Author: Barry Kerzner
Leo “Bud” Welch, the bluesman who issued his debut album ‘Sabougla Voices’ at 81, has died.
“Who knows what’s good. It’s like I’m from Louisiana man. People can tell you how good they cook down there all they want but you ain’t gonna know until you taste it.”
“Servings and Portions from My Boarding House Reach” seems to be highlights of songs on the new album. It’s all we have to whet our appetites for now.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2018 includes Bon Jovi, The Cars, Dire Straits, The Moody Blues, Nina Simone and Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
“It’s a great thing to still be around and enjoy life, and talk about it in the morning. That’s all that matters to me.”
“I’m very crazy about Lucille. Lucille took me from the plantation; you might say, brought me fame.”
The fans have made their feelings known and they want to see classic rock artists admitted to the Rock Hall.
Instruments to be auctioned include a 1963 Jimi Hendrix Fender Stratocaster, and Bob Dylan’s 1962 Gold Sparkle Fender Stratocaster.
Guests include legendary singer Delbert McClinton, Mississippi hill-country blues torchbearer Cedric Burnside, Charlie Musselwhite on harmonica, and more!
Robert “Bilbo” Walker will be remembered as a true Delta bluesman, bringing the traditions and the music that is the blues to fans old and new…