Lunch Listen: Neil Levang – Ghost Riders In The Sky
Neil LeVang (January 3, 1932 – January 26, 2015) was an American musician who was best known from television’s The Lawrence Welk Show, playing guitar, violin and banjo. Today we are going to feature the guitar twang of Neil Levang, starting with his performance in 1961 …. Read More
Lunch Listen: Howlin’ Wolf – Don’t Laugh At Me
Howlin’ Wolf was a Chicago blues singer, guitarist, and harmonica player. Originally from Mississippi, he moved to Chicago in adulthood and became successful, forming a rivalry with fellow bluesman Muddy Waters. With a booming voice and imposing physical presence, he is one of the best-known Chicago blues …. Read More
BORN ON THIS DAY: Muddy Waters (1913)
McKinley Morganfield, known professionally as Muddy Waters, was an American blues singer-songwriter and musician who was an important figure in the post-war blues scene, and is often cited as the “father of modern Chicago blues”. His style of playing has been described …. Read More
OBIT: Eddie Van Halen
What else could we say that hasn’t been said already? Let’s dive right into the music first… Earlier this week, we learned of the passing of Eddie Van Halen. And perhaps the world of Rock & Roll guitar playing will never be …. Read More
ALBUM: Peter, Paul and Mommy
If the folk music of the 1960s had a supergroup, it would be Peter, Paul and Mary, who consisted of Peter Yarrow, Paul Stookey and Mary Travers. Today we want to feature an entire album listen for Peter, Paul and Mommy, their …. Read More
BORN ON THIS DAY: Howlin’ Wolf (1910)
We are going to be playing some Howlin’ Wolf later today. Thanks to the National Blues Museum for reminding us. Go follow them on Twitter to learn more. And get yourself started here.
BORN ON THIS DAY: Curtis Mayfield (1942)
According to Wikipedia… Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer, and one of the most influential musicians behind soul and politically conscious African-American music. He first achieved success and recognition with The Impressions during the civil rights movement of the …. Read More