That time I asked Dr. John which musician he was most proud of working with
By Steve Newton If you’re a dedicated music fan you’ve no doubt heard by now that Dr. John passed away the other day. He was one helluva musician, which is […]
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Album review: Lonnie Mack, Strike Like Lightning (1985)
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, MAY 24, 1985 By Steve Newton Strike Like Lightning–the newest release from blues innovator Lonnie Mack–packs a sizzling guitar-drenched punch. Produced by Mack and […]
Album review: Aerosmith, Honkin’ on Bobo (2004)
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, APRIL 8, 2004 By Steve Newton The concept behind Honkin’ on Bobo—of Boston hard-rock legends Aerosmith recording an all-blues album—is enough to get any […]
James Cotton on blowing harp for Muddy Waters at Newport Jazz Festival
ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN THE GEORGIA STRAIGHT, MARCH 7, 2002 By Steve Newton Throughout the classic 1960 blues album Muddy Waters at Newport—which fans of the late legend should note was […]
