Category Archives: Blues

Today’s Music: Chet Atkins, Brian Wilson

Posted on June 20, 2012 by admin

Guitar genius Chet Atkins was born today in 1924 (d. 2001). Here he is playing “Mr. Sandman” back in 1954: ‘Mr. Guitar’ has “Dizzy Fingers” in 1975: And Chet live with Mark Knopfler in 1987: Another genius, former-Beach Boy Brian … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Vince Gill, James Burton, Ricky Skaggs, Albert Lee, “Mystery Train” Live

Posted on June 19, 2012 by admin

Playing at Martyr’s in Chicago.

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Today’s Music: Sir Paul Turns 70

Posted on June 18, 2012 by admin

Former Beatle Paul McCartney was born today in 1942. Here are a few videos from his long musical career.

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Today’s Music: Blues Fathers and Sons Live (1969)

Posted on June 17, 2012 by admin

Muddy Waters, Otis Spann, Paul Butterfield, Mike Bloomfield, Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn and Sam Lay teamed up in 1969 to record the Chess album “Fathers and Sons.” Here’s a sample of the result:

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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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