Guess whose father-in-law was the original King of the Blues Guitar?
Updated July 28 2019.
Updated July 28 2019.
Updated 31 May 2021. Before The Beatles’ first UK hit, back in 1962, an 18-year-old English rhythm & blues guitarist joined one of the most dynamic – but, mostly, now forgotten – of all English blues-rock bands. They were the Pirates, the band of the great, late Johnny Kidd. (see previous post). Not just a giant of a man, but a giant of the…
“Thank you so much for … keeping the flame of the Blues alive with your Blog; it’s not often that true researchers of Blues dare to say the stuff you have written, for example, the ‘Grail’ of Congo Square article you wrote and also of New York being essential in the public’s early exposure to Blues. Please keep doing…
“@paulgmerry. Well, thank you. I only absorb from those that speak the truth.” DJ Bob (@zczbob). September 1, 2013. Bluesmuse34. Is there a more insightful creative notion than less is more? The best designers and most successful musicians have always worked to this principle. Less is more is the forerunner to such modern recording studio…
“Thanks so much for the article on Lonnie Johnson, Paul. It’s a shame he isn’t better known today. What a phenomenal talent.” Rob Monroe @RobMonroeVideo, Virginia. 2 October 2015. Gary Richrath in his prime. He sadly died this month When I first heard REO Speedwagon around 1971, I thought what fantastic hard rock band these…
” I know those guys must be smart to use computers in such a way. Just not the same.” nora j mckiddie (@mckiddie_j), January 18, 2014, Michigan, USA. I don’t know much about heavy metal drumming, but this post is about exactly that. My experience in this area stretches to witnessing live performances by Led…