogroups.com
     Date: Sunday, December 14, 2008, 5:23 AM

     Today In Blues - Dec 14

     © 2004 L.W. "Junior" Jackson

     On this 14th day of December in 1899 harmonica player Deford Bailey
     was born in Bellwood, TN.
     Bailey was the first (and only, until Charlie Pride many years
     later) Black member of The Grand Ol` Opry. Bailey`s early recordings
     were the first decent recordings of harmonica and were a huge
     influence on many young Southern boys to play the harmonica,
     leading to a host of Blues harmonica players emerging in the late 20s
     and early 30s. Bailey appeared on 49 of the first 52 shows on The
     Grand Ol` Opry, and his "Train Sound" was featured in the shows
     introduction. Baily was finally enshrined in The Country Music Hall
     of Fame in 2005 after years of being snubbed, despite his
     contributions.
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     Motown vocalist Ronnie McNair was born today in 1949 in Camden, AL.
     ------------ --------- -----

     Lester Melrose, producer and owner of Bluebird Records, was born on
     this day in 1891 in Olney, IL.
     Melrose gave rise to modern Chicago Blues in the 30s. His Bluebird
     label, formed to supply juke boxes in Black clubs throughout the
     country recorded nearly all of the best Chicago Blues artists, as
     well as artists from St. Louis ad the South in the pre war era. John
     Lee "Sonny Boy" Williamson, one of the most popular Blues artists of
     that era, along with Big Bill Broonzy, Tampa Red, Henry Townsend,
     Walter Davis, Big Joe Williams, Jazz Gillum, and many more were in
     Bluebird`s stable. After the war, it seemed Melrose couldn`t catch on
     to the electric rumblings coming from Chicago clubs, and he lost his
     grip on Chicago blues, overpowered by The Chess brothers. He faded
     from the business by the early 50s.
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     Jazz pianist Phineas Newborn Jr. was born in Whiteville, TN on this
     day in 1931.
     Newborn was known as a Be-Bop stylist but began his career in R&B
     and played with BB King in the early 50s.
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     Jimmy Williams, guitarist for The Bluzblasters, was born today in 1962
     in South Carolina.
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     Jazz and Blues alto saxaphonist Leo Wright was born on this day in
     1933 in Wichata, KS.
     Wright played with Jimmy Witherspoon, Jimmie Smith, Kenny Burrell
     and Dizzy Gilespie, among others.
     ------------ --------- ----

     Gospel Vocalist Josephine Birdsong died on this day in 1981 in L.A. CA
     at age 59.
     ------------ --------- ----

     New Orleans vocalist Curley Moore, who sang with Jump Blues pianist
     Huey Smith, died on this day in 1985 in New Orleans at age 51.
     ------------ --------- ------

     Blues, R&B and Jazz vocalist Dinah Washington (Ruth Jones) died on
     this day in 1963 in Detroit at age 39.
     Washington was one of the most versatile and gifted vocalists in
     American popular music history. She started out playing piano and
     directing her church choir, but didn`t believe in mixing the secular
     with the spiritual, and unfortunately never recorded in the Gospel
     genre. She covered a lot of other ground, however. She began her
     secular career with Lionell Hampton from 1943 to `46, and dominated
     the R&B charts in the 40s and 50s. She crossed over easily from Jazz
     to Blues to Pop, and was an incalculable influence on most female R&B
     singers that followed her. Virtually all her recordings are in print
     on CD, including a massive reissue series of her Mercury and Emarcy
     recordings.
     ------------ --------- ----

     On this day in 1963, Sam Cooke's "Little Red Rooster" peaked at #11 on
     the pop singles chart.
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Fw: [Bluesville] Today In Blues - Dec 11


     From: hiway_61revisited <hiway_61revisited@...>
     Subject: [Bluesville] Today In Blues - Dec 11
     To: Bluesville@yahoogroups.com
     Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 10:19 PM

     Today In Blues - Dec 11

     © 2004 L.W. "Junior" Jackson

     On this 11th day of December in 1951 acoustic Blues guitarist
     /songwriter "Diamond" Jim Greene (Black Magic, Cooling Board Records)
     was born in Chicago.
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     Saxaphonist, keyboardist, songwriter and producer Booker T Jones of
     Booker T and The MGs was born today in 1944 in Memphis, TN.
     Jones was one of the creators of The "Memphis Sound" and is featured
     on countless Soul and Blues hits from Stax Records, including Sam and
     Dave`s "Soul Man", "Hold on, I`m Comin", and hits by Otis Redding,
     Wilson Pickett, Rufus and Carla Thomas, and Albert King, among
     others. He co-wrote the Blues classic "Born Under a Bad Sign". His
     band had several solo instrumental hits, including "Green Onions",
     and "Groovin`"
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     Darryl Jones, bassist for The Rolling Stones, was born in Chicago on
     this day in 1961.
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     Blues vocalist, drummer and harmonica player Big Mama Thornton was
     born on this day in 1926 in Montgomery, AL.
     Thornton is best known for being the originater of the Elvis
     hit "Hound Dog" and her song "Ball and Chain" whose overwrought but
     well intentioned cover by Janis Joplin helped Thornton`s career
     immensely in the 60s.
     Thornton was an accomplished harp player, almost unheard of for a
     female in those days. She was a tough cookie who dressed like a man
     and took no gruff from anyone. Years of drug abuse took its toll, and
     her once ample frame dwindled to downright scrawny in her later years.
     She was found dead in a low-rent rooming house in L.A. in 1984.
     Recommended: "The Original Hound Dog" on Ace, "The Peacock
     Recordings" on MCA, and The Complete Vanguard Years" on Vanguard.
     ------------ --------- ----

     Jazz pianist McCoy Tyner was born on this day in 1938 in Philadelphia,
     PA.
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     Steve Wagner, producer for Delmark records, was born in Chicago on
     this day in 1957.
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     Chicago Guitarist Andrew Brown died on this day in 1985 in Harvey, IL
     at age 48.
     Brown moved from Mississippi to Chicago in 1946 at age nine and was
     tutored on guitar by Earl Hooker. By the early 50s he was playing
     professionally. He was woefully underecorded, releasing a few
     singles in the sixties, until Alligator released 3 of his songs on
     its` anthology series "Living Chicago Blues" in 1980. Dick Shurman
     produced 1982`s Handy Award winning album "Big Brown`s Chicago Blues"
     on Black Magic records, and "On The Case" for Double Trouble in 1985.
     Brown was already suffering from lung cancer by then, and he died
     shortly after its release.
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     Country fiddle pioneer "Fiddlin" John Carson (OKeh Records) died on
     this day in 1949 in Atlanta, GA at age 81.
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     Soul, R&B and Gospel guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and producer Sam
     Cooke died on this day in Los Angeles, CA in 1964 at age 33.
     Cooke was a major influence on soul music in his short career and had
     several big hits, including "Bring It On Home To Me".
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     Gospel vocalist Andy Kirk of The Clouds Of Joy died on this day in
     1992 in Harlem, NY at age 94.
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     On this day in 1957, Jerry Lee Lewis married his 13-year-old cousin,
     Myra Gale Brown.
     Although that may have been accepted in rural Louisiana, it was not
     in the rest of the country and nearly ruined Lewis` career.
     ------------ --------- -----

     On this day in 1960, Aretha Franklin makes her New York debut at The
     Village Vanguard.

Derek Trucks Band: New CD "Already Free" Due 13 January
News entry published on 28 November 2008 / Last modified on 29
November 2008

The Derek Trucks Band highly anticipated sixth studio album, "Already
Free", hits store shelves on 13 January.

Self-produced by Trucks in his home studio in Florida, it represents
the band's natural evolution as they move forward integrating
influences that span a variety of musical genres. Known for their
blues roots, the group takes this album well beyond blues to
incorporate the largers sounds of rock and soul.

Trucks said that, "this album was completely organic. We had no
expectations. We just came down and started writing. Then one thing
led to the next. I had all this time off so I just started calling up
friends. And once the process started rolling and once we realized
that we were onto something, we were writing tunes and all the sounds
we were getting were amazing and it was starting to feel great. It
felt like something was happening and we wanted to keep throwing
musicians on the fire."

The band consists of Derek Turcks on guitar, Todd Smallie on bass,
percussionist Count M'Buto, Yonrico Scott on drums, Kofi Burbridge on
keyboards and vocalist Mike Mattison. The band was joined by pals like
Doyle Bramhall II, Oteil Burbridge and Trucks' wife, Susan Tedeschi in
the studio. Bramhall takes over vocal duties on two songs, "Maybe This
Time" and "Our Love."

The first single from the album - a cover of "Down In The Flood" from
Bob Dylan and The Band's "The Basement Tapes" was released 4 November.
It has almost more relevance now post-Hurricane Katrina than when it
was written in 1967. "I think it really turned out to be one of the
most powerful tracks on the record. I think lyrically it's pretty
timely. Crash on the levee, down in the flood, are so significant
post-Katrina. There are some good metaphors, as there are in most
Dylan tunes," says Trucks.

"Already Free" reflects all of Trucks' many influences and
experiences, and highlights the quintessential Derek Trucks Band sound
of mixing soulful vocals and expert guitar playing on what is poised
to be the band's definitive album.

Derek Trucks Band - Already Free

Track Listing:

01. Down In The Flood
02. Something To Make You Happy
03. Maybe This Time
04. Sweet Inspiration
05. Don't Miss Me
06. Get What You Deserve
07. Our Love
08. Down Don't Bother Me
09. Day Is Almost Gone
10. Back Where I Started
11. I Know
12. Already Free

For more information, visit www.derektrucksband.com


Coutsey of www.clapton.com

Concert Added To Clapton's 2009 Japan Tour
News entry published on 8 December 2008 / Last modified on 8 December 2008

Due to popular demand, another show has been added to Eric Clapton's
2009 Japan Tour. It takes place on 28 February at Tokyo's Budokan
Hall. This brings the number of performances happening in Osaka and
Tokyo to nine for this tour.

Tickets for the just added concert go on sale to the general public on
21 December 2008.

Eric Clapton last toured Japan with his band in late 2006.

Eric Clapton & His Band: Japan Tour 2009
12 February / Osaka Castle Hall, Osaka - doors open 18:00 - 19:00 start
13 February / Osaka Castle Hall, Osaka - doors open 18:00 - 19:00 start
15 February / Budokan, Tokyo - doors open 16:00 - 17:00 start
18 February / Budokan, Tokyo - doors open 18:00 - 19:00 start
19 February / Budokan, Tokyo - doors open 18:00 - 19:00 start
24 February / Budokan, Tokyo - doors open 18:00 - 19:00 start
25 February / Budokan, Tokyo - doors open 18:00 - 19:00 start
27 February / Budokan, Tokyo - doors open 18:00 - 19:00 start
28 February / Budokan, Tokyo - doors open 16:00 - 17:00 start **NEW**

Tickets are 11,000 Yen / 9,000 Yen / 4,000 Yen

Tickets for all previously announced concerts went on sale to the
general public on 29 November 2008. Tickets for the added concert on
28 February 2009 will go on sale to the general public on 21 December
2008.
OSAKA CONCERTS - Telephone sales from 06 6341 4506
TOKYO CONCERTS - Telephone sales from 03 3402 5999
Internet sales: UDO Artists Japan / Eric Clapton Page (Website is in
Japanese)

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listed on official ticket-seller, promoter, or venue websites until 24
hours before the sale is scheduled to begin. Where's Eric! recommends
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UDO Artists Japan - Eric Clapton Page (website is in Japanese) - it
shows that this tour will have special commemorative tickets
highlighting EC's past Japan Tours since 1974 with historical
photographs. It also has internet ticket purchase information and pricing.

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Fw: [Bluesville] Today In Blues - Dec 10


--- On Tue, 12/9/08, hiway_61revisited <hiway_61revisited@...>
wrote:

     From: hiway_61revisited <hiway_61revisited@...>
     Subject: [Bluesville] Today In Blues - Dec 10
     To: Bluesville@yahoogroups.com
     Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 10:19 PM

     Today In Blues - Dec 10

     © 2o03 L.W. "Junior" Jackson

     On this 10th day of December in 1932 perrenial Jazz bassist Bob
     Cranshaw was born in Evanton, IL.
     Cranshaw played and / or toured with such jazz greats as Wes
     Montgomery, Coleman Hawkins, McCoy Tyner, Thelonius Monk, Ella
     Fitzgerald, Buddy Rich, Oscar Peterson and many more. Bob was also a
     regular in the cast of Sesame Street for many years.
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     Inluential Blues guitarist Guitar Slim (Eddie Jones), who wrote the
     Blues classic "The Things I used to Do" and was a major influence on
     Albert Collins, Lonnie Brooks, Buddy Guy and others, was born in
     Greenwood, MS on this day in 1926.
     Check out the superb "Sufferin` Mind" on Specialty Records.
     ------------ --------- ----

     Keyboardist Ronald Caldwell of The Bar-Kays died on this day in 1967
     in Lake Monona, WI at age 19.
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     Drummer Carl Cunningham of The Bar-Kays died on this day in 1967 in
     Lake Monoma, WI at age 18.
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     Saxaphonist Phalon Jones of The Bar-Kays died on this day in Lake
     Monoma, WI at age 18.
     ------------ --------- -----

     Guitarist James King of The Bar-Kays died on this day in 1967 in Lake
     Monoma, WI at age 18.
     ------------ --------- ------

     Guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and Soul music legend Otis Redding
     died on this day in Lake Monoma, WI at age 26.
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     Piedmont Blues guitarist Willie Trice died on this day in 1976 in
     Durham, NC at age 66.
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     On this day in 1949, Antoine "Fats" Domino recorded his first sides
     for Imperial Records. The legend from New Orleans recorded "The Fat
     Man". It is believed that this un-documented million seller is what
     earned him his nickname.
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{Bluesville} Today In Blues - Dec 9


© 2004 L.W. "Junior" Jackson

On this 9th day of December in 1943, Roots-Rocker Rick Danko of The
Band was born in Simcoe, Ontario.
-------------------------

Guitarist Blind Roosevelt Graves was born on this day in 1909 in
Summerland, MS. Graves was a Mississippi guitarist and singer who
stradled the line of sacred and secular music during the 20s and 30s.
He often played with his brother Uaroy and pianist Cooney Vaughn.
Graves recorded 21 sides fo the Paramount and American Recordng
Company labels, and those recordings are available on "Complete
Recorded Works 1927-1936" on Document. Graves formed The Mississippi
Jooks with his brother and Vaughn in the mid-30s, and they also
recorded for American Records. Graves disappeared in the early 40s
and it is not known where he settled or when he died.
----------------------

Harmonica player R.L. Griffin was born on this day in 1939 in Kilgore,
TX. Griffin reorded for Black Grape Records.
-----------------------

New Orleans R&B singer Jessie Hill was born on this day in The
Crescent City. Hill is best know fo his 1960 hit "Ooh Poo Dah Doo".
-----------------------

Chicago Blues guitarist Tom Holland was born on this day in 1977.
Holland has worked with John Primer, Eddy Clearwater, James Cotton
and leads Tom Holland and The Shuffle Kings.
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Texas guitarist and harmonica player Smokey Logg (Gila Monster
records) was born on this day in 1952 in Texas.
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Harmonica player Polka Dot Slim was born Monroe Vincent on this day in
1919 in Woodvile, MS. Vincent worked with guitarist Lightnin Slim in
the late 50s and recorded for Excello under the name Vince Monroe. He
also recordd as "Mr. Calhoun" for the Zynn label. He settled in New
Orleans in the 60s and began using the name Polka Dot Slim, playing
clubs with guitarist "Guitar" Joe Willis and recording for the
Instant label. He died in 1982.
------------------------

Chicago harmonica legend Amos "Junior" Wells was born on this day in
1934 in West Memphis, AR. Wells was an active performer
from the dawn of the fifties untill his death in 1998.
His career began when he was a young teen and joined Louis and David
Myers to form "The Dueces", eventually becoming "The Aces". Most Blues
fans know the story of Junior replacing Little Walter in The Muddy
Waters Band, and Little Walter returning to Chicago and hiring The
Aces as his band. Some don`t realize that Junior was 19 years old
when he joined Muddy. Junior Wells is one of a few true Chicago Blues
harmonica legends. There is a kings-ransom of Junior Wells CDs
available. Start with "Hoodoo Man Blues" on Delmark, which is
a "desert island" CD to most Blues fans. Also check out "Blues Hits
Big Town", also on Delmark, and "Come On In This House" on Telarc.
Fans of Junior Wells will love "1957-1966" on Paula. Wells also had a
long partnership with guitarist Buddy Guy, and has many CDs available
with Guy.
--------------------------

Pianist Calvin Jackson, who played with Victoria Spivey, died on this
day in 1985 in Encintas, CA at age 66.
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Harmonica player Eugene "Texas" Ray died on this day in 1993 in
Electra, TX at age 56.
--------------------------

On this day in 1925, Bessie Smith recorded "Lonesome Desert Blues" in
New York City for Columbia Records.
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On this day in 1927, Louis Armstrong And His Hot Five recorded "Got No
Blues", and "Struttin' With Some Barbecue" in Chicago for OKeh.
---------------------------

On this day in 1928, Earl "Fatha" Hines recorded "A Monday Date", and
"Caution Blues" in Chicago for OKeh.
-----------------------

On this day in 1978, comedians John Belushi and Dan Ackroyd's version
of Sam & Dave's "Soul Man" was released under the name, "The Blues
Brothers".

Fw: [Bluesville] Today In Blues - Dec 8


--- On Sun, 12/7/08, hiway_61revisited <hiway_61revisited@...>
wrote:

     From: hiway_61revisited <hiway_61revisited@...>
     Subject: [Bluesville] Today In Blues - Dec 8
     To: Bluesville@yahoogroups.com
     Date: Sunday, December 7, 2008, 10:29 PM

     Today In Blues - Dec 8

     © 2004 L.W. "Junior" Jackson

     On this 8th day of December in 1947 Southern Rock vocalist and
     keyboard player Gregg Allman was born in Nashville, TN.
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     Blues saxaphonist Johnny Board was born on this day in 1919 in
     Chicago.
     Johnny played with Lionel Hampton, Wes Montgomery, Fontella Bass,
     Bobby "Blue" Bland, BB King, Johnny Ace, Teresa Brewer, Gatemouth
     Brown, and Floyd Dixon, among many others.
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     Blues and Boogie Woogie pianist and vocalist Cleo Brown was born on
     this day in 1903 in Meridian, MS.
     Known as a "Female Fats Waller", Cleo was a popular Blues
     entertainer during the 30s and 40s. She got religion and
     faded from the Blues scene, but re-emerged in the 80s.
     ------------ --------- ----

     Piedmont Blues guitarist and pianist Henry "Rufe" Johnson was born on
     this day in 1908 in Union, SC.
     There is only one CD of Rufe in print, "The Union County Flash" on
     Trix Records.
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     Rock singer Jim Morrison of The Doors was born on this day in 1943 in
     Melbourne, FL.
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     The great Hammond B-3 organ player Jimmy Smith was born on this day in
     1925 in Norristown, PA.
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     West Coast Blues guitarist Hollywood Fats (Michael Mann) died on this
     day in 1986 in L.A. CA at age 32.
     Hollywood Fats died before he was recognized for his undeniable
     talent. Larry Taylor, with forty years experience as a top Blues
     bassist and member of "The Hollywood Fats Band", calls Fats 'The
     Greatest Blues guitarist". The only CD The Hollywood Fats Band has
     out is on Black Top. There is a release of studio sessions, but Fats
     can be heard on The James Harmon Band`s "Extra Napkins" and Mo'
     Napkins" and on William Clarke`s "Hittin` Heavy", "Blues From LA"
     and "Tip Of The Top". Hollywood Fats is also on Rod
     Piazza`s "Harpburn" and "Vintage Live:1975".
     ------------ --------- --

     Chicago Blues harmonica legend Big Walter "Shakey" Horton died on this
     day in 1981 in Chicago at age 63.
     Arguably one of the best of the post-war Chicago harp players,
     Shakey`s shy demeanor and unwillingness to be a bandleader caused him
     to gain less recognition than his peers such as Little Walter and
     Sonny Boy 2. Horton has recorded with some of the greats of Chicago
     Blues, including Muddy Waters, Jimmy Rogers, Otis Rush, Johnny Shines,
     Tampa Red, and many others. His work on Jimmy Rogers` "Walkin` By
     Myself" is considered by many to be the quintessential Chicago Blues
     harp song. Willie Dixon called Horton "the best Blues harmonica
     player I ever heard". If you don`t own any Big Walter, start
     with "Big Walter Horton with Carey Bell" on Alligator, and "Fine
     Cuts" on Blind Pig. If you are a Big Walter fan looking for more,
     try "Memphis Recordings:1951" on Kent Records, or "Johnny Shines With
     Big Walter Horton" on Testament.
     ------------ --------- -------

     New Orleans Jazz and pre-war Chicago Blues pianist Richard M. Jones
     died on this day in 1945 in Chicago at age 53.
     Jones was the composer of the Blues classic "Trouble In Mind". He
     had an interesting career, beginning with a Jazz background in New
     Orleans, and ending in Chicago with the Delta-gone-urban Blues sound
     of 30s and 40s Chicago. His complete recorded works are available on
     2 CDs ""1923-1927" and "1927-1944" on the Classics label.
     ------------ --------- --------

     Jump Blues pianist and vocalist Julia Lee died on this day in 1958 in
     Kansas City, MO at age 56.
     Lee was a mainstay on the K.C Blues scene during the 40s and 50s.
     She recorded frequently for Columbia from 1944-1950. Fans of Jump
     Blues should check out "Julia Lee and Her Boyfriends" on JSP,
     or "Kansas City Star" on Bear Family Records.
     ------------ --------- --------

     Guitarist and songwriter John Lennon died on this day in 1980 in NYC,
     NY at age 40.
     ------------ --------- -------

     Blues drummer Willie "Rough-Dried" Williams died on this day in 1988
     at age 66.
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