Readers hoping for sex and drugs and rock 'n' roll won't be disappointed by the legendary guitarist's autobiography. As he retraces every step of his career, from the early stints with the Yardbirds and Cream to his solo successes, Clapton also devotes copious detail to his drug and alcohol addictions, particularly how they intersected with his romantic obsession with Pattie Boyd. His relationship with the woman for whom he wrote Layla culminated in a turbulent marriage he describes as drunken forays into the unknown. But he genuinely warms to the subject of his recovery, stressing its spiritual elements and eagerly discussing the fund-raising efforts for his Crossroads clinic in Antigua. His self-reckoning is filled with modesty, especially in the form of dissatisfaction with his early successes. He professes ambivalence about the famous Clapton is God graffiti, although he admits he was grateful for the recognition from fans. At times, he sounds more like landed gentry than a rock star: bragging about his collection of contemporary art, vigorously defending his hunting and fishing as leisure activities, and extolling the virtues of his quiet country living. But both the youthful excesses and the current calm state are narrated with an engaging tone that nudges Clapton's story ahead of other rock 'n' roll memoirs. (Oct. 9)
Book Details
* Paperback: 352 pages
* Publisher: Broadway (May 27, 2008)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 076792536X
* ISBN-13: 978-0767925365
* Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.2 x 1 inches
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation; Spi Har/Co edition (August 1, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1617130117
ISBN-13: 978-1617130113
Product Dimensions: 1 x 9.2 x 11.5 inches
From Amazon.com:
This latest entry in Backbeat's bestselling handbook series starts by exploring the humble beginnings of blues guitar through the early decades of the 20th century, including profiles of such players as Robert Johnson, Charley Patton, and Son House. As the story moves into the '40s and '50s, and blues players migrate to major urban centers, author Adam St. James follows the evolution of the music at the hands of such electric blues kingpins as Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, and B. B. King. Then it's the blues-rockers of the '60s, '70s, and '80s (including Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, and Stevie Ray Vaughan) before the story comes up to date, with blues flame-keepers such as Keb Mo' or Duke Robillard, and some not-quite-traditionalists, such as Robben Ford or Derek Trucks. A comprehensive section for mastering electric and acoustic blues follows this historic overview. Starting from the very basics, it leads you into more advanced rhythm and lead techniques before examining four key styles: acoustic blues, classic electric blues, blues rock, and jazz blues. The many exercises in the book are supported by specially recorded audio tracks on the accompanying CD.
"I'm delighted to announce that I've just signed a licensing deal with Right Recordings Ltd., a pop/indy label in the UK, for my self-produced solo debut, Kick and Stomp. The phrase "worldwide distribution" has a nice ring to it, as does the phrase "radio edit." Here's the new version of "Crossroads Blues
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Got an email the other day from Nick Loss-Eaton who wanted to share the blow video with us. The Bo-Keys have an interesting line up and they make some cool and funky music. Check them out and check out their new singles.
Nick says; The Bo-Keys have made a series of new deep soul singles out of Memphis, Tennessee, two of which are coming out next Tuesday. This mini-documentary chronicles the recording of them, featuring band members Howard Grimes (Al Green), Archie "Hubbie" Turner (Al Green), and guest vocalist Percy Wiggins (ATCO Records). This is deep soul from a mix of the folks who recorded with Hi and Stax in the 1960s and a new crop of devotees.
Notes from YouTube:
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A behind the scenes look at The Bo-Keys at Electraphonic Recording Studio in Memphis, TN, recording a new series of 45rpm singles featuring vocalists, Percy and Spencer Wiggins.
"Writing On the Wall" B/W "I'm Still In Need" "I Need More Than One Lifetime" B/W "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" "The Dark End of the Street" B/W "Wind-Up Monkey"
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Gary Burton is a vibraphone pioneer and he makes beautiful music in the below video.
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Susan is one of my favorite singers, she reminds me of blues singers like Bonnie Raitt, who celebrated her birthday yesterday, Etta James and Janis Jopplin. Here singing style is very gritty, low down and blusey when she needs to be, just the way I like it too.
It's the birthday of Bonnie Raitt. Love, love, love her music. She is such a down to earth musician and I think it shows in her music and her performances. Please check out other post of her in this blog.
Please watch the below interview and performance when she visited the Craig Ferguson show.
This is a wonderful cover of Led Zeppelin's "When The Levee Breaks" by the all lady band Zepperella. They do a marvelous job on this great blues rock song.
NPR has an interesting piece on the musician Taj Mahal. Mahal is one of those wonderful blues musicians who crosses and mixes different music to create a very nice gumbo of music.
Bobby Blue Bland was always one of my favorite blues vocalist, I really enjoyed the music that he made over the years. His work with BB King stands out as some of his best work in my opinion. I hope he has a peaceful journey!
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Here is a wonderful old gospel song that I love, and that fits this game so well. This is Troy Baker and Courtnee Draper the voice actors for the main characters of the game. They are performing the original version of "Will The Circle be Unbroken". It is just wonderful.
Here is a slower version.
Notes from YouTube:
Courtnee Draper - Will The Circle Be Unbroken (Lyrics) Bioshock Infinite
CHORUS Will the circle be unbroken By and by, by and by? Is a better home awaiting In the sky, in the sky?
1.) There are loved ones in the glory Whose dear forms you often miss. When you close your earthly story, Will you join them in their bliss?
CHORUS
2.) In the joyous days of childhood Oft they told of wondrous love Pointed to the dying Saviour; Now they dwell with Him above.
CHORUS
3.) You remember songs of heaven Which you sang with childish voice. Do you love the hymns they taught you, Or are songs of earth your choice?
CHORUS
4.) You can picture happy gath'rings Round the fireside long ago, And you think of tearful partings When they left you here below.
CHORUS
5.) One by one their seats were emptied. One by one they went away. Now the family is parted. Will it be complete one day?
Check out Mr. Clark doing some of his music, "Blak and Blu" and "Bright Lights", on acoustic guitar @ NPR Music.
Really cool to hear him get back to his roots.
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Notes from YouTube: Rory Gallagher remains one of the greatest rock and blues guitarists of all times & the best kept secret in blues/rock history. In IT '74, the film maker(Tony Palmer) does a great job in capturing a young Rory with this film. It's a great little chunk of history that depicts a special time in music history, a vital, energetic and creative time.
Historical piece of footage Irish tour 1974 Set List: 1. Walk On Hot Coals 2. Tatoo'd Lady 3. Who's That Coming? 4. A Million Miles Away 5. Going To My Home Town 6. Cradle Rock 7. As The Crow Flies 8. Hands Off 9. Bullfrog Blues
RORY GALLAGHER (Vocals/Guitars/Harmonica) GERRY McAVOY (Bass) ROD De'ATH (Drums and Percussion) LOU MARTIN (Keyboards)
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Notes from YouTube: For anyone interested in one of the little known prime influences of Elvis, Chuck Berry and many early rock and roll pioneers who she preceded, check out Rosetta Tharpe.
Carter has become best known for his bawdy songs such as "Banana in Your Fruit Basket", "Pin in Your Cushion", "Your Biscuits Are Big Enough for Me", "Please Warm My Wiener" and "My Pencil Won't Write No More". However, his output was not restricted to risqué music. In 1928, he recorded the original version of "Corrine, Corrina", which later became a hit for Big Joe Turner and has become a standard in various musical genres.
1. Program Start 2. Scuttle Buttin' 0:01:41 3. Say What! 4. Ain't Gone 'N' Give Up On Love 0:08:46 5. Pride And Joy 0:15:10 6. Mary Had A Little Lamb 0:20:18 7. Cold Shot(with Johnny Copeland) 0:24:25 8. Tin Pan Alley (aka Roughest Place In Town) 0:30:000:36:53 9. Look At Little Sister(with Johnny Copeland) 0:43:20 10. Voodoo Child (Slight Return) 0:52:10 11. Texas Flood 1:03:09 12. SRV Talking From Stage 1:09:40 13. Life Without You 1:12:12 14. Gone Home 15. Couldn't Stand The Weather
Vintage Distressed Duke Ellington @ Monterey Jazz Festival 1966 Logo & Photo These Super Soft Distressed T-Shirts Are Custom Made To Be Much Thinner Than Regular Tees And Some Have An Outer Stitch. They Feel Like You Purchased It At A Concert In 1980, And Never Took It Off.
Born as James Arnold in Lovejoy's Station, Georgia, he got his nickname in 1934 after releasing "Old Original Kokomo Blues" for the Decca label; it was a cover of the Scrapper Blackwell blues song about the city of Kokomo, Indiana
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Notes From YouTube: In the late 1980s, Timothy Duffy, a penniless North Carolina musicology student, set out to document and preserve traditional southern roots and blues music. On his travels from Winston-Salem's drinkhouse music scene, an off-the-grid hotbed of gritty traditional blues, to deep-south family run churches, he found purpose and inspiration from a cast of amazingly talented, pure and unique set of characters (the artists!!).
Toot Blues remarkably captures the true essence and talent of the artists from Guitar Gabriel, a 'homeless magic potion selling' blues genius; to Willa Mae Buckner, a snake charming elderly woman taunting delightfully raunchy blues; to Beverly 'Guitar' Watkins, a grandmother who continues to tear up the stage and play a killer electric guitar behind her head; to Bishop Dready Manning and family churning out homebrewed rockabilly-gospel; to Boo Hanks, an 80 year-old bluesman recording an album for the very first time; to blind guitarist, Cootie Stark, mesmerizing crowds world-wide while never failing to find his way home by himself.
Shortly after befriending and championing for these artists Tim quickly realized the limitations set upon them by living in poverty, not only in their struggles to survive and support their families but also their ability to afford time and outlets to continue with their deepest passions-music, by a simple twist of fate, Tim along with his wife Denise, began the Music Maker Relief Foundation. With rare footage, interviews, and numerous live performances, the film documents these unique musicians, brought together through the Music Maker community and their shared and vital musical heritage.
He explained the origin of the name Howlin' Wolf thus: "I got
that from my grandfather [John Jones]." His Grandfather would often tell
him stories about the wolves in that part of the country and warn him
that if he misbehaved, the howling wolves would "get him".
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