Seldom Seen Old Pics of Famous Musicians

[Dave Hicks]

He was a displaced Tennessean just like I was.

Still the only blues mandolinist I have ever heard of.

You might want to check out Rich Delgrosso's book Mandolin Blues. Rich is a great player himself, and talks about a number of historical figures (including Yank) in the book.

D.H.

Since photos are the thing in this thread, here's Rich. His amulet was a gift from Howard Armstrong.

 

[Bruxist]

You might want to check out Rich Delgrosso's book Mandolin Blues. Rich is a great player himself, and talks about a number of historical figures (including Yank) in the book.

D.H.

I will! Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[mrfitz98]

He was a displaced Tennessean just like I was.

Still the only blues mandolinist I have ever heard of.

Terry Zwigoff made a movie in the '80's called "Louie Bluie" about Howard Armstrong that Yank was in. I found it very entertaining. It was available to stream for free.

 

[wacolo]

Mould and Norton

j Geils

 

[Bruxist]

Terry Zwigoff made a movie in the '80's called "Louie Bluie" about Howard Armstrong that Yank was in. I found it very entertaining. It was available to stream for free.

Will check that out. Thank you!

 

[TigerG]

Still the only blues mandolinist I have ever heard of.

There's also Johnny Young

 

[richiek65]

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Steve and Cassie Gaines

Remembered here

 

[mrfitz98]

Jeff Healey, March 31, 1989 at St Andrew's Hall.

 

[mrfitz98]

Jeff Beck with Yardbirds fans Susan Stiles-Allen and April Liversidge in front of his amplifiers at the National Jazz and Blues Festival, Richmond Athletic Grounds, 1965. The girls say it's loud.

 

[mrfitz98]

Sonic's Rendezvous Band, l-r, bassist Gary Rasmussen (the Up), lead guitar & vocals Fred Sonic Smith (MC5), rhythm guitar & vocals Scott Morgan (Rationals), and drummer Scott Asheton (Stooges).

 

[mrfitz98]

Mark Knopfler

 

[mrfitz98]

Carol Kaye.

 

[mrfitz98]

Roger Miller and Faron Young.

 

[mrfitz98]

Frank Marino.

 

[mrfitz98]

Fuzzy Haskins - Parliament/Funkadelic

 

[uriah1]

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Frank Marino.

Saw Mahogany Rush many times.

 

[fendrguitplayr]

Peter Wolf & Faye Dunaway wedding Aug 7, 1974.

 

[uriah1]

 

[johnny k]

Hank williams, jerry lee lewis.

 

[Dave Hicks]

Bonnie Guitar nee Buckingham - born yesterday 100 years ago. She had some hits of her own, and was co-owner of Dolton Records (Fleetwoods and Ventures). She lived to the considerable age of 95.