Over to one of the most underrated bands of the early 60’s, The Pretty Things were one of those bands who influenced a lot of others, and they were huge and notorious back in the UK. But in the U.S., they hardly made a dent. The Pretty Things were preceded
Probably not as well known as her label mates Etta James or Fontella Bass, Sugar Pie DeSanto was part of that galaxy of divas who put Chicago blues label Chess/Checker on the map. She recorded a considerable number of material for the label and had many singles that, although not
The inimitable Van Morrison tonight, by way of his British Invasion tenure with Them, in session for the BBC program Saturday Club, recorded on April 3, 1964. In retrospect, Them during the Van Morrison period lasted a little less than two years. But in that short period of time released
. . . or click on the link here for Audio Player – BBC King – Live at The Dallas Pop Festival – September 1, 1969 – Soundboard The saddest of news tonight – the passing of Blues giant/legend/Icon BB King. One of the greatest guitarists of all time, passed
. . . or click on the link here for Audio Player – BBC: London Report with Brian Matthew – Week ending May 5, 1977 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection. No question; 1977 was a year things were changing. The bubbling-under influence of Punk and New Wave was grabbing attention,
Click on the link here for Audio Player – Muddy Waters – Live in Belgrade, Yugoslavia – November 6, 1976 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection It only seems fitting that we continue our survey of immortal Blues players with a visit from Muddy Waters this week, in concert from The
Click on the link here for Audio Player – Arthur ‘Big Boy’ Crudup – in session for John Peel – February 9, 1970 – BBC Radio 1 Ending up the week similar to a note we began with. A session by blues legend Arthur ‘Big Boy’ Crudup, recorded for the
Click on the link here for Audio Player Blues Pills In Concert At Sweden Rock 2014 – June 2014 – Sveriges Radio P3 A band that definitely embodies the spirit of Rock Without Borders – Blues Pills tonight. Blues Pills are a Scandinavian/French/American blues aggregate fronted by the demure/enchanting/killer vocalist
There are probably not that many people around now who are familiar with the name Percy Mayfield. But the name Percy Mayfield is synonymous with Blues and early Rock n’ Roll. From the late 1940s through the 1950s Percy Mayfield is one of the essential figures in the history of
Click on the link here for Audio Player – Albert Collins – Live at The Montreux Festival – 1992 – RTS Putting Hump-Day in a Blues vein tonight. A classic concert from the legendary Albert Collins, recorded at The Montreux Jazz Festival in 1992, by the venerable Radio-Television Suisse. Sadly,
