Tag Archives: Booker T and the MGs

Video: Bass Player Extraordinaire Donald “Duck” Dunn Dead at 70

Posted on May 14, 2012 by admin

Here’s an excerpt from an AP report this morning; no cause of death has yet been cited: Bass player Donald ‘Duck’ Dunn dies in Tokyo at 70 By Nekesha Mumbi Moody Associated Press May 14, 2012 NEW YORK (AP) — … Continue reading →

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Today’s Music: Donald “Duck” Dunn and Steve Cropper, “Green Onions” Live

Posted on May 14, 2012 by admin

R.I.P., Donald “Duck” Dunn. Although bassman ‘Duck’ didn’t play on the original Booker T and the MGs 1962 hit record of this tune, here he is playing it live. Another live version of the same tune:

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‘Green Onions’ by Booker T. and the M.G.s

Posted on September 12, 2011 by admin

Back in the ’60s and ’70s it seemed like every garage band played this tune, or tried to, and it was frequently requested at club gigs, wedding receptions and the like.  Ironic that the biggest hit Booker T. and the … Continue reading →

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