HHV Army Music preferences.

[Pappy]

How about John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers Becky Oh the people that came through his bands...

Ah, that's a good one Nole. John Mayall's band was a veritable way-station for great musicians. Here's a link to one of my favorites, "The Highway Song" written by the great Walter Trout:

http://www.myspace.com/waltertrout/music/songs/highway-song-39293221

 

[beckyblue]

Thanks for the words of encouragement, Pappy. My uncle also bequeathed me two of his beloved banjos and two beautiful mandolins. I loved to hear him play so much, and I'm determined to do these remarkable gifts that he left me some sort of justice. Really hoping to hear more of your favorites soon

 

[Bronze]

I thought we wuz buds? I got no thing about myself, but that is one yugly, albeit talented,
dude. He looks like a bird or something.

A face only a mother could love.

 

[Bronze]

I just never "got" Rush. I understand the incredible musical talent of the members, especially Neil Peart and Geddy Lee. But I never enjoyed their music. I guess I'm not a progressive rock fan. Come to think of it, I never like Yes either (except for "Roundabout").

Never liked The Moody Blues either.

I'm more of a boogie woogie / blues guy, I guess.

If you're boogie woogie then that explains it. Rush is a cult band. They're like Sludge...either you love 'em or you hate 'em.

 

[Pappy]

General, Rush and Sludge are very similar to me. I don't hate either of them, but can always easily find something else I prefer.

 

[Pappy]

Thanks for the words of encouragement, Pappy. My uncle also bequeathed me two of his beloved banjos and two beautiful mandolins. I loved to hear him play so much, and I'm determined to do these remarkable gifts that he left me some sort of justice. Really hoping to hear more of your favorites soon

Wow, banjos too!! Very cool. Learning to play a banjo is on my bucket list.

Here's one more for you. Hound Dog Taylor playing "Give Me Back My Wig":

 

[Hulamoon]

We are forever buds Biv. He's got one heckuva voice and talent he's a lotta fun. It was more of an impression than that you look like him.

I thought we wuz buds? I got no thing about myself, but that is one yugly, albeit talented,
dude. He looks like a bird or something.

 

[bivie]

I've recently inherited this Les Paul from my great uncle, which is such an honor - 2006 Gibson Les Paul Standard Plus in Honey Burst - Artisan Guitars, but I won't touch it until I become worthy of it by practicing on the beat up old guitar beside me. ...

If you ever learn to play this, I'll come over and I'll do Johnny Winter's part, and you can do
Rick Derringer's part. They never played better than they did when the teamed up with each
other...Best blues song ever if you love guitar:

 

[Pappy]

Biv, thanks for posting that. What a flashback!! I bought that album when it was released after hearing "Johnny B. Goode" on the radio. And I had already heard the single "Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo" - from a studio album - on the radio.

I had just graduated from high school. (I'm dating myself here.) I was mesmerized that anyone could play a guitar like that. When I heard "It's My Own Fault" and saw that it was a cover, I had an epiphany that there was a whole genre of blues music that we had only been allowed to hear bits and pieces of because mainstream radio in white america just wouldn't play it.

That started my quest to hear and learn more about the blues. That led me back to guys like Elmore James and Muddy Waters and, later, guys like Buddy Guy.

Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

 

[Pappy]

Since we are off on a blues tangent, here's one of my all-time favorites.

Buddy Guy - "She's Out There Somewhere"

 

[Hulamoon]

Here you go Biv - one of my favorites and you can fall down go boom boom as much as you like.

 

[Pappy]

That's great stuff, Hula!! Thanks for posting that.

 

[*RJ*]

Just Simply Jimmy Thackery - YouTube

I hope this works...my computer is seriously wigging out. Anybody ever heard of Jimmy Thackery? I have two of his CDs and remember many moons ago listening to him endlessly. I want to thank you all for this thread. I need to rediscover myself and remember who I am and where I came from. (cheesy I know but true) I can't freaking think straight lately and I need to get back into my old music. Jimmy Thackery and me go way back (no I don't know him personally). This brings back many memories. Enjoy!

 

[Pappy]

That's good stuff too, RJ. I had forgotten about him. Very cool.

 

[bivie]

Biv, thanks for posting that. What a flashback!! I bought that album when it was released after hearing "Johnny B. Goode" on the radio. And I had already heard the single "Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo" - from a studio album - on the radio.

I had just graduated from high school. (I'm dating myself here.) I was mesmerized that anyone could play a guitar like that. When I heard "It's My Own Fault" and saw that it was a cover, I had an epiphany that there was a whole genre of blues music that we had only been allowed to hear bits and pieces of because mainstream radio in white america just wouldn't play it.

That started my quest to hear and learn more about the blues. That led me back to guys like Elmore James and Muddy Waters and, later, guys like Buddy Guy.

Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

Well, since you're trippin', you might as well get some newer stuff, too. Like
Joe Bonamassa, Carlos Montoya, Gary Moore and Kenny Wayne Shephard.

 

[bivie]

Here you go Biv - one of my favorites and you can fall down go boom boom as much as you like.

Thanks, Hula. That's awesome. Powerful. I had a Canned Heat album featuring John Lee ......
and it was better than any other ...... I ever had (stop it people). These bands pull stuff out
of him that he doesn't get when he plays with himself. (I said stop it).

 

[Hulamoon]

Bwahahahaahahahahahaaaaa Arrrrrgggghhhhhh! Ties tongue in three knots......

Thanks, Hula. That's awesome. Powerful. I had a Canned Heat album featuring John Lee ......
and it was better than any other ...... I ever had (stop it people). These bands pull stuff out
of him that he doesn't get when he plays with himself. (I said stop it).

 

[beckyblue]

The Arizona song from my library for Buggs -

"Arizona" - Pedro The Lion

 

[beckyblue]

And Idaho for bappo -

"Idaho" - Nerina Pallot

 

[beckyblue]

Thought I'd already played this for gthompson -

"Tennessee Waltz" - Patsy Cline