Blues With A Feelin'

I first discovered the Blues in the mid '70s, the radio was starting to let me down there had to be something better than the Disco that was starting to take over...there just had to be.

I began to read biographies of some of my favorite artists and they all had the same common denominator...The Blues...so I started reading up on these artists and soon found myself on a life long journey of discovery and love with the Blues.

With the books "The Story Of The Blues" by Paul Oliver and "Feel Like Going Home" by Peter Guralnick as my guide I took the trip of a life time into music full of life and passion.



B.B. King was the first artist I found, the school library had "His Best: The Electric B.B. King".

Here's a photo I took around 1984 the first time I saw him live.



Sweet Sixteen


Muddy Waters was probably next discovery, I saw him live once around 1979, one of the most powerful singers ever.

I Got My Mojo Workin'


One of the best shows ever was Junior Wells & Buddy Guy. It's a shame the camera man in this video couldn't find Buddy Guy when he takes the second guitar solo and instead shows Jimmie Johnson doing rhythm.

Messin' With The Kid


I saw Albert Collins live at The Union bar here in Minneapolis when he returned after recording his "Frozen Alive" album there.

I Ain't Drunk (I'm Just Drinkin')


I had the chance to see one of America's greatest songwriters live at Summerfest in Milwaukee in the early eighties, man what a presence.

Seventh Son


Luther Allison was a great guitar player that doesn't get the recognition he deserves.

Why I Love The Blues


I had the pleasure to see the great piano player Blind John Davis live at an outdoor concert, he had a tumbler of whiskey and a stogy in his left hand while doing runs with his right, an awesome sight.

My Own Boogie




to be continued