One Track Mind: Otis Taylor on “Open These Bars,” “Resurrection Blues,” “One Million Slaves,” others
- 7:48 AM — Jan 26 —
- Source: Something Else!
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Something Else! Interview: Iconoclastic bluesman Otis Taylor
- 10:12 AM — Jan 25 —
- Source: Something Else!
A musical alchemist and stirring modern-day storyteller, Otis Taylor is just as apt to experiment well beyond the Delta tradition as he is to explore the raw passions of this nation's fight for racial justice. Read More
Rock Guitar Legend Tommy Bolin Paid Tribute on "Great Gypsy Soul"
- 9:01 AM — Jan 18 —
- Source: PR Newswire
SANTA MONICA, Calif. , Jan. 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In the annals of rock history, Tommy Bolin occupied a brief, but shining stint as a brilliant guitarist who wowed those in the know with his mastery of many genres—rock, fusion, funk, reggae and heavy metal among others. Along with a much lauded solo career that, pushed the boundaries of rock/jazz fusion, Bolin played with The James Gang and Deep Purple which set him up for major solo guitar stardom which was cut short by his untimely death in 1976. Not to be overlooked, there's been much written about the guitar wunderkind and now a top notch roster of players have signed on to pay tribute to Bolin on GREAT GYPSY SOUL. Produced by Greg Hampton and Warren Haynes , it's a remarkable project that brings together major players who actually perform alongside Tommy Bolin 's playing and vocals from the recording outtakes to his solo debut album "Teaser."Read More
Biography
It's hard to listen to the music of Tommy Bolin and not wonder what could've been if the exceptionally talented (and versatile)... Read the full Tommy Bolin bio.