Saturday, November 26, 2011

'Memphis' a rock 'n' roll good time - Chicago Daily Herald

'Memphis' a rock 'n' roll good time - Chicago Daily Herald
11/26/2011
'Memphis' a rock 'n' roll good timeChicago Daily Herald... now than “Memphis,” the hip-swiveling, back-flipping, R&B-fueled musical about a white DJ in early 1950s Memphis who helps jump start a cultural revolution when he introduces rhythm and blues — known as “race music” — to his hometown listeners. ...and more »
Playing the blues in black AND white - Chicago Tribune
11/26/2011
Chicago TribunePlaying the blues in black AND whiteChicago TribuneAt stake is a music that gave rise to jazz, gospel, pop, rock, rap and hip-hop — the pillars, really, of the American sound. If the blues subsists in a few saloons on the South and West sides, if a generic version proffers T-shirts and such in rooms ...and more »
Black Joe Lewis: 'It's about cutting loose, you know'
11/26/20 11
Stuff.co.nzBlack Joe Lewis: 'It's about cutting loose, you know'Stuff.co.nzUpdating the sweltering horn-heavy sound of the Stax Records roadshows of the 1960s, this seven-piece Texan band finds the flaming flashpoint between bar-room blues, old-school soul and garage rock on this album. The drums smack and clatter, ...and more »
Blues musician attracted to 'rawness' - Red and Black
11/26/2011
Blues musician attracted to 'rawness'Red and BlackFowler knew he wanted to pursue a musical career and followed his passion from childhood to college, where he majored in music. After college, he continued to devote himself to music and landed a major record deal with his '80s rock band Fortnox. ...

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