Blues Traveler frontman John Popper says that it was his love of comedy that first got him started on the road to rhythm and blues.
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Bluesman Bill Perry lays it down fast and raw on Love Scars debut
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON OCT. 17, 1996 By Steve Newton I remember when I was about 13 years old and my guitar teacher had his students put on a recital in some big old rented hall. If I recall correctly, the highlight of my performance involved some nervous noodling on an unspectacular rendition of everybody’s … Continue reading Bluesman Bill Perry lays it down fast and raw on Love Scars debut
Popa Chubby’s badass Big Apple life informs Booty and the Beast
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED ON SEPT. 28, 1995 By Steve Newton New York City blues-rocker Popa Chubby dedicates his latest release, Booty and the Beast, “to those who play loud and refuse to turn down”. In other words, he dedicates it to himself. “Absolutely!” spouts the 300-pound singer-guitarist from his Brooklyn digs. “What I lack in talent … Continue reading Popa Chubby’s badass Big Apple life informs Booty and the Beast
Jeff Healey’s amazing legacy captured on three-disc package
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON STRAIGHT.COM, DEC. 3, 2008 By Steve Newton At eight months old Jeff Healey lost his eyesight to a rare form of cancer, but he would overcome that monumental setback to achieve critical acclaim and international stardom. The Toronto blues-rocker died way too soon—just last March at the age of 41—but he left … Continue reading Jeff Healey’s amazing legacy captured on three-disc package