Category Archives: Rock

Today’s Music: Chick Corea, Bobby Sheehan, Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Posted on June 12, 2012 by admin

Jazz-rock fusion progenitor and multi-keyboardist Chick Corea was born today in 1941. Here he is with guitarist Al Di Meola and Stanley Clarke: Blues Traveler bassist Bobby Sheehan entered the world in 1968. (Sadly, he left it in 1999 of … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Pinetop Smith, Hazel Scott, Joey Dee

Posted on June 11, 2012 by admin

Clarence “Pinetop” Smith, the ‘King of Boogie-Woogie Piano,’ was born today in 1904. Even though he died young in 1929, the influence of his piano style can still be heard today, along with this tune, first recorded in 1928. The … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Howlin’ Wolf and João Gilberto

Posted on June 10, 2012 by admin

Bluesman Chester Burnett, better known as Howlin’ Wolf, was born today in 1910 (d. 1976). I’d include a list of all the musicians Wolf influenced, but I don’t feel like typing all day. Just glad I got a chance to … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Les Paul, Jackie Wilson, Johnny Ace

Posted on June 9, 2012 by admin

‘Mr. Electric Guitar’ Les Paul was born today in 1915 (d. 2009). Here he is with wife Mary Ford performing one of his signature tunes: ‘Mr. Excitement’ soul singer Jackie Wilson also first appeared in this world in 1934. He … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: A Birthday Toast to Derek Trucks

Posted on June 8, 2012 by admin

‘New blues’ guitarist Derek Trucks was born today in 1979. Here’s a sample of his work:

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Today’s Music: Toasting Tal Farlow, Tom Jones, Dean Martin and Others…

Posted on June 7, 2012 by admin

Jazz guitar legend Tal Farlow, born today in 1921 (d. 1998), plays the hell out of “Misty”: Thomas John Woodward, better known as singer Tom Jones, was born in Wales, UK, this day in 1940. Here’s his first of many … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Freddie Stone of Sly and the Family Stone

Posted on June 5, 2012 by admin

Freddie Stone, guitarist for Sly and the Family Stone, was born this day in 1946. Listen up, ’cause it gets funky, everyday people. Bonus video: “Dance to the Music” (live in 1969):

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Today’s Music: Toast to Michelle Phillips’ Birthday

Posted on June 4, 2012 by admin

Michelle Phillips, the last surviving original member of the folk-pop group The Mamas and the Papas, is celebrating her birthday today (b. 1944). She’s also made a name for herself as an actress, appearing in projects as diverse as the 1973 film … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Curtis Mayfield Two-Fer

Posted on June 3, 2012 by admin

Soul singer/songwriter Curtis Mayfield was born today in 1942 (d. 12/26/1999). Read his bio while you listen to the music. Bonus cut: “People Get Ready”:

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Today’s Music: Birthday Toast to Charlie Watts

Posted on June 2, 2012 by admin

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts was born today in 1941 and has the distinction of being the first rock drummer to start a hit record using the cowbell (“Honky Tonk Woman”). Charlie is also a fine jazz drummer, as the … Continue reading →

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