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Died On This Date (July 3, 1972) Mississippi Fred McDowell / Blues Icon

Posted by themusicsover on July 3, 2010

Mississippi Fred McDowell
January 12, 1904 – July 3, 1972

Mississippi Fred McDowell was born outside of Memphis and picked up the guitar at the age of 14.   By his early 20s, McDowell was playing dances in and around Memphis, mastering the art of the slide guitar.  In the late ’50s, he was exposed to a larger audience thanks to recordings he made for folklorist, Alan Lomax.  He was a direct influence on Bonnie Raitt, R.L. Burnside, Junior Kimbrough, the Rolling Stones and countless others.  McDowell died of cancer at the age of 67.

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Died On This Date (June 15, 2007) Richard Bell / Played With Janis Joplin & The Band

Posted by themusicsover on June 15, 2010

Richard Bell
March 5, 1946 – June 15, 2007

Richard Bell was a Canadian pianist and guitarist who played Janis Joplin’s Full Tilt Boogie Band in the late ’60s, and in the ’90s incarnation of the Band.  But more remarkably, Bell began playing the piano at the age of four.  As a session player, Bell has worked with such greats as Bob Dylan, Paul Butterfield, Bonnie Raitt, Joe Walsh, John Sebastian, and Bruce Cockburn.  Richard Bell died of a form of cancer at the age of 61.



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Died On This Date (May 9, 2009) Stephen Bruton / Austin Music Great

Posted by themusicsover on May 9, 2010

Stephen Bruton
November 7, 1948 – May 9, 2009

Stephen Bruton was a beloved Texas songwriter, guitarist, and producer.   Born in Fort Worth, Bruton’s first big break came at age 22, when he was asked to play in Kris Kristofferson’s band.   Since then, Bruton has been an entertainment jack of all trade.  After many years as a sideman, Bruton stepped out to the front of the stage and became a headliner himself.  As a respected songwriter, he’s written songs for Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, Jimmy Buffett, Martina McBride and many more.  As a producer, he worked the board for such greats as Joe Ely, Alejandro Escovedo, Hal Ketchum and others.  Bruton also engineered albums by the likes of Ziggy Marley, John Mellencamp and R.E.M. He even had some acting credits, appearing in such films as A Star Is Born, Miss Congeniality, and Heaven’s Gate.  But it was his outstanding guitar work that might end up being his strongest legacy.  Over the years, he’s been heartily invited to play on projects by Elvis Costello, Delbert McClinton, Carly Simon, Kristofferson & Rita Coolidge, and many more.  Bruton was diagnosed with throat cancer in 2007 and succumbed to it in Los Angeles where he was working on the soundtrack to the Jeff Bridges film, Crazy Heart.

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Died On This Date (February 22, 2007) Ian Wallace / Accomplished Studio Drummer; King Crimson

Posted by themusicsover on February 22, 2010

Ian Wallace
September 29, 1946 – February 22, 2007

Ian Wallace was an accomplished session rock drummer who is most often remembered for his short stint in King Crimson during the early ’70s.  He can be heard playing on Islands and their live album, Earthbound.  Throughout the years, Wallace played with a who’s who of rock music.  He played on such albums as Bob Dylan’s Street Legal and At BudokonBonnie Raitt’s Nine Lives, Don Henley’s Building A Perfect Beast, Rodney Crowell’s Houston Kid, Stevie Nicks’ Wild Heart, and many more.  He released just one album, 2003’s Happiness With Minimal Side Effects.  Ian Wallace was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in August of 2006, and subsequently died of it on February 22, 2007.  He was 60.

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Died On This Date (January 21, 1999) Charles Brown / Beloved Blues Singer

Posted by themusicsover on January 21, 2010

Charles Brown
September 13, 1922 – January 21, 1999

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Charles Brown was a smooth blues singer and pianist who is best remembered by his hits, “Driftin’ Blues” and “Merry Christmas Baby.”  He was partially responsible for bringing a softer tone and more relaxed feel to the blues.  Brown was signed to Aladdin Records in 1945 and began releasing what would become a string of hit R&B recordings.  He became a mainstay along Los Angeles’ storied Central Avenue scene, and is said to have influenced the likes of Ray Charles, Ivory Joe Hunter and Johnny Ace.   When rock ‘n roll showed up, Brown’s music became out of style with the young crowds, so he all but retired from music for the next couple of  decades.  During the ’80s however, Bonnie Raitt, shined the spotlight on him and helped him mount a comeback tour which lead to more critically acclaimed recordings.  On January 21, 1999, Charles Brown died of congestive heart failure.  He was 76.

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