We are saddened to learn that the Mississippi John Hurt Museum (his original home) was burned down early Wednesday morning “only hours after receiving landmark status.”
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Chris Layton’s influence far transcends that of being the backbone for Stevie Ray Vaughan’s virtuosity.
“I thought that everybody was getting into bad health over the way we were living and I had a concern that Stevie could die.”
Dave, like ‘King of California,’ has stood the test of time.
“No matter what you do, wherever you are in life, your experiences are going to color the music that you make.” – Samantha Fish
“I think what’s most intrinsic to an original songwriter is their perspective and their ability to see something in a way that maybe is simple but hasn’t yet been expressed that way.” – Lukas Nelson
At 75 years of age, Jack Casady allows no grass to grow under to his feet
“As my children grew up, I decided to pursue music. I know it’s a late jump. I would rather try it and fail than have regrets. This is why I am here.” – Joseph Morganfield
‘Been So Long: My Life and Music,’ a memoir by Jorma Kaukonen of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, hit the shelves in late August of this year. It doesn’t read like a typical sex, drugs, and rock and roll autobiography.
“I’m just going to be a vocalist and sing the things that I want to sing. I’ll play a little guitar, but essentially as a musician, I’m primarily a vocalist.”