Texas blues-rock guitarist Smokin’ Joe Kubek dies from a heart attack at 58

By Steve Newton Blues fans are learning some sad news today. Smokin' Joe Kubek, the Texas blues-rock guitarist best known for his work alongside guitarist-vocalist Bnois King, died of a heart attack yesterday (October 11). Kubek, 58, passed away minutes before he was to appear on stage at the Pleasure Island Seafood & Blues Festival … Continue reading Texas blues-rock guitarist Smokin’ Joe Kubek dies from a heart attack at 58

Smokin’ Joe Kubek thanks Jimmie Vaughan for turning him on to barbecued bologna

I knew a Smokin’ Joe once. He was a driftin’ country musician who moved into the duplex next door to my party pad in Chilliwack.