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Remembering Sleepy LaBeef

Monday, December 30, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

One of my fondest musical memories was the time that Sleepy LaBeef got under-aged me and my younger brother into a club to see his show. I had been recently introduced to Sleepy’s music by a cousin, who himself was introduced to Sleepy’s music by music historian Peter Guralnick. I thought it would be fun […]

Filed Under: Blues, In Memoriam, Rock, Rockabilly, Videos Tagged With: Sleepy LaBeef

Bonus Monday Video – Remembering Neal Casal and Donnie Fritts

Monday, September 02, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Last week was another tough one in the music world with the passing of both Donnie Fritts and Neal Casal.  Fritts Fritz was the longtime keyboardist for Kris Kristofferson and a renowned Alabama songwriter while Casal was the guitarist in groups ranging from the Chris Robinson Brotherhood to Ryan Adams & the Cardinals to the […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, In Memoriam, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Videos Tagged With: Donnie Fritts, Neal Casal

Monday Morning Video – Johnny Clegg

Monday, July 22, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Anyone who says that music can’t be an instrument of social change has clearly never heard of Johnny Clegg.  The South African artist put together a multi-racial band in response to – and defiance of – Apartheid, creating music that blended traditional Zulu street music (and dancing) with Western pop and rock.  The result was […]

Filed Under: Acoustic, In Memoriam, Pop, Videos Tagged With: Johnny Clegg

Monday Morning Video – Dr. John

Monday, June 10, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

It’s been a rough spring in the music world. This past week brought the news that Mac Rebennack – Dr. John – had passed. The New Orleans native captured all of the energy, flamboyance and mystery of his hometown and instilling it in his music. Here’s a trifecta from the good Doctor. The righteous funk […]

Filed Under: Cajun, In Memoriam, Soul/R&B, Videos Tagged With: Dr. John

Monday Morning Video – Roky Erickson

Monday, June 03, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

It’s been a tough week in the music world with the passing of three notable artists. Shawn wrote about the loss of idiosyncratic old-timey artist Leon Redbone. We also lost harmonica player and rock historian Tony Glover, an influence for Bob Dylan and countless others. Friday brought news of Roky Erickson’s death at the age […]

Filed Under: In Memoriam, Rock, Videos Tagged With: Roky Erickson

In Memoriam – Leon Redbone

Saturday, June 01, 2019 By Shawn Underwood

Since you’re a Twangville reader, you probably heard Leon Redbone passed away this week. Chances are good you heard that from a friend or a post in your group; mainstream media never really discovered Leon. He was a performer rooted in 100-year-old entertainer traditions and his music pushed boundaries even as it sounded sort of […]

Filed Under: Folk, In Memoriam, Jazz

Monday Morning Video – Dick Dale

Monday, March 18, 2019 By Mayer Danzig

Another legend gone. Influential guitarist Dick Dale, an originator of the surf guitar sound, reportedly passed away over the weekend.

Filed Under: In Memoriam, Rock, Rockabilly, Videos Tagged With: Dick Dale

In Memoriam – Tony Joe White

Thursday, October 25, 2018 By Shawn Underwood

Back in the late 80’s and early 90’s I lived in Chicago.  Popular music, whether created in Nashville or Los Angeles, wasn’t capturing my ears or heart.  Fortunately, I could go down to North Halsted any night of the week and hear blues from some of the greats; Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Otis Rush, Sugar […]

Filed Under: Americana, Blues, In Memoriam, Outlaw Country, Reviews Tagged With: Tony Joe White

Monday Morning Video – Aretha

Monday, August 20, 2018 By Mayer Danzig

We lost one of the greats last week. Here are two vintage Aretha moments. The first, her movie-stealing appearance in “The Blues Brothers”. The second a 1968 performance of “I Never Loved a Man.” Her impact on music and performance will live on forever.

Filed Under: In Memoriam, Soul/R&B, Videos Tagged With: Aretha Franklin

Monday Morning Video – Fats Domino

Monday, October 30, 2017 By Mayer Danzig

“Blueberry Hill” may not have been the first rock and roll song that I heard, but it certainly stands as one that left a lasting impression. Rather than the music and lyrics, it was Domino’s personality and enthusiasm that captivated my attention. The smile on his face, as infectious as it was, paled in comparison […]

Filed Under: In Memoriam, Rock, Soul/R&B, Videos Tagged With: Fats Domino

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