In later years, Davis was rightfully recognized as an elder statesman of British rock, influential in the British Invasion.
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Editor’s note: Revisiting this tribute, originally published the week of Tom Petty’s passing, in honor of his 70th birthday
Folk Standard, “He Was A Friend of Mine” re-interpreted by Max Gomez for George Floyd and the BLM Movement
“I try to play it from my own perspective while hopefully honoring the one that inspired it.” – Danielle Miraglia
‘100 Years of Blues’ shows that while there’s over a century of playing between the two of them, they still have new things to say.
What began in 1986 as a way to revive Helena has turned into one of the largest festivals in the South.
Reverend John Wilkins (October 10, 1943 – October 6, 2020)
“‘Wherever You Go’ is my salutation to the planet. It’s not a cold-blooded blues album, but it has cold-blooded blues elements.”
The recording of the album’s leadoff tracks — Bobby Blue Bland’s “Love to See You Smile,” Little Milton’s “I’m Gonna Cry a River,” and Joe Simon’s “Something You Can Do Today” — set the deep soul template for the eight original numbers that fill out the record.
“Come On” is a blues rock song. It talks about going after what you want, fighting for justice and for what you believe.