Category Archives: Video

Video: Ann Coulter Claims Radiation is Good for You

Posted on June 13, 2012 by admin

The same woman who resolutely rejects the science proving global warming and evolution, suddenly embraces this crackpot theory, curiously coinciding with a rise in radiation levels in the U.S. and Canada thanks to the Fukushima nuclear power plant meltdown in March … 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: 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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Video: The Burden of Proof

Posted on June 10, 2012 by admin
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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: Ton Van Bergeyk, “Blind Blake’s Breakdown”

Posted on June 6, 2012 by admin

No birthdays today. Ton Van Bergeyk is a great interpreter of old blues tunes, and here’s a good example:

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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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