A great legend passed away ...
Yesterday (june 10, 2004) Ray Charles passed away at the age of 73. This man was, and still is, the main influence for many musicians.
Some say he was a bluesman, some described him as soul or Jazzman, but he was, and always will be, a music legend.
His death is a big loss, but we'll always remember him as the "Hit the road Jack" man. Rest in peace ....
more info on : http://www.raycharles.com
Added : 11/6/2004
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RELOAD RECORD COMPANY
Reload Record Company is based in Fort Worth, Texas USA. They have a new album release by Earl Musick, of which the title is Privateer!!
Here's a link to The Earl Musick's website, everything you ever wanted to know about Earl is on his website. Visit the site and learn all about him and his brand of Texas americana singer/songwriter music.
more info on : http://www.reloadrecordcompany.com/
Added : 8/6/2004
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RECORDING NEWS FROM JACK FIRE !!!!
So writes our belgian pride : "For those who are into Jazz and Hawaiian music, my record company, Moonroom record, based in Hawaii, just released 2 albums I recorded during the last 2 years in los Angeles with the famous Bill Tapia who now is 96 years old and my band The Resophonics.
If you are interested you can visit the website, on which you
can listen to some samples of these albums.
Any feedback would be welcome!"
Swing that bass, Jack !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
more info on : http://www.moonroomrecords.com/main.html
Added : 5/6/2004
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JACKO FUEGO EN EL METTEKO
Went to see Roy Thompson and his Royal Acadians in Brussels last Thursday.... Great Canadian band, and a belgian bass player!!! Of course, Jack Fire, our belgian pride it was !!!! Once again, I was very much impressed by his skills... Went there with the idea that it was only Thursday, but very soon, I forgot the next day was a working day, hihihi.... (didn't laugh that much on Friday morning!!)
Added : 11/5/2004
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Curtis Gordon RIP
Sadly the death of Curtis Gordon at age 75 from cancer on 2nd May 2004 has been announced. Curtis was a genuine honky tonk singer who had his recording heyday from the early to mid fifties. However in recent times, his talent
has been acknowledged as a first rate rockabilly singer with classics such as 'Rock, Roll, Jump And Jive, 'I'm Sittin' On Top (Of The World)', Mobile Alabama' and 'Draggin'. Curtis appeared before sell-out crowds at such rock 'n' roll
festivals as Hemsby in the UK and Viva Las Vegas in the USA. He was born on 27th July 1928 near Moultrie, Georgia.. God bless you, Curtis !!!!
Added : 8/5/2004
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RAZOR REEL....... scary movies.....
New on Billybop website : Razor Reel !!!!! Everything you want to know about fifties movies, horror movies, actors and actresses... Excellent work, made by Guy, Bal and Patje!! Well done !!
Added : 30/4/2004
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FREDDIE FINGERS LEE......
What happened to one-eyed Fred? This is what Paul Barrett told us : "It is sad news indeed but Freddie 'Fingers' Lee has had another stroke. He had to advise me to cancel all his bookings for the foreseeable future. This is a day I hoped never to see, but Fred has hung up his rock' n' roll shoes. We
can only hope he will be able to put them on again some day".
Added : 26/4/2004
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Jimmy Martin not too well !!!
Jimmy was diagnosed with bladder cancer March 16th and will be having radiation therapy daily
for 6 weeks and also have Chemotherapy once a week for 6 weeks starting March 30, 2004
We're all supporting you, King of Bluegrass !!!!!!!
Added : 24/4/2004
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Dave & Deke Reunion!!!
Deke announced during his set at VLV that Dave and Deke are committed to play VLV and Green Bay next year!!! This is not a hoax, not an imaginary story, its true! And according to a friend of Dave S, the two shows will be slightly different, Lance will handle the bass duties at one show, and Shorty will do the other. The reunion is a one-time deal, well two time actually but that's it!
Thanks, Larry Shell for the information!
Added : 19/4/2004
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RAY CONDO PASSED AWAY
Ray Condo passed away on 15th April. It comes as a shock, as Ray had many upcoming shows planned, including tours in Australia, Europe this summer and the US. He will be sadly missed, and our hearts go out to his many friends.
We will miss you old man!
Added : 18/4/2004
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