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Johnny Otis R.I.P. 28th December 1921 – 17th January 2012
Johnny Otis, who as a white American bandleader and musician was massively influential on today’s black soul music, has died aged 90. Otis discovered many major black soul stars of the day, including the late Etta James...
read moreEtta James R.I.P. January 25th 1938 ~ January 20th 2012
Etta James, the undisputed Queen of female blues singers, lost her battle with Leukaemia on 20th January. The word “legend” is bandied about far too often in the music world; but it was justified for sure when speaking about Etta...
Pattie Brooks: It's All About The Music
“It’s All About The Music” is the new cd from Ms Pattie Brooks. The artist enjoyed her biggest success so far during the disco era, where Casablanca Records released her top selling album “Love Shook You”...
Robert Dickey R.I.P.
Robert Dickey, guitarist/singer in the group that recorded "I'm Your Puppet," with James and Bobby Purify, has died. No cause of death was given...
Howard Tate R.I.P. 13th Aug 1939 – 2nd Dec 2011
Soul legend Howard Tate has added his illustrious name to the long list of music greats we lost last year. Tate died at his apartment in Burlington, New Jersey on 2nd December, of complications from multiple myeloma and leaukemia. He was 72
Hubert Sumlin R.I.P November 16, 1931 – December 4, 2011
Legendary blues guitarist Hubert Sumlin has died of heart failure, aged 80. An influence on many guitar greats including Keith Richards, who paid Sumlin’s medical bills in his later years...
Dobie Gray R.I.P - 26th June 1940 - 6th December 2011
Soul legend Dobie Gray has sadly gone to the big gig in the sky, after losing his battle with cancer. He died at his home in Nashville on Tuesday 6th December, aged 71-years-old. He’d had cancer for some time, but kept the news private...
Matt Schofield UK tour news
Fresh from victory at the 2011 British Blues Awards, Matt is back with a 14-date UK tour. Kicking off on November 2 at the Stables, Milton Keynes, the venue founded by the late Sir Johnny Dankworth and his wife Dame Cleo Laine...
Business as usual & the future is bright say UB40 (WORLD EXCLUSIVE)
After the sad news that 4 members of UK reggae superstars UB40 have been declared bankrupt, B&S' Simon Redley finds out what led to this action, the current state of play and the band's big plans for the future...
James Taylor to pay tribute to Jimmy Smith with 20 piece big band
Now here's something just a bit special to bring to your attention... If I mentioned the name of the late, and ever so great hammond talent, Jimmy Smith - your ears may just prick-up. Now in the same breath if told you...
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