Category Archives: Rock

Today’s Quote: Scott Walker, Far Right Rock Star

Posted on May 9, 2012 by admin

“Walker’s supporters feel intensely in favor of him. And his opponents, the people supporting me, are very, very unhappy with the way he created an ideological civil war here in the state of Wisconsin and now is having the time … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, “Bring It On Home to Me”

Posted on May 9, 2012 by admin

Piedmont-Delta folk blues kings Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee tear it up on this tune written and made popular by Sam Cooke.

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Today’s Music: Taj Mahal and the Pointer Sisters, “Sweet Home Chicago” (1972)

Posted on May 8, 2012 by admin

Shakin’ it up this morning with a different version of this old blues chestnut. While you’re listening, read about Taj Mahal here. H/T to Mat Wilson.

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Today’s Music: Junior Wells and Buddy Guy, “Hoodoo Man Blues” Live…

Posted on May 7, 2012 by admin

…at the Montreux Jazz Festival. You don’t get much closer to the bone in blues than Junior and Buddy.

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Cartoons: Caught in the Internet for May 5, 2012

Posted on May 5, 2012 by admin
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Today’s Music: Ray Charles, “Them That’s Got”

Posted on May 4, 2012 by admin

Ray, from his salad days in the ‘50s and ‘60s.

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Today’s Music: Tesla Coils Playing “Sweet Home Alabama”

Posted on May 3, 2012 by admin

Annoying and fascinating at the same time. H/T to Baron Dave Romm.

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Today’s Music: The Beatles, “Baby, You’re a Rich Man”

Posted on May 2, 2012 by admin

From that obscure band from Liverpool, England, who might have gone somewhere if they had listened to Brian Epstein.

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Today’s Music: Host of Blues Stars Play “Sweet Little Angel” plus (1993)

Posted on April 27, 2012 by admin

B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Albert Collins, Jeff Beck and Buddy Guy perform at the Apollo Theater in New York.

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Today’s Music: Charlie Musselwhite’s South Side Blues Band, “River Hip Mama” (2009)

Posted on April 26, 2012 by admin

Never heard of bluesman Charlie Musselwhite? Learn more here while you listen to him live at the 2009 Chicago Blues Fest.

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