For those of you who don't know, Pinetop, according to BB King, "was one of the last great Mississippi Bluesmen," King said. "He had such a distinctive voice, and he sure could play the piano. He will be missed not only by me, but by lovers of music all over the world". He played with Earl Hooker back in the 50s and then joined Muddy Waters in 1969. He's playing in The Last Waltz with Muddy tough the camera that was on didn't get him in frame - you can hear him doing the "answer-call" thing in the the background. I saw him a couple of times with Bob Margolin. Pinetop was still playing this year on occasion at 97 years old. A magnificent run by any measure.
These 50s era blues guys are rapidly disappearing and we all owe them a debt of gratitude for either playing music we love or influencing the players we love. Almost none of 'em got rich and most of them had to suffer through some pretty awful shit being a black performer in the 50s and 60s.
Pinetop, I raise a glass to you and I hope your telling dirty jokes to someone in the hereafter
These 50s era blues guys are rapidly disappearing and we all owe them a debt of gratitude for either playing music we love or influencing the players we love. Almost none of 'em got rich and most of them had to suffer through some pretty awful shit being a black performer in the 50s and 60s.
Pinetop, I raise a glass to you and I hope your telling dirty jokes to someone in the hereafter
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