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Behind the Keys Archive
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Ladies and Gentlemen, Professor Longhair
Posted on December 19, 2011 |Today is the birthday of the funky, enigmatic, and wildly talented Professor Longhair, who’s outstanding life and music have touched millions for generations. Lovingly known far and wide as the...0Comments -
Happy Birthday James Booker, Clown Prince of New Orleans
Posted on December 17, 2011 |Today, we remember JAMES BOOKER on his birthday. In a region glutted with flamboyant musicians, Booker's reputation as both a genius & a flake reached legendary proportions.0Comments -
Behind The Keys – Memphis Slim
Posted on September 30, 2011 |This time in our Behind The Keys series, we'll take a look at the life of Memphis Slim. Slim brought his unique blues piano to the masses and helped to pioneer the popular sound of the blues in it's 1950's heyday.0Comments -
Behind the Keys – Finding the Father of the Blues
Posted on July 18, 2011 |A yard sale find from a hobby collector reveals personal musings and intricate details behind the father of the blues, W.C. Handy, and one of his most prolific works.0Comments -
Behind The Keys – The “Fat Man”, Fats Domino
Posted on June 27, 2011 |Fats Domino emerged from New Orleans to become one of rock-and-roll's earliest and finest stars. With over 65 million record sales to his credit, he has had an incredible impact on music.0Comments -
Behind the Keys – Who Was Blind Tom?
Posted on June 2, 2011 |A real life Forrest Gump, Blind Tom was an autistic savant with an unheard of gift of piano. The first African-American to perform in the White House and the "last American slave", his life was enigmatic.0Comments -
Behind the Keys – The Origins of New Orleans Piano
Posted on May 23, 2011 |The piano music that came from New Orleans played a preeminent role in the development of Jazz, Blues, and Rock music, and it's legacy and rhythms continue to this day.0Comments -
Behind The Keys – Dr. John, Known as the Night Tripper
Posted on April 14, 2011 |Dr. John is one of the most internationally celebrated musicians to come from New Orleans. After a half century of creating music, he's still running fast and strong.0Comments -
Behind the Keys – James Booker, The Clown Prince of New Orleans Piano
Posted on March 16, 2011 |In a region glutted with flamboyant musicians, James Booker's reputation as both a genius and a flake reached legendary proportions. He performed with style and wild improvisational frenzy.0Comments -
Behind the Keys – The Hammond B3 Organ
Posted on February 1, 2011 |Today's post about the Hammond B3 organ is taken from the Suncoast Blues Society! You can hear Hammond B3 Organs in an astounding amount of music. Let's learn about the broad diversity the B3 has to offer!0Comments
