1918 J. T. Brown*
1942 Leon Russell*
1952 Alex Conti*
1952 Dave Bronze*
1996 Guitar Gabriel+
1996 Booba Barnes+
Reiny Schnyder*
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Alex Conti *02.04.1952
Alex Conti (* 2. April 1952 in Berlin) ist ein deutscher Gitarrist.
Conti war bereits 1969 im Alter von 17 Jahren Berufsmusiker. 1973 verbrachte er ein Jahr bei Bands (u. a. Curly Curve) in England. 1974 trat er der Band Atlantis bei, wo er Dieter Bornschlegel an der E-Gitarre ersetzte. Mit Atlantis war Conti 1975 auf Tour durch die USA als Vorgruppe von Aerosmith und Lynyrd Skynyrd. Er ist auf den beiden Atlantis-Alben Ooh Baby und Atlantis Live zu hören. 1975 wechselte Conti, nach einem kurzen Intermezzo bei Rudolf Rock & die Schocker, zu Lake, deren Debüt-Album 1976 ein europaweiter Erfolg wurde und mehrere Charts angeführt hat. Da die Band auch in den USA erfolgreich war, führten 1977 und 1978 mehrere Tourneen dorthin, u. a. mit Neil Young und abermals mit Lynyrd Skynyrd.1980 verließ Conti die Band Lake, die sich 1988 auflösen sollte. Er veröffentlichte 1981 und 1984 zwei Solo-Alben, anschließend schloss er sich zwei Jahre der Hamburger Band Elephant an. 1986 und 1987 erfolgte eine Zusammenarbeit mit Herwig Mitteregger auf dessen Alben Immer mehr und Blinder Passagier. In den Jahren 1990 bis 1994 leitete Conti seine eigene Band Rosebud, mit der er drei Alben veröffentlichte. Im Jahr 1997 nahm er darüber hinaus mit der früheren Atlantis-Sängerin Inga Rumpf ein Album auf. Seit 1992 wirkt Conti in der Hamburg Blues Band, mit der er vier CDs sowie über 1000 Auftritte absolviert hat.
2000 machte Conti zusammen mit Frank Diez einen musikalischen Ausflug in die Vergangenheit der Rockmusik. Gemeinsam mit Colin Hodgkinson, Tony Hicks, Keyboarder Wolfgang Norman Dalheimer und Saxophonist Jon Smith nahmen sie ihre Lieblingstitel der 1960er- und 1970er-Jahre neu auf, die allerdings erst 2008 als Bärlin Blues Band unter dem Titel Berlin Blues veröffentlicht wurden.
2003 wirkte Conti bei der Neugründung der Band Lake mit, die ab dem Folgejahr wieder auf Tournee ging und im Jahr 2005 ihr Comeback-Album The Blast of Silence vorlegte. Ab Herbst 2006 wirkte Conti außerdem gemeinsam mit Richie Arndt, Gregor Hilden und Henrik Freischlader an der Produktion des Albums Rorymania mit, wobei es auch bei diesem Projekt zu zwei Tourneen kam.
2008 wirkte Alex Conti auf der CD Kaleidoscopia des Schweizer Musikers Beatnik mit. Auf diesem Album spielten mit Bassist Raoul Walton, Keyboarder Mathias Ulmer und Schlagzeuger Peter Kumpf auch Mitglieder der aktuellen Besetzung der Gruppe Anyones Daughter mit.
2009 spielte Conti ein Instrumental-Album ein, das unter dem Titel Shetar am 30. April 2010 veröffentlicht wurde.
Im Jahr 2010 war Conti mit Lake bereits zum dritten Mal Support einer Tournee von Lynyrd Skynyrd, diesmal in Deutschland. Ein weiteres Projekt mit den Bluesgitarristen Timo Gross und Richie Arndt führte zur Veröffentlichung der CD "The Vineyard Sessions Vol. II" der sich eine gleichnamige Tournee anschloss. Dieses Album wurde für den Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik nominiert.
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Conti
Alex Conti, von dem SIEGFRIED SCHMIDT-JOOS einmal sagte, dass er wohl der am meisten unterschätzte Musiker Deutschlands ist (nachzulesen in ...), wurde am 02.04.1952 in Berlin geboren. Vater und Mutter waren Opernsänger und 'stecken' den Jungen ins CANISIUS-COLLEG – eine Elite-Schule, von Jesuiten betrieben.
1969 bricht CONTI die Schule ab, um in die legendäre Berliner Blues-Formation 'CURLY CURVE' einzusteigen.
1972/73 geht CONTI nach England und spielt dort unter anderem in der Londoner Formation 'FEVER' (ehem. 'SAM APPLE PIE')
1974 bekommt CONTI das Angebot bei Deutschlands Nr. 1 Rock – Act 'ATLANTIS' einzusteigen. DIETER DIERKS erkennt sofort CONTIs Potenzial als Gitarrist – aber auch als Songwriter – und es folgt die Produktion 'OOH BABY', die dazu führt, dass die POLYDOR ihre Option wahr nimmt und das Album noch 1974 veröffentlicht.
1975 folgt das bis heute legendäre Doppel-Album 'ATLANTIS-LIVE' und CONTIs erste USA-Erfahrung: ATLANTIS im Vorprogramm von AEROSMITH, die gerade ihren Durchbruch mit 'Walk This Way' feiern. Auf Grund der hohen Akzeptanz bei Musikern, Presse und Fans wird die USA-Präsenz um eine weitere Tournee verlängert – ATLANTIS zusammen mit LYNYRD SKYNYRD für weitere 30 Konzerte. LYNYRD SKYNYRD haben gerade ihren Welthit 'Sweet Home Alabama'. Es gehört zu den vielen Geschichten, die sich um Alex Conti drehen, dass der unvergessene RONNY VAN ZANT Conti anbietet, den Platz des Gitarristen Ed King einzunehmen, der die Band aus gesundheitlichen Gründen verlassen musste.
Aus beiden Tourneen ergeben sich für CONTI Kontakte mit Musikern und Managements, die später hilfreich sind, als es darum geht, wieder in den USA ein attraktives Vorprogramm zu bekommen. Seine Vielseitigkeit beweist CONTI, als er im Sommer 1975 mit ULI SALM und ERICH DOLL die deutsche Rock’n’Roll-Legende RUDOLF ROCK und die SCHOCKER gründet, um im Herbst desselben Jahres bei Deutschlands neuer Top-Formation LAKE einzusteigen, dann 1976 das Album LAKE zu veröffentlichen und mit WISHBONE ASH auf Europa-Tournee zu gehen.
1977–79 folgen die Alben 'LAKE 2' u. 'LAKE 3' ('Paradise Island'), USA-Torneen und mehrere Top-20-Billboard-Platzierungen. Interessante Episoden aus dieser Zeit sind sicherlich zum einen die Tatsache, das eine Radio-Show in Atlanta verhindert, dass Conti in dem Flugzeug sitzt, mit dem LYNYRD SKYNYRD abstürzen; zum anderen diverse Bekanntschaften auf der CARIBOU-RANCH des damaligen Managers JAMES W. GUERCIO mit Musikern von den EAGLES, BEACH BOYS, CHICAGO, BLOOD SWEAT & TEARS, CROSBY, STILLS'n NASH und, und, und ... und die Zusammenarbeit mit der LED ZEPPELIN-Stage-Crew – der wahrscheinlich besten Stage-Crew aller Zeiten.
Ein Highlight dieser Zeit: Zusammenarbeit mit CARL WILSON von den 'BEACH BOYS'. Nicht zu vergessen sind die großen Festivals, auf denen Conti nicht nur mit Größen wie BOB DYLAN, ERIC CLAPTON, SANTANA und GENESIS zusammen spielt, sondern auch Gelegenheit hat, diese persönlich kennen zu lernen. Als einen Höhepunkt seiner Karriere bezeichnet Conti seine Teilnahme an der CBS-WORLD CONVENTION 1978, auf der LAKE mit Größen wie BARBARA STREYSAND und JEFF BECK zusammenspielt und sich auch persönliche Kontakte wie z. B. zu dem unvergessenen STEVE MC QUEEN ergeben.
1980 kommt 'LAKE 4' ('OUCH') und die Trennung von LAKE. Conti, der inzwischen zum Polytoxikomanen (Multidrogist) mutiert ist, nimmt sich eine Auszeit, um vom Heroin und Alkohol loszukommen.
1981 ist er aber schon wieder da und veröffentlicht 1982 sein erstes Solo-Album: 'CONTI'. Es folgen diverse Tourneen mit eigenen Bands und 1984 sein zweites Solo-Album: 'CONTINUED'.
1985 Einstieg in die Hamburger Band ELEPHHANT ('JUST TONIGHT') und 1986/87 Zusammenarbeit mit HERWIG MITTEREGGER: 2 Alben 'IMMER MEHR' und 'JEDESMAL' ('Blinder Passagier) sowie diverse Tourneen.
1989 gründet CONTI mit seinem Kollegen LUTZ F. PETERSEN das Heavy Rock-Trio ROSEBUD und veröffentlicht bis 1994 drei Alben: 'ROSEBUD', 'SAN SIMEON' und 'KEEP SMILING'. In dieser Zeit steigt Conti auch in die HAMBURG BLUES BAND ein, veröffentlicht mit 'HBB' vier Alben, spielt über 1000 Konzerte und bleibt der Band 15 Jahre lang treu.
1996 gründet CONTI mit INGA RUMPF das Power-Quartet ROCKSHIP. Es folgen 1997 die CD 'ROUGH ENOUGH' und bis einschließlich 1999 viele Konzerte und Festivals – aber auch ein neues Solo-Projekt bzw. die CD: 'ELECTRIC BALLROOM'.
2000: Recording auf Mallorca: Conti arbeitet mit FRANK DIEZ, COLIN HODGINSON, WOLFGANG N. DALHEIMER (STEFAN RAAB) und dem unvergessenen TONY HICKS am Album 'BERLIN BLUES', das erst Jahre später veröffentlicht wird.
2001 CONTI und HBB arbeiten mit MIKE HARRISON (SPOOKY TOOTH) am gemeinsamen Album 'Hamburg Blues Band meets Mike Harrison', das im Jahr 2002 veröffentlicht wird.
2003 Neugründung von LAKE durch Alex Conti. 2004 Erste Tournee, 2005 Veröffentlichung des LAKE-Comeback Albums 'THE BLAST OF SILENCE' und einer Konzerttournee.
2006 Große Tour und Arbeit an der 'LAKE-LIVE'-DVD; dann im Herbst Studio mit RICHIE ARNDT, GREGOR HILDEN und HENRIK FREISCHLADER für die 'RORYMANIA'-Produktion, um dann
2007 zu veröffentlichen: CD 'RORYMANIA' und große Tour. Ebenfalls DVD 'LAKE-LIVE' und LAKE-Tournee.
2008 Endlich Veröffentlichung von 'BERLIN BLUES'. Wegen der großen Nachfrage: Zweite Tournee von 'RORYMANIA'.
2009 Conti nimmt sich zum 2. Mal eine Auszeit, um an seinem lang gehegten Traum eines Instrumental-Albums zu arbeiten. Er nennt es 'SHETAR' und es wird 2010 am 30. April veröffentlicht.
2010: Alex Conti und LAKE sind im Frühjahr zum 3.mal (!!!) mit LYNYRD SKYNYRD auf der Bühne – diesmal in Deutschland.
2011: Alex' erste RETROSPEKTIVE 1974–2010 erscheint (www.mig-music.de), ein Gesamtüberblick über sein Schaffen mit allen wichtigen Stationen und teilweise unveröffentlichen Tondokumenten.
2013: Neu bei LAKE ist IAN CUSSICK . Er war der allererste Sänger bei LAKE und jetzt wieder dabei!
2014: Veröffentlichung der neuen CD WINGS OF FREEDOM und Wings of Freedom Tour 2014 mit Bootleg-Mitschnitten.
1969 bricht CONTI die Schule ab, um in die legendäre Berliner Blues-Formation 'CURLY CURVE' einzusteigen.
1972/73 geht CONTI nach England und spielt dort unter anderem in der Londoner Formation 'FEVER' (ehem. 'SAM APPLE PIE')
1974 bekommt CONTI das Angebot bei Deutschlands Nr. 1 Rock – Act 'ATLANTIS' einzusteigen. DIETER DIERKS erkennt sofort CONTIs Potenzial als Gitarrist – aber auch als Songwriter – und es folgt die Produktion 'OOH BABY', die dazu führt, dass die POLYDOR ihre Option wahr nimmt und das Album noch 1974 veröffentlicht.
1975 folgt das bis heute legendäre Doppel-Album 'ATLANTIS-LIVE' und CONTIs erste USA-Erfahrung: ATLANTIS im Vorprogramm von AEROSMITH, die gerade ihren Durchbruch mit 'Walk This Way' feiern. Auf Grund der hohen Akzeptanz bei Musikern, Presse und Fans wird die USA-Präsenz um eine weitere Tournee verlängert – ATLANTIS zusammen mit LYNYRD SKYNYRD für weitere 30 Konzerte. LYNYRD SKYNYRD haben gerade ihren Welthit 'Sweet Home Alabama'. Es gehört zu den vielen Geschichten, die sich um Alex Conti drehen, dass der unvergessene RONNY VAN ZANT Conti anbietet, den Platz des Gitarristen Ed King einzunehmen, der die Band aus gesundheitlichen Gründen verlassen musste.
Aus beiden Tourneen ergeben sich für CONTI Kontakte mit Musikern und Managements, die später hilfreich sind, als es darum geht, wieder in den USA ein attraktives Vorprogramm zu bekommen. Seine Vielseitigkeit beweist CONTI, als er im Sommer 1975 mit ULI SALM und ERICH DOLL die deutsche Rock’n’Roll-Legende RUDOLF ROCK und die SCHOCKER gründet, um im Herbst desselben Jahres bei Deutschlands neuer Top-Formation LAKE einzusteigen, dann 1976 das Album LAKE zu veröffentlichen und mit WISHBONE ASH auf Europa-Tournee zu gehen.
1977–79 folgen die Alben 'LAKE 2' u. 'LAKE 3' ('Paradise Island'), USA-Torneen und mehrere Top-20-Billboard-Platzierungen. Interessante Episoden aus dieser Zeit sind sicherlich zum einen die Tatsache, das eine Radio-Show in Atlanta verhindert, dass Conti in dem Flugzeug sitzt, mit dem LYNYRD SKYNYRD abstürzen; zum anderen diverse Bekanntschaften auf der CARIBOU-RANCH des damaligen Managers JAMES W. GUERCIO mit Musikern von den EAGLES, BEACH BOYS, CHICAGO, BLOOD SWEAT & TEARS, CROSBY, STILLS'n NASH und, und, und ... und die Zusammenarbeit mit der LED ZEPPELIN-Stage-Crew – der wahrscheinlich besten Stage-Crew aller Zeiten.
Ein Highlight dieser Zeit: Zusammenarbeit mit CARL WILSON von den 'BEACH BOYS'. Nicht zu vergessen sind die großen Festivals, auf denen Conti nicht nur mit Größen wie BOB DYLAN, ERIC CLAPTON, SANTANA und GENESIS zusammen spielt, sondern auch Gelegenheit hat, diese persönlich kennen zu lernen. Als einen Höhepunkt seiner Karriere bezeichnet Conti seine Teilnahme an der CBS-WORLD CONVENTION 1978, auf der LAKE mit Größen wie BARBARA STREYSAND und JEFF BECK zusammenspielt und sich auch persönliche Kontakte wie z. B. zu dem unvergessenen STEVE MC QUEEN ergeben.
1980 kommt 'LAKE 4' ('OUCH') und die Trennung von LAKE. Conti, der inzwischen zum Polytoxikomanen (Multidrogist) mutiert ist, nimmt sich eine Auszeit, um vom Heroin und Alkohol loszukommen.
1981 ist er aber schon wieder da und veröffentlicht 1982 sein erstes Solo-Album: 'CONTI'. Es folgen diverse Tourneen mit eigenen Bands und 1984 sein zweites Solo-Album: 'CONTINUED'.
1985 Einstieg in die Hamburger Band ELEPHHANT ('JUST TONIGHT') und 1986/87 Zusammenarbeit mit HERWIG MITTEREGGER: 2 Alben 'IMMER MEHR' und 'JEDESMAL' ('Blinder Passagier) sowie diverse Tourneen.
1989 gründet CONTI mit seinem Kollegen LUTZ F. PETERSEN das Heavy Rock-Trio ROSEBUD und veröffentlicht bis 1994 drei Alben: 'ROSEBUD', 'SAN SIMEON' und 'KEEP SMILING'. In dieser Zeit steigt Conti auch in die HAMBURG BLUES BAND ein, veröffentlicht mit 'HBB' vier Alben, spielt über 1000 Konzerte und bleibt der Band 15 Jahre lang treu.
1996 gründet CONTI mit INGA RUMPF das Power-Quartet ROCKSHIP. Es folgen 1997 die CD 'ROUGH ENOUGH' und bis einschließlich 1999 viele Konzerte und Festivals – aber auch ein neues Solo-Projekt bzw. die CD: 'ELECTRIC BALLROOM'.
2000: Recording auf Mallorca: Conti arbeitet mit FRANK DIEZ, COLIN HODGINSON, WOLFGANG N. DALHEIMER (STEFAN RAAB) und dem unvergessenen TONY HICKS am Album 'BERLIN BLUES', das erst Jahre später veröffentlicht wird.
2001 CONTI und HBB arbeiten mit MIKE HARRISON (SPOOKY TOOTH) am gemeinsamen Album 'Hamburg Blues Band meets Mike Harrison', das im Jahr 2002 veröffentlicht wird.
2003 Neugründung von LAKE durch Alex Conti. 2004 Erste Tournee, 2005 Veröffentlichung des LAKE-Comeback Albums 'THE BLAST OF SILENCE' und einer Konzerttournee.
2006 Große Tour und Arbeit an der 'LAKE-LIVE'-DVD; dann im Herbst Studio mit RICHIE ARNDT, GREGOR HILDEN und HENRIK FREISCHLADER für die 'RORYMANIA'-Produktion, um dann
2007 zu veröffentlichen: CD 'RORYMANIA' und große Tour. Ebenfalls DVD 'LAKE-LIVE' und LAKE-Tournee.
2008 Endlich Veröffentlichung von 'BERLIN BLUES'. Wegen der großen Nachfrage: Zweite Tournee von 'RORYMANIA'.
2009 Conti nimmt sich zum 2. Mal eine Auszeit, um an seinem lang gehegten Traum eines Instrumental-Albums zu arbeiten. Er nennt es 'SHETAR' und es wird 2010 am 30. April veröffentlicht.
2010: Alex Conti und LAKE sind im Frühjahr zum 3.mal (!!!) mit LYNYRD SKYNYRD auf der Bühne – diesmal in Deutschland.
2011: Alex' erste RETROSPEKTIVE 1974–2010 erscheint (www.mig-music.de), ein Gesamtüberblick über sein Schaffen mit allen wichtigen Stationen und teilweise unveröffentlichen Tondokumenten.
2013: Neu bei LAKE ist IAN CUSSICK . Er war der allererste Sänger bei LAKE und jetzt wieder dabei!
2014: Veröffentlichung der neuen CD WINGS OF FREEDOM und Wings of Freedom Tour 2014 mit Bootleg-Mitschnitten.
ALEX CONTI has a history all his own with more Rock Legends than you can shake a stick at: Inga Rumpf – Atlantis – Hamburg Blues Band – Rosebud – to name but a few. His guitar style can be classified as being somewhere between delicious honey, and going twelve rounds with Mike Tyson.
Alex Conti is a heavy weight - make no mistake!
Alex Conti is a heavy weight - make no mistake!
Dave Bronze *02.04.1952
Dave Bronze (born David Eric Bronze, 2 April 1952, Billericay, Essex[1]) is an English bass guitarist. He has worked with such musicians as Robin Trower, Dr. Feelgood, The Hamsters, Eric Clapton, Nik Kershaw, Belinda Carlisle, Barbara Dickson, Art of Noise, Bryn Haworth and Ray Davies.
In 1991 Bronze joined a reformed Procol Harum, and can be heard on their The Prodigal Stranger and The Long Goodbye albums. In 1993 he left the band and was replaced by Matt Pegg.
Bronze is the bass guitarist on Eric Clapton's 1994 album From the Cradle and performed on the tour following the album's release. He was a member of the Eric Clapton band until 1996.
From 1999 to 2004 he played with Eric Bibb. In 2000 he was voted British Blues Connections' 'Bass Player of The Year'.
He played with the line-up at the Concert for George in November 2002. He again joined Clapton on stage for the Teenage Cancer Trust benefit at the Royal Albert Hall in March 2003. Bronze also plays with Clapton every New Year's Eve at an annual gig held in aid of Alcoholics Anonymous.
In 2008 Bronze toured with Andy Fairweather Low, with whom he had played previously when backing Clapton. In 2011 he appeared on the latest album by Bryn Haworth One Way Ticket.
In 1991 Bronze joined a reformed Procol Harum, and can be heard on their The Prodigal Stranger and The Long Goodbye albums. In 1993 he left the band and was replaced by Matt Pegg.
Bronze is the bass guitarist on Eric Clapton's 1994 album From the Cradle and performed on the tour following the album's release. He was a member of the Eric Clapton band until 1996.
From 1999 to 2004 he played with Eric Bibb. In 2000 he was voted British Blues Connections' 'Bass Player of The Year'.
He played with the line-up at the Concert for George in November 2002. He again joined Clapton on stage for the Teenage Cancer Trust benefit at the Royal Albert Hall in March 2003. Bronze also plays with Clapton every New Year's Eve at an annual gig held in aid of Alcoholics Anonymous.
In 2008 Bronze toured with Andy Fairweather Low, with whom he had played previously when backing Clapton. In 2011 he appeared on the latest album by Bryn Haworth One Way Ticket.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Bronze
captured live @ Baden-Baden, Germany on Oct 19, 2011
SWR1(Kopfhörer) -- Baden Baden / Radio Live Recording
The Low Riders are:
Paul Beavis (drums)
Dave Bronze (Bass & Vocals)
Nick Pentelow (Sax)
Andy Fairweather Low (Guitars & Vocals)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-a1fBL-oAg
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http://www.discogs.com/artist/683547-JT-Brown
Reiny bringt das Feuer in die Band wie Lindt das Chilly in die Schokolade!
Ein Mann, der seine Talente und Leidenschaften lebt
Reiny Schnyder kommt aus Gampel, lebt aber in Zürich. Er hat ein brisantes Leben hinter sich: Er war an der Klosterschule Engelberg und studierte an der Uni Bern. Heute ist Reiny Schnyder freischaffender Journalist und arbeitet als Kommunikationsberater u.a. für Wallis Tourismus oder das Kantonale Stechfest. Ausserdem ist der Gampjer Inhaber einer Kommunikationsberatungsfirma. Auch nach seinem Ausscheiden aus dem OK des Open Air Gampel nach der Ausgabe 1996 hat er sich weiter stark für den Erfolg des Festivals interessiert und hat aus seinem 30-jährigen Aufenthalt in Bern und in der Berner Musikszene immer noch ausgezeichnete Kontakte zur Musikszene und zu Musikern in Bern und Zürich. In seiner Freizeit widmet er sich vor allem seiner Leidenschaft, der Musik. Vor zwei Jahren hat er mit Christine Juon die BackAlley Bluesband gegründet. Vorher war er kurz als Pianist bei Dr. Best. Unzählige Gigs waren auch am Rock uf um Bärg in Jeizinen mit diversen Formationen der Berner Szene (u.a. Mario Capitanio, Gitarrist und Songwriter bei Polo Hofer). Seit ein paar Monaten verstärkt Reiny Schnyder die Zürcher "Diggin the Blues" am Piano.
http://keepingthebluesalive.org/birthdays-october-7th-to-13th/
SWR1(Kopfhörer) -- Baden Baden / Radio Live Recording
The Low Riders are:
Paul Beavis (drums)
Dave Bronze (Bass & Vocals)
Nick Pentelow (Sax)
Andy Fairweather Low (Guitars & Vocals)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-a1fBL-oAg
J. T. Brown *02.04.1918
J. T. Brown (April 2, 1918 – November 24, 1969)[1] was an American tenor saxophonist of the Chicago blues era. He was variously billed as Saxman Brown, J.T. (Big Boy) Brown and Bep Brown.
Born John Thomas Brown, in Mississippi, United States, he was a member of a minstrel group before moving to Chicago.[2] He worked as a session musician for several artists and made some records on the Harlem record label in the 1950s.[1] "Round House Boogie" / "Kickin' the Blues Around", "Sax-ony Boogie", and "Dumb Wom issued under various band names by Meteor Records in this period as well.[1]
Brown later played and recorded with Elmore James. He also recorded as a leader for several independent record labels, including JOB and United. He appeared on one track of Fleetwood Mac's 1969 album Fleetwood Mac in Chicago/Blues Jam in Chicago, Vols. 1–2.[1]
He died in Chicago, Illinois, in November 1969, at the age of 51. He was interred at the Burr Oak Cemetery in Worth, Illinois.[1][2]
On May 14, 2011 the fourth annual White Lake Blues Festival took place at the Howmet Playhouse Theater in Whitehall, Michigan. The concert was organized by executive producer, Steve Salter, of the nonprofit organization Killer Blues in order to raise money to honor Brown's unmarked grave with a headstone. The event was a success, and a headstone was placed in June, 2011.
Born John Thomas Brown, in Mississippi, United States, he was a member of a minstrel group before moving to Chicago.[2] He worked as a session musician for several artists and made some records on the Harlem record label in the 1950s.[1] "Round House Boogie" / "Kickin' the Blues Around", "Sax-ony Boogie", and "Dumb Wom issued under various band names by Meteor Records in this period as well.[1]
Brown later played and recorded with Elmore James. He also recorded as a leader for several independent record labels, including JOB and United. He appeared on one track of Fleetwood Mac's 1969 album Fleetwood Mac in Chicago/Blues Jam in Chicago, Vols. 1–2.[1]
He died in Chicago, Illinois, in November 1969, at the age of 51. He was interred at the Burr Oak Cemetery in Worth, Illinois.[1][2]
On May 14, 2011 the fourth annual White Lake Blues Festival took place at the Howmet Playhouse Theater in Whitehall, Michigan. The concert was organized by executive producer, Steve Salter, of the nonprofit organization Killer Blues in order to raise money to honor Brown's unmarked grave with a headstone. The event was a success, and a headstone was placed in June, 2011.
J.T. Brown on Meteor - 78 - Dumb Woman Blues
Reiny Schnyder *02.04.
Reiny bringt das Feuer in die Band wie Lindt das Chilly in die Schokolade!
Ein Mann, der seine Talente und Leidenschaften lebt
Reiny Schnyder kommt aus Gampel, lebt aber in Zürich. Er hat ein brisantes Leben hinter sich: Er war an der Klosterschule Engelberg und studierte an der Uni Bern. Heute ist Reiny Schnyder freischaffender Journalist und arbeitet als Kommunikationsberater u.a. für Wallis Tourismus oder das Kantonale Stechfest. Ausserdem ist der Gampjer Inhaber einer Kommunikationsberatungsfirma. Auch nach seinem Ausscheiden aus dem OK des Open Air Gampel nach der Ausgabe 1996 hat er sich weiter stark für den Erfolg des Festivals interessiert und hat aus seinem 30-jährigen Aufenthalt in Bern und in der Berner Musikszene immer noch ausgezeichnete Kontakte zur Musikszene und zu Musikern in Bern und Zürich. In seiner Freizeit widmet er sich vor allem seiner Leidenschaft, der Musik. Vor zwei Jahren hat er mit Christine Juon die BackAlley Bluesband gegründet. Vorher war er kurz als Pianist bei Dr. Best. Unzählige Gigs waren auch am Rock uf um Bärg in Jeizinen mit diversen Formationen der Berner Szene (u.a. Mario Capitanio, Gitarrist und Songwriter bei Polo Hofer). Seit ein paar Monaten verstärkt Reiny Schnyder die Zürcher "Diggin the Blues" am Piano.
DIGGIN THE BLUES - double trouble // diggin the blues, René Edmond Lutz, Falcone Zürich
Cla Nett git, Sleepy Eddie James git, Reiny Schnyder piano, Hans-Peter
Brack bs, Cellodrums Rüegg dr, Aschi Beyeler sax, Ernst Wirz sax, René
Edmond Lutz, voc & harp
Falcone Zürich,
Falcone Zürich,
Leon Russell *02.04.1942
Leon Russell (* 2. April 1942 in Lawton, Oklahoma; eigentlich Claude Russell Bridges) ist ein US-amerikanischer Sänger, Songschreiber, Pianist und Gitarrist. Als begehrter Studiomusiker spielte Russell mit sehr unterschiedlichen Interpreten und Bands wie Jerry Lee Lewis, Phil Spector und den Rolling Stones. Seine Solokarriere umfasst die Genres Rock, Blues und Gospel.
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Russell begann seine musikalische Karriere mit 14 Jahren, als er mit Ronnie Hawkins und Jerry Lee Lewis in Tulsa, Oklahoma, auftrat. Zwei Jahre später studierte er in Los Angeles, zusammen mit James Burton, Gitarre und spielte u. a. bei Glen Campbell.
Als Mitglied der Studiogruppe von Phil Spector war Russell an den Hits vieler Stars der 1960er beteiligt, darunter die Byrds, Gary Lewis & the Playboys und Herb Alpert. 1967 baute er ein eigenes Studio auf und produzierte sein erstes Soloalbum Look Inside the Asylum Choir. Er schrieb für Joe Cocker den Hit Delta Lady (1969) und organisierte dessen Tour Mad Dogs & Englishmen. Kurz darauf erschien sein zweites Soloalbum Leon Russell mit dem Hit A Song for You, der u. a. von Ray Charles, Simply Red, Michael Bublé (feat. Chris Botti) und Richie Sambora gecovert wurde.
1971 trat Russell auf dem von George Harrison organisierten Konzert für Bangladesh auf. Er hatte zuvor mit B. B. King, Eric Clapton und Bob Dylan Aufnahmen gemacht. Sein Soloalbum Carney erreichte Platz 2 der amerikanischen Charts.
1975 heiratete Russell Mary McCreary, die zuvor in der Gesangsgruppe "Little Sister" von Sly & the Family Stone mitgewirkt hatte. Die beiden arbeiteten bei verschiedenen Alben zusammen. Seit 1979 wirkte Russell bei verschiedenen Projekten mit Willie Nelson zusammen.
Leon Russell bringt weiterhin neue Alben heraus; zuletzt zusammen mit seinen Töchtern Tina Rose und Sugaree Noel.
Im November 2009 begann Leon Russell zusammen mit Elton John und Bernie Taupin Songs für das Album "The Union" mit John zu schreiben, das am 22. Oktober 2010 erschienen ist.
2011 wurde Leon Russell in die Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Kategorie „Sidemen“, Keyboard) aufgenommen.[2]
Ab dem 24. Juli 2011 war Leon Russell Vorband von Bob Dylan für die Konzerte Dylans in den USA. Im September 2015 spielte er auf dem Lockn' Festival in Arrington, Virginia, ein Konzert mit Stücken von der Mad Dogs & Englishmen-Tour zur Erinnerung an Joe Cocker mit der Tedeschi Trucks Band, Chris Stainton, Rita Coolidge und anderen Musikern der damaligen Tour-Band.
Leben
Russell begann seine musikalische Karriere mit 14 Jahren, als er mit Ronnie Hawkins und Jerry Lee Lewis in Tulsa, Oklahoma, auftrat. Zwei Jahre später studierte er in Los Angeles, zusammen mit James Burton, Gitarre und spielte u. a. bei Glen Campbell.
Als Mitglied der Studiogruppe von Phil Spector war Russell an den Hits vieler Stars der 1960er beteiligt, darunter die Byrds, Gary Lewis & the Playboys und Herb Alpert. 1967 baute er ein eigenes Studio auf und produzierte sein erstes Soloalbum Look Inside the Asylum Choir. Er schrieb für Joe Cocker den Hit Delta Lady (1969) und organisierte dessen Tour Mad Dogs & Englishmen. Kurz darauf erschien sein zweites Soloalbum Leon Russell mit dem Hit A Song for You, der u. a. von Ray Charles, Simply Red, Michael Bublé (feat. Chris Botti) und Richie Sambora gecovert wurde.
1971 trat Russell auf dem von George Harrison organisierten Konzert für Bangladesh auf. Er hatte zuvor mit B. B. King, Eric Clapton und Bob Dylan Aufnahmen gemacht. Sein Soloalbum Carney erreichte Platz 2 der amerikanischen Charts.
1975 heiratete Russell Mary McCreary, die zuvor in der Gesangsgruppe "Little Sister" von Sly & the Family Stone mitgewirkt hatte. Die beiden arbeiteten bei verschiedenen Alben zusammen. Seit 1979 wirkte Russell bei verschiedenen Projekten mit Willie Nelson zusammen.
Leon Russell bringt weiterhin neue Alben heraus; zuletzt zusammen mit seinen Töchtern Tina Rose und Sugaree Noel.
Im November 2009 begann Leon Russell zusammen mit Elton John und Bernie Taupin Songs für das Album "The Union" mit John zu schreiben, das am 22. Oktober 2010 erschienen ist.
2011 wurde Leon Russell in die Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (Kategorie „Sidemen“, Keyboard) aufgenommen.[2]
Ab dem 24. Juli 2011 war Leon Russell Vorband von Bob Dylan für die Konzerte Dylans in den USA. Im September 2015 spielte er auf dem Lockn' Festival in Arrington, Virginia, ein Konzert mit Stücken von der Mad Dogs & Englishmen-Tour zur Erinnerung an Joe Cocker mit der Tedeschi Trucks Band, Chris Stainton, Rita Coolidge und anderen Musikern der damaligen Tour-Band.
Leon Russell (born Claude Russell Bridges, April 2, 1942) is an American musician and songwriter, who has recorded as a session musician, sideman, and maintained a solo career in music.[1]
Overview
Born in Lawton, Oklahoma,[2] United States, Russell began playing piano at the age of four. He attended Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Also at Will Rogers High School were Anita Bryant, who was one year older, and in the same 1959 class, David Gates. Russell and Gates played and recorded together as the Fencement. A few years younger, also at Will Rogers, was Elvin Bishop. At this time Russell was already performing at Tulsa nightclubs.[3] After moving to Los Angeles, he became a session musician, working as a pianist on the recordings of many notable musical artists from the 1960s. By the late 1960s, Russell diversified, becoming successful as an arranger[4] and songwriter. As a musician, he worked his way up from gigs as a sideman to well-known performers. By 1970, he had graduated to solo recording artist, although he never ended his previous roles within the music industry. After performing country music under the name Hank Wilson in the 1970s and 1980s, Russell had largely faded into obscurity. He re-emerged in 2010 when Elton John called on him to record an album that became The Union. The album brought renewed popularity to Russell who has since released a solo album and toured around the world. [5][6] [7][8][9]
Russell was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on March 14, 2011.[10] In June, 2011, Leon Russell was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame[11]
Career
Russell began his musical career at the age of 14 in the nightclubs of Tulsa, Oklahoma. He and his group the Starlighters, which included J.J. Cale, Leo Feathers, Chuck Blackwell and Johnny Williams,[12] were instrumental in creating the style of music known as the Tulsa Sound. After settling in Los Angeles, he studied guitar with James Burton. Known mostly as a session musician early in his career, as a solo artist he has crossed genres to include rock and roll, blues, and gospel music, playing with artists as varied as Jan & Dean, Gary Lewis, George Harrison, Gram Parsons, Delaney Bramlett, Ringo Starr, Doris Day, Elton John, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, the Byrds, Barbra Streisand, the Beach Boys, the Ventures, Willie Nelson, Badfinger, Tijuana Brass, Frank Sinatra, the Band, Bob Dylan, J.J. Cale, B.B. King,[13] Dave Mason, Glen Campbell, Joe Cocker and the Rolling Stones.[14]
As a first call studio musician in Los Angeles, Russell played on many of the most popular songs of the 1960s, including some by the Byrds, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, Bobby "Boris" Pickett, and Herb Alpert. He can be seen in 1964's T.A.M.I. Show, playing piano with "the Wrecking Crew" (an informal name for the top L.A. session musicians of the 1960s), sporting short, dark, slicked-back hair, in contrast to his later look.[14] Soon after, he was hired as Snuff Garrett's assistant/creative developer, playing on numerous #1 singles, including "This Diamond Ring" by Gary Lewis and the Playboys.[15] He wrote or co-wrote two hit songs for Gary Lewis and Playboys: Everybody Loves a Clown (which hit the Billboard Top 40 on October 9, 1965, remaining on the chart for eight weeks and rising to number 4) and She's Just My Style (which hit Billboard′s Top 40 on December 18, 1965, and rose to number 3).[16] He played xylophone and bells on the 1966 single The Joker Went Wild, sung by Brian Hyland and penned by Bobby Russell (no relation to Leon). He also worked sessions with Dorsey Burnette and Glen Campbell on Campbell's 1967 album Gentle on My Mind, where he was credited as "Russell Bridges" on piano,[17] and arranged and conducted the 1966 easy listening album Rhapsodies for Young Lovers by the Midnight String Quartet.[18]
In 1958 Russell moved to Los Angeles.
In 1965 Russell released "Everybody’s Talking ‘Bout the Young", Russell’s first solo single on Dot Records[19]
In 1968 Smash Records released Look Inside the Asylum Choir, a studio group made of Leon Russell and Marc Benno that made The Asylum Choir.[20]
In 1969 Leon Russell and Denny Cordell started Shelter Records, a US record label that operated from 1969 to 1981. The company established offices in both Los Angeles and Tulsa.[21] Shelter Records used Sound City Studios for recording in its early days.
In 1969 and 1970, Russell worked as a member of Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, playing guitar and keyboards on their albums and as part of the touring band. Here he met George Harrison and others with whom he would work over the next couple of years.[22]
Russell's first commercial success as a songwriter came when Joe Cocker recorded the song "Delta Lady" for his 1969 album, Joe Cocker![14] The album, co-produced and arranged by Russell, reached #11 on the Billboard 200.[23] Russell went on to organize—using many of the musicians from Delaney & Bonnie's band—and perform in the 1970 Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour.[24] "Superstar", co-written by Russell, was sung by Rita Coolidge on that tour and album. It later proved a success for the Carpenters, Luther Vandross, Sonic Youth and other performers.
During the Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour, Shelter Records released his 1970 solo album Leon Russell, which included the first recording of "A Song for You". This has become one of his best-known songs, with versions released by more than 40 different artists including the Carpenters, Ray Charles, Peggy Lee, Willie Nelson, Helen Reddy, Whitney Houston, Elkie Brooks, Amy Winehouse, Donny Hathaway, and Christina Aguilera. Both the Carpenters and the Temptations named an album after the song. Also in 1970, Russell played piano on Dave Mason's album, Alone Together, most notably on the song "Sad and Deep as You".
In December 1970 "Leon Russell and friends" recorded the "Homewood Sessions", broadcast as an "unscripted and unrehearsed" one-hour TV special on KCET TV (Los Angeles) and later re-broadcast several times on the Public Broadcasting System.[25]
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Russell owned the Church Recording Studio on 3rd Street (renamed Leon Russell Road in 2010 by The Pearl District Association) in Tulsa.[26] His former home on Grand Lake, Oklahoma, contained a dining room table and chairs made from church pews taken out of the church when it was turned into a studio.[27]
"Prince of Peace: Radio Broadcast 1970 album is a soundboard recording of a December 1970 Fillmore East concert.[28]
In March, 1971, Russell produced some tracks for Bob Dylan, who was experimenting with his sound. The sessions produced the single "Watching the River Flow" and "When I Paint My Masterpiece", both of which prominently featured Russell's gospel-flavored piano.[29]
During the summer of 1971, at the invitation of former Delaney & Bonnie band-mate George Harrison, Russell played piano on Badfinger's third album, Straight Up. The piano part complemented Pete Ham and George Harrison's dual slide guitars on Badfinger's "Day After Day". The Straight Up sessions were interrupted when many of the musicians left for New York City to participate in the Concert For Bangladesh, at which Russell performed a medley of the songs "Jumpin' Jack Flash" and "Young Blood" and sang a verse on Harrison's "Beware of Darkness."[14] Russell (on bass guitar and vocals) and Harrison (on electric guitar and vocals) also backed up Bob Dylan's set.
A busy year for Russell, 1971 also brought the Shelter Records release of Leon Russell and the Shelter People and Asylum Choir II (which was co-produced by Marc Benno) and recorded at Russell’s Skyhill Studios. Leon Russell and the Shelter People went on to be Leon's first US Gold album. That same year, Russell played on recording sessions with B.B. King, Eric Clapton, and Bob Dylan.
Russell helped blues guitarist Freddie King to revive his career by collaborating with him on three of his albums for Shelter Records during the early 1970s. During those same years, Russell helped himself to a nice share of what was then called the "County and Western" market, recording and performing under the moniker Hank Wilson,[30] and was a regular performer at Gilley's Club, the Pasadena, Texas, honkytonk made famous in Urban Cowboy.
1972 was highlighted by a large-scale concert tour by Russell and his "Shelter People" entourage. A live performance was recorded in California at the Long Beach Arena on August 28, 1972, and was released as the Leon Live album. In November 1972, Billboard cited Russell as a top concert draw and reported the '72 tour gross at almost $3 million.[31]
In 1971 Shine a Light was a song featured on the Rolling Stones' 1972 album Exile on Main St.. A version of the song, under the title Get a Line on You, was made by Leon Russell at Olympic Studios in October 1969 with assistance from Jagger (lead vocals), Charlie Watts (drums), Leon Russell (piano), and probably also Bill Wyman (bass) and Mick Taylor (guitar). The recording was made during the recording sessions for the album Leon Russell (released 1970), where both Watts and Wyman contributed drums and bass to some of the tracks. However, the song "Get a Line on You" was not on the released album, but was shelved until 1993, when it finally surfaced as a bonus track on the 24K gold re-release by DCC Compact Classics (DCC Compact Classics GZS 1049).[32]
In 1973 Leon released Leon Live album, it charted and was his third US Gold album. The album was recorded live at Long Beach Arena, August 28, 1972, a three LP release.[33]
In 1973 Looking Back was released by Russell on Olympia Records; Everest Records, shortly after the success of his single "Tightrope", it contains instrumental tracks that were recorded in the mid-1960s, featuring Russell on harpsichord.
In 1974 he released his Carney album this was Leon's third solo studio album. The album peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200, it had on it Tight Rope and This Masquerade. This was his second Gold album.
In 1974 Leon helped the group the Gap Band, a local group of Oklahomans musicians, kick off their notoriety. The group later became a funk-disco hit. The Gap Band backed Leon on his Stop All That Jazz album.[34]
In 1975 Russell released Live In Japan on Shelter Records. The album was recorded live at Budokan Hall, Tokyo,Japan on November 8, 1973.[35]
In 1975 Russell made it into the Top 40 Hits with Lady Blue on his Will O' the Wisp album. Will O' the Wisp was his fourth Gold album.[36]
In 1975 Helen Reddy put out Russell's Bluebird song as a single and on her No Way to Treat a Lady album.[37] The song debuted on Billboard's Hot 100 in the issue of the magazine dated July 5, and reached number 35 over the course of six weeks there.[38] That same issue also marked its debut on the magazine's Easy Listening chart, where it spent eight weeks and peaked at number five,[39] and on the RPM singles chart it got as high as number 51.[40] Reddy comments on the tune, "I love Leon Russell's writing and I love this song. It was an integral part of my repertoire for nearly 30 years, and I never tired of singing it."[37]
Russell's song, This Masquerade, the B-side of his 1972 hit single Tight Rope, went on to be recorded by numerous artists, including Helen Reddy and The Carpenters. George Benson's version of the song reached #10 on the Billboard Hot 100.[41] In 1976 Russell was Grammy Award nomination for Song of the Year in 1977.[42] In 1977 Benson's version of Russell's This Masquerade won a Grammy Award for Record of the Year. Leon Russell's version is part of the soundtrack for the Exorcist director William Friedkin's psychological thriller film Bug. The Bug Soundtrack was released on May 22, 2007. It also appeared in the movie The Pursuit of Happyness.
In 1976 Russell departed Shelter Records to start his own Record label, Paradise Records. Leon and other would release albums under Paradise Records.[43]
In 1976 was the first year Russell played in Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic in Gonzales, Texas.
In 1976 Russell released the Wedding Album a studio album with his then wife, Mary Russell, otherwise known as Mary McCreary. It was distributed by Warner Bros. Records. Leon and Mary Russell as producers of the album, with the exception of the final track, "Daylight", which was produced by its writer, Bobby Womack. The Wedding Album was Paradise Records' first Album.[44]
Leon and his then-wife Mary Russell were musical guests on the May 15, 1976, episode of Saturday Night Live in its first season, hosted by Dyan Cannon.
In 1976, Russell released Hank Wilson's Back! (Vol. 1), The album was recorded at the producer, Owen Bradley’s, barn studio in Nashville. The album made it into the Top Thirty Hits. Track one Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms was minor hit.[36][45]
In 1978 Russell release his Americana album, the title is credited to the mix influences that made Russell’s unique Music. Released by Rhino / Warner Bros.[46]
In 1979, after turning with Willie Nelson, Russell and Willie had a number-one hit on the Billboards country music chart with their duet of "Heartbreak Hotel". Willie and Russell released their joint duet studio country pop-rock album,One for the Road in 1979. One for the Road was his 5th Gold album.[29]
In 1979 Leon Russell released Life And Love a LP Album on Paradise Records.[47]
Russell spent the next two years touring with the New Grass Revival, and released two more albums with Paradise Records before the label folded.[14] On May 15, 1980 Russell joined with New Grass Revival to record a live album at Perkins Palace in Pasadena, California, the album was released in 1981 as Leon Russell & New Grass Revival – The Live Album.[48]
In 1981 Leon played piano on New Grass Revival's Commonwealth album.
Following up on his country theme, he made a second Hank Wilson album, Hank Wilson Vol. II released in 1984. Hank Wilson being Leon's pseudonym name. Released on Leon Russell Records.[49]
In 1984 he released a country blues album, recorded in Hendersonville, Tennessee at his Paradise Studios, called Solid State. Released by Paradise Music.[50]
In 1989 Leon released a self-titled album Leon Russell[51]
In 1991 Leon released Delta Lady on Del Rack Records. Many of the songs are remixes of early recording.[52]
In 1991 Leon released a new album Anything Can Happen recorded at Paradise Studios, released on Virgin Records. Pianist Bruce Hornsby produced this comeback album. During the late 1980s and early 1990s Hornsby worked extensively as a producer and sideman with Leon.[53]
In 1993 Paradise Records released the LEON RUSSELL 24K GOLD DISC album. A remix of recordings done at Olympic Sound in London in 1969. [54]
In 1995 Russel starts Leon Russell Records, an independent record label.[55]
In 1995 Leon released the album Hymns of Christmas, with 10 instrumentals Hymns by Leon on Leon Russell Records.[56]
In 1996 Capitol/EMI Records released the album Gimme Shelter! The Best of Leon Russell, a two CD album set with 40-tracks covering 1969 to 1992.[57]
In 1997 Capitol/Right Stuff Records released the album Retrospective, an album with Leon's 18 all-time best songs.[58]
In 1998 Leon released the album Hank Wilson, Vol. 3: Legend in My Time. Returning to his county artist name on Ark 21 Records.[59]
In 1999 Leon released a new album Face in the Crowd, a blues album on Sagestone Entertainment Records.[60][61]
IN 1999 Blues: Same Old Song was released on Paradise Records.[62]
In 2000 Leon and Q Records released Live at Gilley's , a performance from September 17, 1981.[63]
In 2001 Signature Songs was released on Leon Russell Records [64]
In 2001 Guitar Blues was released on Leon Russell Records, Russell with the New Grass Revival.[65]
In 2001 Rhythm & Bluegrass: Hank Wilson, Vol. 4 was released on Leon Russell Records.[66]
In 2002 Moonlight & Love Songs was released on Leon Russell Records, an album of Russell's standards.[67]
In 2007 Angel in Disguise released by Leon Russell Records, Russell at 65 made this Okie rock album.[68]
In 2007 released Crazy Love album on Leon Russell Records, a Rock album.[69]
In 2007 Russell played at Diversafest, Oklahoma's Music Conference and Festival, is an annual live event that showcased independent and emerging artists and hosted educational music industry panels and a tradeshow. Dfest takes place in the historic Blue Dome District of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
In 2008 In Your Dreams released on Leon Russell Records.[70]
In 2008 Bad Country released on Leon Russell Records.[71]
In 2008 Almost Piano released by Leon Russell Records.[72]
After a number of years of reduced prominence, Russell's career was rejuvenated when Elton John sought him out for a new project.[73] In November 2009, Russell worked together with John and Bernie Taupin on The Union, a double album record credited equally to both Russell and John. Recorded in February 2010 and produced by T-Bone Burnett,[74] the CD was released on October 19, 2010. The Union was Leon's 6th Gold album.[75] The recordings were interrupted in January 2010 by a health scare: Russell was hospitalized and underwent surgery for a brain fluid leak, as well as treatment for heart failure and pneumonia.[76] On April 2, 2011, Russell and John performed together as the musical guests on Saturday Night Live. Rolling Stone placed the album in third place on its list of the 30 Best Albums of 2010.[77] A couple of months later, Russell announced plans for a solo LP, although no specifics were given, and in October 2010 Russell and John embarked on the Union Tour. Elton John and Leon Russell also appeared on The David Letterman Show.[78]
In 2011 the The Union film was released, a documentary film by Cameron Crowe exploring the creative process of musician Elton John and Leon Russell in the making of 2010 album The Union.[79]
Russell's current[when?] band line-up includes long-time bass player Jackie Wessel, Brandon Holder on drums, multi-instrumentalist Beau Charron, and grandson Payton Goodner on percussion.
In 2014 Life Journey was released on Universal Records. Working with Tommy LiPuma Russell made a new album with two new songs "Big Lips" and "Down in Dixieland,".[80]
On March 16, 2015, a restored version of the previously unreleased 1974 documentary about Russell, A Poem Is A Naked Person, by filmmaker Les Blank, was screened publicly at the South by Southwest Film Festival.[81] The film features concert footage of Russell in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Anaheim, California, and footage of the recording sessions for the album Hank Wilson's Back.
In 2015, at the Lockn' Festival, Russell played at the Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival in Richardson, Texas.
On September 11, 2015, Russell joined alumni, Rita Coolidge, Claudia Lennear, Chris Stainton and other members of the 1970 Joe Cocker Mad Dogs and Englishmen Tour for a special tribute concert to Joe Cocker organized by the Tedeschi Trucks Band.[82][83] Original tour photographer, Linda Wolf documented the reunion and performance.[84] A full documentary of the reunion and performance will be released early 2016, directed by Jesse Lauter and Jojo Pennebaker, son of D.A. Pennebaker.
Legacy
Pixies vocalist Black Francis credits Russell with influencing his vocal style: "I realize there's a certain kind of vocalizing I do that takes its cue from Leon Russell. He sang in a southern accent but it was very blown-out and exaggerated, very free and loose."
Overview
Born in Lawton, Oklahoma,[2] United States, Russell began playing piano at the age of four. He attended Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Also at Will Rogers High School were Anita Bryant, who was one year older, and in the same 1959 class, David Gates. Russell and Gates played and recorded together as the Fencement. A few years younger, also at Will Rogers, was Elvin Bishop. At this time Russell was already performing at Tulsa nightclubs.[3] After moving to Los Angeles, he became a session musician, working as a pianist on the recordings of many notable musical artists from the 1960s. By the late 1960s, Russell diversified, becoming successful as an arranger[4] and songwriter. As a musician, he worked his way up from gigs as a sideman to well-known performers. By 1970, he had graduated to solo recording artist, although he never ended his previous roles within the music industry. After performing country music under the name Hank Wilson in the 1970s and 1980s, Russell had largely faded into obscurity. He re-emerged in 2010 when Elton John called on him to record an album that became The Union. The album brought renewed popularity to Russell who has since released a solo album and toured around the world. [5][6] [7][8][9]
Russell was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on March 14, 2011.[10] In June, 2011, Leon Russell was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame[11]
Career
Russell began his musical career at the age of 14 in the nightclubs of Tulsa, Oklahoma. He and his group the Starlighters, which included J.J. Cale, Leo Feathers, Chuck Blackwell and Johnny Williams,[12] were instrumental in creating the style of music known as the Tulsa Sound. After settling in Los Angeles, he studied guitar with James Burton. Known mostly as a session musician early in his career, as a solo artist he has crossed genres to include rock and roll, blues, and gospel music, playing with artists as varied as Jan & Dean, Gary Lewis, George Harrison, Gram Parsons, Delaney Bramlett, Ringo Starr, Doris Day, Elton John, Ray Charles, Eric Clapton, the Byrds, Barbra Streisand, the Beach Boys, the Ventures, Willie Nelson, Badfinger, Tijuana Brass, Frank Sinatra, the Band, Bob Dylan, J.J. Cale, B.B. King,[13] Dave Mason, Glen Campbell, Joe Cocker and the Rolling Stones.[14]
As a first call studio musician in Los Angeles, Russell played on many of the most popular songs of the 1960s, including some by the Byrds, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, Bobby "Boris" Pickett, and Herb Alpert. He can be seen in 1964's T.A.M.I. Show, playing piano with "the Wrecking Crew" (an informal name for the top L.A. session musicians of the 1960s), sporting short, dark, slicked-back hair, in contrast to his later look.[14] Soon after, he was hired as Snuff Garrett's assistant/creative developer, playing on numerous #1 singles, including "This Diamond Ring" by Gary Lewis and the Playboys.[15] He wrote or co-wrote two hit songs for Gary Lewis and Playboys: Everybody Loves a Clown (which hit the Billboard Top 40 on October 9, 1965, remaining on the chart for eight weeks and rising to number 4) and She's Just My Style (which hit Billboard′s Top 40 on December 18, 1965, and rose to number 3).[16] He played xylophone and bells on the 1966 single The Joker Went Wild, sung by Brian Hyland and penned by Bobby Russell (no relation to Leon). He also worked sessions with Dorsey Burnette and Glen Campbell on Campbell's 1967 album Gentle on My Mind, where he was credited as "Russell Bridges" on piano,[17] and arranged and conducted the 1966 easy listening album Rhapsodies for Young Lovers by the Midnight String Quartet.[18]
In 1958 Russell moved to Los Angeles.
In 1965 Russell released "Everybody’s Talking ‘Bout the Young", Russell’s first solo single on Dot Records[19]
In 1968 Smash Records released Look Inside the Asylum Choir, a studio group made of Leon Russell and Marc Benno that made The Asylum Choir.[20]
In 1969 Leon Russell and Denny Cordell started Shelter Records, a US record label that operated from 1969 to 1981. The company established offices in both Los Angeles and Tulsa.[21] Shelter Records used Sound City Studios for recording in its early days.
In 1969 and 1970, Russell worked as a member of Delaney & Bonnie and Friends, playing guitar and keyboards on their albums and as part of the touring band. Here he met George Harrison and others with whom he would work over the next couple of years.[22]
Russell's first commercial success as a songwriter came when Joe Cocker recorded the song "Delta Lady" for his 1969 album, Joe Cocker![14] The album, co-produced and arranged by Russell, reached #11 on the Billboard 200.[23] Russell went on to organize—using many of the musicians from Delaney & Bonnie's band—and perform in the 1970 Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour.[24] "Superstar", co-written by Russell, was sung by Rita Coolidge on that tour and album. It later proved a success for the Carpenters, Luther Vandross, Sonic Youth and other performers.
During the Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour, Shelter Records released his 1970 solo album Leon Russell, which included the first recording of "A Song for You". This has become one of his best-known songs, with versions released by more than 40 different artists including the Carpenters, Ray Charles, Peggy Lee, Willie Nelson, Helen Reddy, Whitney Houston, Elkie Brooks, Amy Winehouse, Donny Hathaway, and Christina Aguilera. Both the Carpenters and the Temptations named an album after the song. Also in 1970, Russell played piano on Dave Mason's album, Alone Together, most notably on the song "Sad and Deep as You".
In December 1970 "Leon Russell and friends" recorded the "Homewood Sessions", broadcast as an "unscripted and unrehearsed" one-hour TV special on KCET TV (Los Angeles) and later re-broadcast several times on the Public Broadcasting System.[25]
During the 1960s and early 1970s, Russell owned the Church Recording Studio on 3rd Street (renamed Leon Russell Road in 2010 by The Pearl District Association) in Tulsa.[26] His former home on Grand Lake, Oklahoma, contained a dining room table and chairs made from church pews taken out of the church when it was turned into a studio.[27]
"Prince of Peace: Radio Broadcast 1970 album is a soundboard recording of a December 1970 Fillmore East concert.[28]
In March, 1971, Russell produced some tracks for Bob Dylan, who was experimenting with his sound. The sessions produced the single "Watching the River Flow" and "When I Paint My Masterpiece", both of which prominently featured Russell's gospel-flavored piano.[29]
During the summer of 1971, at the invitation of former Delaney & Bonnie band-mate George Harrison, Russell played piano on Badfinger's third album, Straight Up. The piano part complemented Pete Ham and George Harrison's dual slide guitars on Badfinger's "Day After Day". The Straight Up sessions were interrupted when many of the musicians left for New York City to participate in the Concert For Bangladesh, at which Russell performed a medley of the songs "Jumpin' Jack Flash" and "Young Blood" and sang a verse on Harrison's "Beware of Darkness."[14] Russell (on bass guitar and vocals) and Harrison (on electric guitar and vocals) also backed up Bob Dylan's set.
A busy year for Russell, 1971 also brought the Shelter Records release of Leon Russell and the Shelter People and Asylum Choir II (which was co-produced by Marc Benno) and recorded at Russell’s Skyhill Studios. Leon Russell and the Shelter People went on to be Leon's first US Gold album. That same year, Russell played on recording sessions with B.B. King, Eric Clapton, and Bob Dylan.
Russell helped blues guitarist Freddie King to revive his career by collaborating with him on three of his albums for Shelter Records during the early 1970s. During those same years, Russell helped himself to a nice share of what was then called the "County and Western" market, recording and performing under the moniker Hank Wilson,[30] and was a regular performer at Gilley's Club, the Pasadena, Texas, honkytonk made famous in Urban Cowboy.
1972 was highlighted by a large-scale concert tour by Russell and his "Shelter People" entourage. A live performance was recorded in California at the Long Beach Arena on August 28, 1972, and was released as the Leon Live album. In November 1972, Billboard cited Russell as a top concert draw and reported the '72 tour gross at almost $3 million.[31]
In 1971 Shine a Light was a song featured on the Rolling Stones' 1972 album Exile on Main St.. A version of the song, under the title Get a Line on You, was made by Leon Russell at Olympic Studios in October 1969 with assistance from Jagger (lead vocals), Charlie Watts (drums), Leon Russell (piano), and probably also Bill Wyman (bass) and Mick Taylor (guitar). The recording was made during the recording sessions for the album Leon Russell (released 1970), where both Watts and Wyman contributed drums and bass to some of the tracks. However, the song "Get a Line on You" was not on the released album, but was shelved until 1993, when it finally surfaced as a bonus track on the 24K gold re-release by DCC Compact Classics (DCC Compact Classics GZS 1049).[32]
In 1973 Leon released Leon Live album, it charted and was his third US Gold album. The album was recorded live at Long Beach Arena, August 28, 1972, a three LP release.[33]
In 1973 Looking Back was released by Russell on Olympia Records; Everest Records, shortly after the success of his single "Tightrope", it contains instrumental tracks that were recorded in the mid-1960s, featuring Russell on harpsichord.
In 1974 he released his Carney album this was Leon's third solo studio album. The album peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200, it had on it Tight Rope and This Masquerade. This was his second Gold album.
In 1974 Leon helped the group the Gap Band, a local group of Oklahomans musicians, kick off their notoriety. The group later became a funk-disco hit. The Gap Band backed Leon on his Stop All That Jazz album.[34]
In 1975 Russell released Live In Japan on Shelter Records. The album was recorded live at Budokan Hall, Tokyo,Japan on November 8, 1973.[35]
In 1975 Russell made it into the Top 40 Hits with Lady Blue on his Will O' the Wisp album. Will O' the Wisp was his fourth Gold album.[36]
In 1975 Helen Reddy put out Russell's Bluebird song as a single and on her No Way to Treat a Lady album.[37] The song debuted on Billboard's Hot 100 in the issue of the magazine dated July 5, and reached number 35 over the course of six weeks there.[38] That same issue also marked its debut on the magazine's Easy Listening chart, where it spent eight weeks and peaked at number five,[39] and on the RPM singles chart it got as high as number 51.[40] Reddy comments on the tune, "I love Leon Russell's writing and I love this song. It was an integral part of my repertoire for nearly 30 years, and I never tired of singing it."[37]
Russell's song, This Masquerade, the B-side of his 1972 hit single Tight Rope, went on to be recorded by numerous artists, including Helen Reddy and The Carpenters. George Benson's version of the song reached #10 on the Billboard Hot 100.[41] In 1976 Russell was Grammy Award nomination for Song of the Year in 1977.[42] In 1977 Benson's version of Russell's This Masquerade won a Grammy Award for Record of the Year. Leon Russell's version is part of the soundtrack for the Exorcist director William Friedkin's psychological thriller film Bug. The Bug Soundtrack was released on May 22, 2007. It also appeared in the movie The Pursuit of Happyness.
In 1976 Russell departed Shelter Records to start his own Record label, Paradise Records. Leon and other would release albums under Paradise Records.[43]
In 1976 was the first year Russell played in Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic in Gonzales, Texas.
In 1976 Russell released the Wedding Album a studio album with his then wife, Mary Russell, otherwise known as Mary McCreary. It was distributed by Warner Bros. Records. Leon and Mary Russell as producers of the album, with the exception of the final track, "Daylight", which was produced by its writer, Bobby Womack. The Wedding Album was Paradise Records' first Album.[44]
Leon and his then-wife Mary Russell were musical guests on the May 15, 1976, episode of Saturday Night Live in its first season, hosted by Dyan Cannon.
In 1976, Russell released Hank Wilson's Back! (Vol. 1), The album was recorded at the producer, Owen Bradley’s, barn studio in Nashville. The album made it into the Top Thirty Hits. Track one Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms was minor hit.[36][45]
In 1978 Russell release his Americana album, the title is credited to the mix influences that made Russell’s unique Music. Released by Rhino / Warner Bros.[46]
In 1979, after turning with Willie Nelson, Russell and Willie had a number-one hit on the Billboards country music chart with their duet of "Heartbreak Hotel". Willie and Russell released their joint duet studio country pop-rock album,One for the Road in 1979. One for the Road was his 5th Gold album.[29]
In 1979 Leon Russell released Life And Love a LP Album on Paradise Records.[47]
Russell spent the next two years touring with the New Grass Revival, and released two more albums with Paradise Records before the label folded.[14] On May 15, 1980 Russell joined with New Grass Revival to record a live album at Perkins Palace in Pasadena, California, the album was released in 1981 as Leon Russell & New Grass Revival – The Live Album.[48]
In 1981 Leon played piano on New Grass Revival's Commonwealth album.
Following up on his country theme, he made a second Hank Wilson album, Hank Wilson Vol. II released in 1984. Hank Wilson being Leon's pseudonym name. Released on Leon Russell Records.[49]
In 1984 he released a country blues album, recorded in Hendersonville, Tennessee at his Paradise Studios, called Solid State. Released by Paradise Music.[50]
In 1989 Leon released a self-titled album Leon Russell[51]
In 1991 Leon released Delta Lady on Del Rack Records. Many of the songs are remixes of early recording.[52]
In 1991 Leon released a new album Anything Can Happen recorded at Paradise Studios, released on Virgin Records. Pianist Bruce Hornsby produced this comeback album. During the late 1980s and early 1990s Hornsby worked extensively as a producer and sideman with Leon.[53]
In 1993 Paradise Records released the LEON RUSSELL 24K GOLD DISC album. A remix of recordings done at Olympic Sound in London in 1969. [54]
In 1995 Russel starts Leon Russell Records, an independent record label.[55]
In 1995 Leon released the album Hymns of Christmas, with 10 instrumentals Hymns by Leon on Leon Russell Records.[56]
In 1996 Capitol/EMI Records released the album Gimme Shelter! The Best of Leon Russell, a two CD album set with 40-tracks covering 1969 to 1992.[57]
In 1997 Capitol/Right Stuff Records released the album Retrospective, an album with Leon's 18 all-time best songs.[58]
In 1998 Leon released the album Hank Wilson, Vol. 3: Legend in My Time. Returning to his county artist name on Ark 21 Records.[59]
In 1999 Leon released a new album Face in the Crowd, a blues album on Sagestone Entertainment Records.[60][61]
IN 1999 Blues: Same Old Song was released on Paradise Records.[62]
In 2000 Leon and Q Records released Live at Gilley's , a performance from September 17, 1981.[63]
In 2001 Signature Songs was released on Leon Russell Records [64]
In 2001 Guitar Blues was released on Leon Russell Records, Russell with the New Grass Revival.[65]
In 2001 Rhythm & Bluegrass: Hank Wilson, Vol. 4 was released on Leon Russell Records.[66]
In 2002 Moonlight & Love Songs was released on Leon Russell Records, an album of Russell's standards.[67]
In 2007 Angel in Disguise released by Leon Russell Records, Russell at 65 made this Okie rock album.[68]
In 2007 released Crazy Love album on Leon Russell Records, a Rock album.[69]
In 2007 Russell played at Diversafest, Oklahoma's Music Conference and Festival, is an annual live event that showcased independent and emerging artists and hosted educational music industry panels and a tradeshow. Dfest takes place in the historic Blue Dome District of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
In 2008 In Your Dreams released on Leon Russell Records.[70]
In 2008 Bad Country released on Leon Russell Records.[71]
In 2008 Almost Piano released by Leon Russell Records.[72]
After a number of years of reduced prominence, Russell's career was rejuvenated when Elton John sought him out for a new project.[73] In November 2009, Russell worked together with John and Bernie Taupin on The Union, a double album record credited equally to both Russell and John. Recorded in February 2010 and produced by T-Bone Burnett,[74] the CD was released on October 19, 2010. The Union was Leon's 6th Gold album.[75] The recordings were interrupted in January 2010 by a health scare: Russell was hospitalized and underwent surgery for a brain fluid leak, as well as treatment for heart failure and pneumonia.[76] On April 2, 2011, Russell and John performed together as the musical guests on Saturday Night Live. Rolling Stone placed the album in third place on its list of the 30 Best Albums of 2010.[77] A couple of months later, Russell announced plans for a solo LP, although no specifics were given, and in October 2010 Russell and John embarked on the Union Tour. Elton John and Leon Russell also appeared on The David Letterman Show.[78]
In 2011 the The Union film was released, a documentary film by Cameron Crowe exploring the creative process of musician Elton John and Leon Russell in the making of 2010 album The Union.[79]
Russell's current[when?] band line-up includes long-time bass player Jackie Wessel, Brandon Holder on drums, multi-instrumentalist Beau Charron, and grandson Payton Goodner on percussion.
In 2014 Life Journey was released on Universal Records. Working with Tommy LiPuma Russell made a new album with two new songs "Big Lips" and "Down in Dixieland,".[80]
On March 16, 2015, a restored version of the previously unreleased 1974 documentary about Russell, A Poem Is A Naked Person, by filmmaker Les Blank, was screened publicly at the South by Southwest Film Festival.[81] The film features concert footage of Russell in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Anaheim, California, and footage of the recording sessions for the album Hank Wilson's Back.
In 2015, at the Lockn' Festival, Russell played at the Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival in Richardson, Texas.
On September 11, 2015, Russell joined alumni, Rita Coolidge, Claudia Lennear, Chris Stainton and other members of the 1970 Joe Cocker Mad Dogs and Englishmen Tour for a special tribute concert to Joe Cocker organized by the Tedeschi Trucks Band.[82][83] Original tour photographer, Linda Wolf documented the reunion and performance.[84] A full documentary of the reunion and performance will be released early 2016, directed by Jesse Lauter and Jojo Pennebaker, son of D.A. Pennebaker.
Legacy
Pixies vocalist Black Francis credits Russell with influencing his vocal style: "I realize there's a certain kind of vocalizing I do that takes its cue from Leon Russell. He sang in a southern accent but it was very blown-out and exaggerated, very free and loose."
JJ Cale & Leon Russell - I Got The Same Old Blues
Leon Russell - Jumpin' Jack Flash / Young Blood 1971 Concert Live
The Rolling Stones' "Jumpin' Jack Flash" and "Young Blood"
(Jagger–Richards/Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller) performed by Leon
Russell with additional lead vocals on "Young Blood" by Don Preston and
George Harrison; featuring Don Preston on lead guitar and Carl Radle on
bass (in place of Voormann). George Harrison Concert for Bangladesh
band: George Harrison (vocals, electric and acoustic guitars), Ringo
Starr and Jim Keltner (drums), Leon Russell (vocals, piano), Billy
Preston (vocals, organ), Eric Clapton (electric guitar, slide guitar),
Jesse Ed Davis (electric guitar, slide guitar), Klaus Voorman (bass),
Jim Keltner (drums); with Badfinger: Pete Ham (acoustic guitar), Tom
Evans (12-string acoustic guitar), Joey Molland (acoustic guitar), Mike
Gibbins (percussion); with The Hollywood Horns: Jim Horn, Chuck Findley,
Jackie Kelso, Allan Beutler, Lou McCreary, Ollie Mitchell; and The Soul
Choir: Don Nix, Claudia Linnear, Jo Green, Dolores Hall, Jeanie Greene,
Marlin Greene, Don Preston at Madison Square Garden August 1, 1971.
Eric Clapton - Blues Power
Eric Clapton, Leon Russell ( 1970 ).
"Bet you didn't think I knew how to rock 'n' roll.
Oh, I got the boogie-woogie right down in my very soul.
There ain't no need for me to be a wallflower,
'Cause now I'm living on blues power
"Bet you didn't think I knew how to rock 'n' roll.
Oh, I got the boogie-woogie right down in my very soul.
There ain't no need for me to be a wallflower,
'Cause now I'm living on blues power
Robert
Lewis Jones (October 12, 1925 – April 2, 1996), known as both Guitar
Gabriel and Nyles Jones, was an American blues Musician. Gabriel's
unique style of guitar playing, which he referred to as "Toot Blues",
combined Piedmont, Chicago, and Texas blues, as well as gospel, and was
influenced by artists such as Blind Boy Fuller and Reverend Gary Davis.
After hearing of Guitar Gabriel from the late Greensboro, North Carolina
blues guitarist and pianist, James "Guitar Slim" Stephens, musician and
folklorist Tim Duffy located and befriended Gabriel, who was the
inspiration for the creation of the Music Maker Relief Foundation.[1]
Gabriel wore a trademark white sheepskin hat, which he acquired while
traveling and performing with medicine shows during his late 20s.
Gabriel
was born in Decatur, Georgia, moving to Winston-Salem, North Carolina
at age five. His father, Sonny Jones (also known as Jack Jones, James
Johnson, and as Razorblade for an act in which he ate razor blades,
mason jars, and light bulbs) recorded for Vocalion Records in 1939 in
Memphis, accompanied by Sonny Terry and Oh Red (George Washington).[2]
Sonny Jones also recorded a single for the Orchid label in Baltimore in
1950 (as Sunny Jones). His family, who grew up sharecropping, shared a
talent for music. His great-grandmother, an ex-slave, called set dances
and played the banjo; his grandfather played banjo and his grandmother
the pump organ; his father and uncle were blues guitarists and singers
and his sisters sang blues and gospel.
In 1935, Gabriel's family
moved to Durham, North Carolina, where he began playing guitar on the
streets. Between the ages of 15 and 25, Gabriel traveled the country
playing the guitar in medicine shows. During his travels, he performed
with artists such as Bo Diddley, Lightnin' Hopkins, Louis Jordan, Chuck
Berry, Muddy Waters, B. B. King, T-Bone Walker and Jimmy Reed. In 1970,
Gabriel went to Pittsburgh and recorded a single, "Welfare Blues," as
well as an album, My South, My Blues, with the Gemini label under the
name "Nyles" Jones. The 45 became a hit in Pittsburgh and Cleveland and
though the album sold well, Gabriel never saw any royalties.[3]
Disillusioned and embittered by the music business, Gabriel returned
home to Winston-Salem where he continued playing music, but expressly
for his community, at churches, homes, clubs, "drink houses," and even
at bus stops when children were returning home from school.[4] The
album, My South, My Blues was reissued in 1988, on the French label,
Jambalaya, as Nyles Jones, the Welfare Blues.
In March 1990,
musician and folklorist Tim Duffy began searching for Guitar Gabriel.
After being directed to a drink house in Winston-Salem, Duffy met
Gabriel's nephew, Hawkeye, who took him to meet Gabriel. Duffy and
Gabriel forged a friendship, and began performing under the name Guitar
Gabriel & Brothers in the Kitchen, later recording the album, which
was released on cassette, "Do You Know What it Means to Have a Friend?"
on their own Karibu label.[5] During this time, Duffy would assist the
impoverished Gabriel by providing transportation, paying bills, and
providing food for him and his wife, but realized that there were many
more musicians like Gabriel who were in need of the same assistance, and
who were still capable and willing to record and perform. In 1994, Tim
and his wife, Denise Duffy founded the Music Maker Relief Foundation.
Through this foundation, Gabriel was able to perform in professional
venues, including the Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall, and made several
trips to Europe. Gabriel died April 2, 1996, and is buried with his
guitar (per his request to Duffy) at the Evergreen Cemetery in
Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Guitar Gabriel - ain't gonna let no woman
Booba Barnes +02.04.1996
Booba Barnes (September 25, 1936 – April 2, 1996)[1] was an American Delta blues guitar player and vocalist. One commentator noted that Barnes, R. L. Burnside, Big Jack Johnson, Paul "Wine" Jones and James "Super Chikan" Johnson were "present-day exponents of an edgier, electrified version of the raw, uncut Delta blues sound."[2]
Career
Born Roosevelt Melvin Barnes in Longwood, Washington County, Mississippi, United States,[3] Barnes got his start in 1960 as a member of the Swinging Gold Coasters, a local Mississippi blues outfit. He relocated to Chicago in 1964, where he played in bars and clubs, but returned to Mississippi in 1971 and continued to perform locally into the early 1980s.[1] In 1984, Barnes hooked up with Lil' Dave Thompson when the latter was aged 15, and the duo played on Mississippi's juke joint circuit.[4] Barnes opened a nightclub, the Playboy Club, in 1985, and played there with a backing group called the Playboys; they became regional blues favorites, and eventually signed to Rooster Blues, who released Barnes's debut effort in 1990.[1]
The album was hailed by Allmusic as "an instant modern classic",[5] and Guitar Player called Barnes "a wonderfully idiosyncratic guitar player and an extraordinary vocalist by any standard".[6] Barnes toured the U.S. and Europe following the album's release.[1]
Barnes's career was interrupted in the middle of the decade when he was diagnosed with lung cancer, and he died of the disease in April 1996 in Chicago, aged 59.
Roosevelt Booba Barnes Heart broken man.mp4
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