1934 Luther "Snake Boy" Johnson*
1937 Jewel Brown*
1991 Fabio Nettekoven*
1999 Brewer Phillips+
2013 John "Juke" Logan+
Paula Rangell*
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Luther "Snake Boy" Johnson *30.08.1934
Luther "Snake Boy" Johnson wurde am 30.08.1934 in Davisboro, GA unter dem Namen Lucius Brinson Johnson geboren. Die Werke von Luther "Snake Boy" Johnson wurden unter anderem von Earl Hooker und Robert Nighthawk beeinflusst. Die verschiedenen Musikstile (Chicago Blues, Elektrischer Blues und Regional Blues) von Luther "Snake Boy" Johnson erinnern an ähnliche Blues-Bands und Künstler, wie Muddy Waters
Luther "Snake Boy" Johnson (August 30, 1934 – March 18, 1976) was an American Chicago blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was also known as Luther "Snake" Johnson or Luther "Georgia Boy" Johnson, and was otherwise billed as both Luther King and Little Luther (under the latter he recorded for Chess Records in the 1960s).[1]
Allmusic journalist, Ron Wynn, stated "Johnson's own inimitable vocals, raspy lines and tart guitar eventually create his own aura... a good, occasionally outstanding blues artist."[2]
He is not to be confused with Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson.
He was born Lucious Brinson in Davisboro, Georgia, United States.[1] He was raised on a farm and taught himself to play guitar.[3]
After service in the US Army up to 1953,[3] Johnson played guitar with a local gospel group called the Milwaukee Supreme Angels. However, he graduated towards blues and set up his own trio in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, before relocating to Chicago, Illinois in the early 1960s.[1][3] He backed Elmore James prior to his death, and in 1964, released a solo single on the Chess Records label entitled "The Twirl", billed as Little Luther. He then joined Muddy Waters backing band in 1966. Johnson worked with various musicians over this period, including Chicago Bob Nelson, before recording his debut album, Come on Home in 1969.[1][3]
In 1970, Johnson moved to Boston, Massachusetts, and found work on the blues festival and college circuits for the next few years.[1] Black & Blue Records released Johnson's Born in Georgia in 1972, and this was followed by Chicken Shack (1974), Lonesome in My Bedroom (1975), and the final album issued in his lifetime, Get Down to the Nitty Gritty (1976).[3][4]
Johnson died of cancer in Boston in March 1976, aged 41.[1] He was interred at the Mount Hope Cemetery in Mattapan, Massachusetts.
Luther 'Snake boy' Johnson - Somebody loan me a dime
Luther 'Snake Boy ' Johnson (aka Luther 'Georgia Boy' Johnson) was born in Davisborough/ Georgia, in 1934. He began to play guitar behind Gospel groups in churchs on Sundays, and blues in clubs on Fridays & Saturdays nights.
After moving to Chicago, and at the recommandation of Otis Spann, he joined in 1967 the Muddy Waters Blues Band for two years. After that, he moved to Boston where he formed in own band.
He died of cancer at the early age of 42, laying behind him some really good studio or live performances as Get down to the Nitty Gritty, Lonesome in my bedroom or this special album: They call me the Snake (sessions from 1970 to 72)
Luther 'Snake Boy ' Johnson (aka Luther 'Georgia Boy' Johnson) was born in Davisborough/ Georgia, in 1934. He began to play guitar behind Gospel groups in churchs on Sundays, and blues in clubs on Fridays & Saturdays nights.
After moving to Chicago, and at the recommandation of Otis Spann, he joined in 1967 the Muddy Waters Blues Band for two years. After that, he moved to Boston where he formed in own band.
He died of cancer at the early age of 42, laying behind him some really good studio or live performances as Get down to the Nitty Gritty, Lonesome in my bedroom or this special album: They call me the Snake (sessions from 1970 to 72)
Jewel Brown *30.08.1937
Jewel Brown (born August 30, 1937, Houston, Texas, United States) is an American jazz and blues singer. She is primarily known for her work in the 1950s and 1960s. Before a retirement period she was part of Louis Armstrong's ensemble. She is currently part of the Heritage Hall Jazz Band.
Life and career
Her first professional performance was at the age of 12 in the Manhattan Club in Galveston, Texas. Before she graduated from high school, Lionel Hampton offered the opportunity to tour professionally in Europe. She graduated from Jack Yates High School.[1]
In 1957, on a vacation to Los Angeles, California, she sat in with organist Earl Grant at the Club Pigalle. Grant hired her that night and she continued performing with him for a year. She went on to work for Dallas, Texas nightclub owner Jack Ruby.[1] In the next decade she was offered singing positions with Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong. She chose Armstrong, and appeared with him in the films Louis Armstrong and All Stars and Solo.[1]
She retired in 1971 to care for ailing members of her family, and later established a hair salon in Houston. In recent years she has revived her career, singing in the Heritage Hall Jazz Band.[1]
In 2013, Brown was nominated for a Blues Music Award in the 'Koko Taylor Award (Traditional Blues Female)' category.
Milton Hopkins and Jewel Brown at the Chicago Blues Fest 2012
Paula Rangell *30.08.
Passend zum Albumtitel eröffnet Paula Rangell mit "Harmonica Girl" den Reigen der anregenden Songs auf dieser Compilation. Mit sympathischer Stimme und bestem Groove ist die Einstimmung auf insgesamt locker über zwei Stunden 'Ladies playing the harp' gelungen.
Paula and the Pontiacs is a New Orleans band which will take you on a joy ride with some “gut-bucket” Blues, classic R&B, and soulful originals. The band is fronted by Paula Rangell (its originator since its inception in 1978). Paula is a small, pretty, power packed woman who wails on the alto saxophone, harmonica and lead vocals. Living Blues Magazine says “Rangell is a fine instrumentalist and, more importantly, an effective vocalist who has her timing and delivery down”. The band consists of a great lineup of Louisiana musicians. Paula Rangell grew up studying classical music on the clarinet at the age of seven. At 14, she picked up the harmonica with a growing love of the Blues. This love of the Blues and Jazz prompted the evolution of Paula as a saxophone player. Her instrumental influences range from the funky grooves of Lee Allen and King Curtis to the brilliant jazz of Charlie Parker and John Coltrane. Little Walter and Jimmy Reed were very influential on her harmonica playing. Vocal inspirations were Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Billie Holiday, Dina Washington and Ruth Brown to name a few.
Paula and the Pontiacs was formed in 1978 in the Colorado region and then moved to Austin, Texas in 1981 where she played the local club circuit. She also has the pleasure of playing with and learning from internationally renowned jazz bassist Gene Ramey. Paula took part in Antone’s jam sessions that included playing with Mel Brown, Hubert Sumlin, Stevie Ray and Jimmie Vaughn, Kim Wilson, Angela Strehli, LouAnne Barton and Marcia Ball. In 1984 Ms. Rangell moved to New Orleans. She has played the Crescent City with such greats as Earl King, Little Queenie, Charles and Charmaine Neville, George Porter, Joe “Cool” Davis Gospel Group and John Mooney. During the 1984 World’s Fair, Paula played Dixieland on the Natchez and at the World’s Fair as well as many gigs with her own band Paula and the Pontiacs. Since 1984 Paula’s band has played extensively in the southern United States, Brazil, St. Croix, Kansas City Blues Festival and Mexico City with Deacon John.
Paula and the Pontiacs were the winners of the KLON Longbeach national talent search for the southern U.S. in 1993. She has been endorsed by Hohner Inc. since 1987. In 1990, she produced her first release “Pontiac Blues”. In 1994, Paula released her CD “Cadillac Love” which showcases her musical ability and establishes Paula as a great songwriter. In 1997 Paula released “30 by 90” an all original CD followed by “Live at Ruby’s Roadhouse in 2000 and her most recent release in 2008 “Louisiana Bride”. The Bose Corporation licensed two of Paula’s songs for an audio compilation for 186,000 new Mercedes Benz sound systems. Paula lost her beloved home in New Orleans due to Hurricane Katrina. She now resides in the country outside of Folsom, Louisiana. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, she is a survivor and now doing great.
Paula and the Pontiacs was formed in 1978 in the Colorado region and then moved to Austin, Texas in 1981 where she played the local club circuit. She also has the pleasure of playing with and learning from internationally renowned jazz bassist Gene Ramey. Paula took part in Antone’s jam sessions that included playing with Mel Brown, Hubert Sumlin, Stevie Ray and Jimmie Vaughn, Kim Wilson, Angela Strehli, LouAnne Barton and Marcia Ball. In 1984 Ms. Rangell moved to New Orleans. She has played the Crescent City with such greats as Earl King, Little Queenie, Charles and Charmaine Neville, George Porter, Joe “Cool” Davis Gospel Group and John Mooney. During the 1984 World’s Fair, Paula played Dixieland on the Natchez and at the World’s Fair as well as many gigs with her own band Paula and the Pontiacs. Since 1984 Paula’s band has played extensively in the southern United States, Brazil, St. Croix, Kansas City Blues Festival and Mexico City with Deacon John.
Paula and the Pontiacs were the winners of the KLON Longbeach national talent search for the southern U.S. in 1993. She has been endorsed by Hohner Inc. since 1987. In 1990, she produced her first release “Pontiac Blues”. In 1994, Paula released her CD “Cadillac Love” which showcases her musical ability and establishes Paula as a great songwriter. In 1997 Paula released “30 by 90” an all original CD followed by “Live at Ruby’s Roadhouse in 2000 and her most recent release in 2008 “Louisiana Bride”. The Bose Corporation licensed two of Paula’s songs for an audio compilation for 186,000 new Mercedes Benz sound systems. Paula lost her beloved home in New Orleans due to Hurricane Katrina. She now resides in the country outside of Folsom, Louisiana. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, she is a survivor and now doing great.
Paula Rangell at Jimmy's 02-01-2014 Mardi Gras Mambo
Paula and The Pontiacs - Jimmy's Music Club 2013
Fabio Nettekoven *30.08.1991
Der deutsche Musiker Fabio Nettekoven (24 Jahre) ist Gitarrist, Multiinstrumentalist, Songschreiber & Komponist mit Wurzeln in vielen verschiedenen Musikstilen der ganzen Welt. So beeinflussen musikalische Richtungen wie Blues, Deep-Funk, Southern-Soul, Caribbean, Latin-Soul, Afrobeat, Soul-Jazz, Música popular Brasileira und traditionelle Brasilianische Musik seine musikalische Arbeit. Diese lebt er nicht nur als Gitarrist aus, sondern ist auch an vielen verschiedenen Instrumenten wie Schlagzeug, Bass, Piano, Orgel, Querflöte, Cavaquinho, Mandoline, Percussion, Pandeiro, Berimbau, Sarod, Oud, Cuatro, Cajun Akkordeon, Oldtime Banjo, Mountain Dulcimer und der Lapsteel und tätig.
Diese Einflüße bringt er in seinem Spiel unter und schafft so den Brückenschlag zwischen unterschiedlichsten Spannungsfeldern.
Der dadurch geschaffene musikalische Melting Pot vereint sich so zu einem unverwechselbaren Sound und Spiel.
Fabio Nettekoven ist ausserdem als Songschreiber und Komponist tätig, und hat somit im Jahr 2011 die 9-köpfige New Orleans Funk Band „Judy Spellman and the Phavior Adelic“ gegründet, für die er alle Songs komponiert und die Texte schreibt.
Die Ausnahmeband um die Sängerin „Judy Spellman“ (Tochter vom RnB Star Benny Spellman) vereint oben genannte Stilrichtungen in einer Instrumentierung, wie man sie heute leider nur noch selten findet. Schon beim zufälligen Zusammentreffen von Judy Spellman und Fabio Nettekoven in der Musikmetropole New Orleans, spürten beide Musiker, dass sich hier der Nährboden für einen außergewöhnlichen Austausch 2er Generationen bietet. Keine 4 Wochen später saß Judy Spellman im Flugzeug nach Köln und die Band mit Musikern aus 2 Kontinenten und 3 Ländern war geboren.
Das Debut Album "Eclectic Funk", welches 13 von Nettekovens Songs beinhaltet, ist 2016 erschienen und im Onlineshop der Band erhältlich. Die Songs des Albums können auf Soundcloud probegehört werden!
Ausserdem ist der 24-jährige Musiker freiberuflich tätig und hatte über die Jahre die Möglichkeit mit Musikern aus der ganzen Welt in Deutschland, USA, Frankreich, England, Italien, Luxemburg und der Schweiz zu spielen und zu touren. (Siehe auch „Credits“)
Zurzeit hat er die große Ehre, Teil der Band, von einem der letzten großen Deutschen Bluesgitarristen, Richard Bargel, zu sein.
Richard Bargel ist einer der wenigen innovativen deutschen Bluesmusiker von Rang und wurde bereits zweimal mit dem „Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik“ ausgezeichnet.
Seit 1970 unterwegs, zählt er längst zu den Blues-Ikonen.
Zusammen sind sie mit der Band „Richard Bargel & Dead Slow Stampede“ oder auch als Duo " Richard Bargel & Fabio Nettekoven - Family Business" regelmäßig in ganz Deutschland unterwegs.
Fabio Nettekoven, a 24 year old guitarist, multiinstrumentalist, songwriter and composer is deeply rooted and hooked in music styles from all over the world from his youth on.
Influenced by Blues, Deep-Funk, Southern-Soul, Caribbean, Latin-Soul, Afrobeat, Música Popular Brasileira, Brazilian music traditions and Soul-Jazz he creates his unique sound in a distinctive melting pot. This stunt works out through virtuous skills on Guitar, Drums, Bass, Piano, Organ, Jazzflute, Cavaquinho, Mandolin, Percussion, Pandeiro, Berimbau, Sarod, Oud, Cuatro, Cajun Accordion, Oldtime Banjo, Mountain Dulcimer and Lapsteel Guitar.
Back in 2011 Fabio founded the 9-piece New Orleans Funk Band „Judy Spellman and the Phavior Adelic“, writing all the songs and lyrics. This extraordinary band features Judy Spellman (daughter of the late RnB Star Benny Spellman) on vocals and combines all these musicalstyles in a way and instrumentation that is a rare gem in the music scene these days. At the first accidental meeting of the two musicians down in New Orleans both knew already that this would be the breeding ground for an international communion of two generations. 4 weeks later Judy was heading to cologne and the band with musicians out of 2 continents and 3 different countries was born. The debut record „Eclectic Funk“ was released in 2016 and contains 13 of Nettekovens original songs and can be bought at the bands onlineshop. You can listen to the previews of the record on soundcloud!
Starting his first band at the age of 8 freelancing musician Fabio had the opportunity to play, record or tour with artists from all over the world in Germany, USA, France, England, Italy, Luxembourg and Switzerland. (Check "Credits" for more info!)
Right now he is honoured to be part of "Richard Bargel & Dead Slow Stampede". The latest project of germanies last great bluesman Richard Bargel.
Richard Bargel is one of germanies very few innovative bluesmusicians of quality honoured by the sought after german record award „Preis der deutschen Schallplattekritik“ twice.
On the road since 1970 he is ranked among the international blues icons for a long time. They are currently touring Germany and Europe either with the band „Richard Bargel & the Dead Slow Stampede“ or as a duo band „Richard Bargel & Fabio Nettekoven - Family Business“.
Influenced by Blues, Deep-Funk, Southern-Soul, Caribbean, Latin-Soul, Afrobeat, Música Popular Brasileira, Brazilian music traditions and Soul-Jazz he creates his unique sound in a distinctive melting pot. This stunt works out through virtuous skills on Guitar, Drums, Bass, Piano, Organ, Jazzflute, Cavaquinho, Mandolin, Percussion, Pandeiro, Berimbau, Sarod, Oud, Cuatro, Cajun Accordion, Oldtime Banjo, Mountain Dulcimer and Lapsteel Guitar.
Back in 2011 Fabio founded the 9-piece New Orleans Funk Band „Judy Spellman and the Phavior Adelic“, writing all the songs and lyrics. This extraordinary band features Judy Spellman (daughter of the late RnB Star Benny Spellman) on vocals and combines all these musicalstyles in a way and instrumentation that is a rare gem in the music scene these days. At the first accidental meeting of the two musicians down in New Orleans both knew already that this would be the breeding ground for an international communion of two generations. 4 weeks later Judy was heading to cologne and the band with musicians out of 2 continents and 3 different countries was born. The debut record „Eclectic Funk“ was released in 2016 and contains 13 of Nettekovens original songs and can be bought at the bands onlineshop. You can listen to the previews of the record on soundcloud!
Starting his first band at the age of 8 freelancing musician Fabio had the opportunity to play, record or tour with artists from all over the world in Germany, USA, France, England, Italy, Luxembourg and Switzerland. (Check "Credits" for more info!)
Right now he is honoured to be part of "Richard Bargel & Dead Slow Stampede". The latest project of germanies last great bluesman Richard Bargel.
Richard Bargel is one of germanies very few innovative bluesmusicians of quality honoured by the sought after german record award „Preis der deutschen Schallplattekritik“ twice.
On the road since 1970 he is ranked among the international blues icons for a long time. They are currently touring Germany and Europe either with the band „Richard Bargel & the Dead Slow Stampede“ or as a duo band „Richard Bargel & Fabio Nettekoven - Family Business“.
Richard Bargel & Fabio Nettekoven - Family Business Teaser HD!
Don Condor&The TX Stormtroopers w Fabio Nettekoven live in Houston TX - Funk
Don Condor and The Texas Stormtroopers with german guitar player Fabio
Nettekoven. Recorded live at Shakespearpub Houston Texas April, 14 2009!
Musicians:
Orq - Vocals
Matt R. Johnson - Drums
Terry Dry - Bass
Fabio Nettekoven - Guitar
Musicians:
Orq - Vocals
Matt R. Johnson - Drums
Terry Dry - Bass
Fabio Nettekoven - Guitar
R.I.P.
Brewer Phillips +30.08.1999
Brewer Phillips (* 16. November 1924 in Coila, Mississippi; † 30. August 1999 in Chicago, Illinois) war ein US-amerikanischer Bluesgitarrist. Bekannt wurde er als Mitglied von The HouseRockers, der Begleitband von Hound Dog Taylor.
Phillips wuchs auf einer Plantage auf, wo er schon in jungen Jahren von Memphis Minnie mit dem Blues bekannt gemacht wurde und wo er viele Bluesgrößen live hörte. Nachdem er nach Memphis umgezogen war, wurde er Profimusiker und spielte mit Bill Harvey und Roosevelt Sykes. 1960 wurde er Mitglied der HouseRockers, der Band von Hound Dog Taylor. Da die Band ohne Bass spielte, ahmte er die Basslinien oft auf seiner Gitarre nach. Nach dem Tod Taylors 1976 spielte er sporadisch mit J. B. Hutto, Lil’ Ed sowie mit Cub Koda und nahm Platten auf, blieb bis zu seinem Tod 1999 aber immer im Schatten der anderen Bluesgrößen Chicagos.
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brewer_Phillips
Brewer Phillips (November 16, 1924 – August 30, 1999)[1] was an American blues guitarist, chiefly associated with Juke joint blues and Chicago blues.
Phillips was born in Coila, Mississippi, United States, on a plantation and learned the blues from Memphis Minnie at an early age.[2] He relocated to Memphis and played with Bill Harvey, Roosevelt Sykes, and Hound Dog Taylor. Following Taylor's death in 1976, Phillips recorded under his own name, as well as playing with J. B. Hutto, Lil' Ed Williams, and Cub Koda amongst others.[2] He performed on both acoustic and electric guitar, and recorded for Delmark Records and JSP Records.
Phillips died of natural causes in Chicago, Illinois, in August 1999, at the age of 74.
Phillips was born in Coila, Mississippi, United States, on a plantation and learned the blues from Memphis Minnie at an early age.[2] He relocated to Memphis and played with Bill Harvey, Roosevelt Sykes, and Hound Dog Taylor. Following Taylor's death in 1976, Phillips recorded under his own name, as well as playing with J. B. Hutto, Lil' Ed Williams, and Cub Koda amongst others.[2] He performed on both acoustic and electric guitar, and recorded for Delmark Records and JSP Records.
Phillips died of natural causes in Chicago, Illinois, in August 1999, at the age of 74.
John "Juke" Logan +30.08.2013
John "Juke" Logan (September 11, 1946 – August 30, 2013) was an American electric blues harmonica player, musician, singer, pianist and songwriter. He is best known for his harmonica playing on the theme music for television programs (Home Improvement and Roseanne) and films (Crossroads and La Bamba). In addition to playing on many other musicians' work, Logan released four solo albums, and wrote songs for Poco, John Mayall and Gary Primich.
John Farrell Logan was born in Los Angeles, California, United States.[1] He gained his nickname, following his constant playing of Little Walter's track, "J".[2] He originally learned to play the piano, and instigated his own groups the Juke Rhythm Band, and later the Angel City Rhythm Band.[3] During his time playing in Southern California, he played with several musicians who went on to work with John Mayall, such as guitarists Rick Vito, Randy Resnick and drummers Joe Yuele and Greg LeRoy (Crazy Horse).
His early career saw Logan work as a backing musician for Dobie Gray, Leon Russell and by the latter half of the 1980s, Dave Alvin. In addition, Logan's songwriting credits include John Mayall's "Fanning the Flames", Poco's "Starin' At The Sky" (co-penned with Timothy B. Schmit), plus Gary Primich's "The Sound of Money Talkin'" and "Hustler". In 1984, he worked with Ry Cooder on the soundtrack for the film, Crossroads.[1] His own debut album, The Chill, was released in 1995, and after moving to his own Mocombo Records,[4][3] followed this with Juke Rhythm (1999), the live album, Live as It Gets (1999), and his final offering, The Truth Will Rock You (2005).[1] Until 2000, Logan co-hosted a Los Angeles based weekly radio program, 'The Friday Night Blues Revue', with Ellen Bloom.[2] He met fellow radio DJ and musician Stephanie Riggio,[5] and they remained friends for decades.
Amongst many such efforts, Logan's harmonica work has appeared on The Dickies' Second Coming (1989), Richard Marx's Rush Street (1991), the Carla Olson / Mick Taylor Band's Too Hot For Snakes (1990),[6] Gary Primich's My Pleasure (1992) and Travellin' Mood (1994), Heather Myles's Untamed (1995), John Mayall's Spinning Coin (1995), John Lee Hooker's Don't Look Back (1997), Doug MacLeod's Unmarked Road (1997), Adam Sandler's 1997 vintage, What's Your Name?, plus Stoned Immaculate: The Music of The Doors (2000), Sugar Ray's Sugar Ray (2001), Blue Xmas (various artists, 2001), Barry Goldberg's Stoned Again (2002), "Weird Al" Yankovic's 2003 album, Poodle Hat, Etta James's Blues to the Bone (2004) and J. J. Cale's Roll On plus Percy Sledge's Shining Through The Rain.[7] Logan played the "harmonica drops" in the TV series Roseanne and appeared in Home Improvement.
In 2009, Logan was diagnosed with esophageal cancer and underwent successful surgery.[8]
In 2010, in conjunction with Rick Holmstrom and Stephen Hodges, Logan appeared on the album, Twist-O-Lettz. [9] In September 2011, Logan made a club appearance in Tucson, Arizona.[8]
In 2011, Logan's cancer returned. In 2013, a benefit show was presented at Cafe Fais Do Do in Los Angeles, featuring Dave Alvin, The Delgado Brothers, and Rick Holmstrom amongst others.
In 2013, Logan died from cancer at the home he co-owned with Stephanie Riggio in Joshua Tree, California. He was 66.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_%22Juke%22_Logan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zn4DRNGMvqM#t=190
John "Juke" Logan - Hey Baby - from Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zn4DRNGMvqM#t=190
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