Category Archives: Blues

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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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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Today’s Music: Ron Wood, Now and Then

Posted on June 1, 2012 by admin

It’s Ron Wood’s birthday today (1947), so I thought I’d feature a cut from his current band and one from his old band, The Faces with Rod Stewart. First from 2006 at the Beacon Theater in NYC: And here’s Ron … Continue reading →

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