Music washes away the dust of every day life. ~Art Blakey You can’t seperate modern jazz from rock or from rhythm and blues – you can’t seperate it. Because that’s where it all started, and that’s where it all come from – that’s where I learned to keep rhythm – in church. ~Art Blakey From … Continue reading Today: The late Art Blakey was born in 1919 – 93 years ago
“Jesus was a good guy, he didn’t need this shit.” ― John Prine “And you may see me tonight with an illegal smile. It don’t cost very much, but it lasts a long while. Won’t you please tell the man I didn’t kill anyone. No, I’m just tryin’ to have me some fun.” ― John Prine … Continue reading Today: John Prine is 66
From Wikipedia: Birth name Alvis Edgar Owens, Jr. Born August 12, 1929 Sherman, Texas Died March 25, 2006 (aged 76) Bakersfield, California Genres Country, Bakersfield sound Occupations singer, bandleader, TV host Instruments vocals, guitar Years active 1945–2006 Labels Capitol Records, Sundazed Records Associated acts The Buckaroos, Susan Raye, Rose Maddox, Dwight Yoakam, Roy Clark Website Owens’ Web site Alvis Edgar Owens, Jr. (August … Continue reading Today: The late Buck Owens was born in 1929 – 83 years ago