Category Archives: Music

Today’s Music: Various Artists

Posted on June 16, 2012 by admin

No birthdays today, just some great guitar playing. First up, here’s Chet Atkins, Leo Kottke and Doc Watson jamming on “Last Steam Engine Train” And the incredible Tommy Emmanuel, raving it up on “Guitar Boogie” with an acoustic:

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Today’s Music: Erroll Garner, Waylon Jennings, Harry Nilsson

Posted on June 15, 2012 by admin

Jazz keyboardist Erroll Garner was born today in 1921 (d. 1977). Here he plays his most famous composition “Misty”: Former Buddy Holly bass player, Nashville Cat, country-rock icon and, with Willie Nelson, one of the original ‘Outlaws,’ Waylon Jennings greeted … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Rod Argent, Barry Melton

Posted on June 14, 2012 by admin

British rock keyboardist Rod Argent was born this day in 1945. As well as forming the pop group The Zombies in the early ’60s, he also founded Argent which had a hit with “Hold Your Head Up” in 1972. First … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Doc Cheatham and Bobby Freeman

Posted on June 13, 2012 by admin

Jazz trumpet master Doc Cheatham was born today in 1905 (d. 1997). Some say, and he agreed, that he did his best work after the age of 70. Rock singer Bobby Freeman was also born today in 1940. He’s best … Continue reading →

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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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