This blog spot is the home to my ramblings. I am a free lance writer. Most of my work goes on Associated Content. Sometimes I write what is on my mind, sometimes I plug some of my writing, and sometimes a combination of the two. So, sit back read, enjoy, and we will see where it goes.
The recordings were done arguably at Buddy Guy's and Stevie Ray Vaughan's prime. A lot of people around my age have Stevie Ray among their top guitarists. Buddy Guy is a blues legend and one of the best blues guitarists of all time. I'm not surprised Stevie won but I thought it would be closer.
Chet Atkins was a big influence on Tommy Emmanuel. Atkins was impressed with Tommy's talent. Tommy was on Chet's final album. Chet named him a Certified Guitar Player along with four other guitarists. This battle was between two great guitarists who would probably be happy with whoever won.
The results were close as one would expect. Tommy won 5 to 3.
"Angelina"
"Stevie's Blues
"Tall Fidler"
Well I hope you enjoyed and I will have a new battle on the 15th!
Bill Wyman turns 80 years young today. He became a legend by being the bass player for The Rolling Stones. He decided to retire from the Stones in the 90s and pursue his own band and other projects.
Here is a track from his recent release called "Running Back to You"
A vintage clip from The Rolling Stones "Rocks Off" circa 1972...
MTV's clip about Bill Wyman leaving...
A one off return...
Bill and his Rhythm Kings "Melody"
Well I hope you enjoyed the celebration and I will be back soon with another post!
I became a fan of the late, great bluesman John Lee Hooker through Led Zeppelin. Zeppelin woujld add bits of "Boogie Chillen'" on their live versions of "Whole Lotta Love." When I saw Robert Plant when I was 17 he pretty much sealed my fate as a JLH fan when he covered "Dimples."
The original "Boogie Chillen'" ,,,,
I am grateful for the rockers for turning me on to John Lee Hooker because it made me seek him out and actually see him perform before his death. However, this post isn't about the ones that lead me to this musician. It is about the musician John Lee Hooker.
Here he is with "Dimples"...
Here is John Lee Hooker live in the 60's with "Boom, Boom"
Thanks for visiting and letting me tell you how I was turned onto John Lee Hooker and his music. Thank you for letting me share a few perhaps you will become a fan of his. What artists have turned you on to other artists? Feel free to share in the comments. See you soon!
B.B. King is a living legend. A rock and roll hall of fame member, a blues hall of fame member, Kennedy Center Honoree, awarded a National Medal of Honor, a Presidential Medal of Freedom, 17 Grammy Awards, and he even has a Mississippi Blues Trail Marker. An impressive resume that holds up well against anyone.
Recording with U2 also helped to spread B.B, King's popularity beyond blues...
Eric Clapton helped B.B. King's career grow as well...
Of course B.B. King became King due to his own music..
Over the years I was fortunate to see B.B. King perform life several times in venues like Wolf Trap and Constitution Hall. I even got to see him perform with John Hiatt, Jeff Beck, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd.
I always thought he was a brilliant storyteller. Now at 88 some of his shows have been getting less than glowing reviews. Age and ailments taking bigger tolls. When I saw him I saw how he would sit more during the show. Now reports of lost lyrics, lost musical places, and his guitar playing reduced to brief moments of brilliance. I would take a brief moment of brilliance on Lucille anyday.
This is a review from his performance last Friday from Saint Louis that was a buzz last week. This story reports of more. Sad reports to hear about this musical icon and sad reports to hear about the blues.
Hopefully it was just a bad show. Hopefully he has a little bit more left in him. Maybe he just needs a little help. However, age is a tough thing to over come.
Yes I know I have blogged about him quite a bit this year, but blues guitar legend Buddy Guy celebrates his birthday today. Part of the reason I have blogged about him a lot this year is he is still touring! I was able to see him twice on two different tours. The other is he simply kicks tail on the guitar even at 76!
Here is my review from earlier this month.Here is my review from the Spring Experience Hendrix Show. Here is a clip from the Experience Show with Johnny Lang...
Here he performs with some other greats at the White House...
Here is some vintage blues featuring Buddy Guy, Willie Dixon and Otis Rush..
A little now and then action anyway happy birthday to a great!
