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. Though he had been performing since the 1920s, Texas bluesman Lightnin' Hopkins was a fresh face to the majority of the young folk audiences of the 1960s. On the verge of drifting into obscurity, the singer had been rediscovered by enthusiast Mack McCormick and promoted to college crowds as a singer/guitarist in the folk-blues mold. What followed was a series of albums cut both solo and with session...
. Sam "Lightnin" Hopkins was a Texas country bluesman of the highest caliber whose career began in the 1920s and stretched all the way into the 1980s. Along the way, Hopkins watched the genre change remarkably, but he never appreciably altered his mournful Lone Star sound, which translated onto both acoustic and electric guitar. Hopkins' nimble dexterity made intricate boogie riffs seem easy, and...
Sam Hopkins was a Texas country bluesman of the highest caliber whose career began in the 1920s and stretched all the way into the 1980s. Along the way, Hopkins watched the genre change remarkably, but he never appreciably altered his mournful Lone Star sound, which translated onto both acoustic and electric guitar. Hopkins' nimble dexterity made intricate boogie riffs seem easy, and his fascinating...
Bronx In Blue is an all-acoustic blues outing highlighting the music that first inspired Dion as a child growing up in the Bronx. With songs by Robert Johnson, Willie Dixon, Jimmy Rogers, Hank Williams, Lightnin’ Hopkins and Jimmy Reed, the collection is a soulful tour de force for Dion, not only in his familiar role as a magnificently interpretive vocalist but, also, as a brilliantly innovative guitarist....
I Call Her Name Host: Alex Piandes The 18th episode of The Desperate Hour features all tunes with girls’ names in the titles. Mary, Lorna, and a boatload of Lindas. Featuring tunes from the Lyres, Lightnin’ Hopkins, The Barbarians, and more. Requests? Comments? Complaints? Pick up the phone and call our 24-hour comment line: 206-339-9281. Your message may [...]
In 1971, Frank Zappa reckoned Centerville was 'a real nice place to raise your kids up' but his Centerville was a Pinewood soundstage. Centerville, Texas, where Sam Hopkins was born on March 15, 1912, was somewhat different. Houston was 100 miles south, Dallas was about the same distance north. That's why... When his father Abe died three years later, his mother Frances moved him and her other five...
Is it a privilege to photograph Johnny Winter? I must be frank I am not sure any longer. A famous Italian song translate somehow as “…All heroes are young and beautiful…”. Unconsciously I must have believed it. I am a blues fan. I was looking forward to this; approaching Johnny Winter is not only the closest I could [...]
This is a place for you to arrange CD swaps with other AoS members. Pop on THIS THREAD what you're looking for, what you have, and arrange a swap with someone. Swap means NO MONEY CHANGES HANDS. Editor’s note: The Cds I’m looking to swap (but only via the Art Of Sound Forum) include: Uncle Tupelo: “No Depression” Info Uncle [...]
About 15 years before he passed away in 1982, I got to spend some time with Texas blues original Lightnin’ Hopkins. He was playing dates in the Village and I was seeing him a lot and I asked him if he would come out and play my school, Stony Brook, which he did. He had [...]
When: 9PM, Sat., April 12 Where: George's Roadhouse Mount Allison University Sackville, NB E4L 1G9 Tickets:: $10 in advance (@ Ducky's 536 1344) or $12 @ the door Special Student Price $6 (at the door only, ID required) "To me, there's only one kind of music, and that's good music." Jimmy Burns...
Your birthday today: Modest and unassuming, you nevertheless have a strong personality that enables you to take a leading part in all you do. You have the entire confidence of your friends and associates and your love is whole-hearted and sincere. Nobody shares the day with you (at least as far as the book goes, so use that strong personality to assume the lead for celebration with these other birthday...
Simply excellent music. A great compilation of blues. I listen to it once or twice a week. I am glad I stumbled on to this CD. Tracks 1. No Shoes (John Lee Hooker) 2. Lightnin's Discourse On Cadillac (Lightnin' Hopkins) 3. Big Car Blues (Lightnin' Hopkins) 4. Talkin Casey (Mississippi John Hurt) 5. Walter's Blues (Little Walter & Otis Rush) 6. Navaho Trail (Peg Leg Sam) 7. That's All Right Mamma (Arthur...
