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Post by Philagain on Oct 27, 2004 18:37:33 GMT -5
Well, Mr. Payne is numero uno.
Who be after him?
Please add and hook me up..this is what I have :
Marcia Ball Glen Clark Chuck Leavell
Piano rocks in rock n roll..we need more of it...fill me in.....later, see ya.
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Post by Mike on Oct 27, 2004 23:15:33 GMT -5
Glad to see ya have Marcia Ball there (Freeda of Freeda & The Firedogs herself!) Never knew it til I saw him live but, Dr. John! Then there's Jerry Lee Lewis.
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Post by Little Feat on Oct 28, 2004 5:01:22 GMT -5
Oh boy, this will be fun....
Let's see. how bout...
Fess Fats Ortis Span Pinetop Perkins
Just piano??? Just Boogie??? We can go on and on ;-)
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Post by farmboy on Oct 28, 2004 8:05:29 GMT -5
;D Yup indeedy.....there's nothing like honky-tonkin' keyboards!! ;D Chuck Leavell is truely amazing considering the fact that he doesn't know how to read music!! ABB's Jessica is a classic thanks to him and Eric Clapton's Unplugged would not have won the Album of the Year grammy without him!! He's also a first class individual with sincere environmental concerns. I do feel he's wasting that talent backing up the Stones !! I am a fan of the legend, Delbert McClinton, and his band includes Kevin McKendree who certainly knows how to dance on the ivories!! ;D .....and this is absolutely not a complimentary courtesy because of where I make this statement....but Bill Payne is indeed a superstar on the keyboards!! And you have to recognize that it's not just piano or organ. I don't know of anyone else that can simultaneously play two different keyboard instruments like he can....truely amazing and a joy to witness!! Can't wait to hear his upcoming solo!!
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Post by jashley on Nov 15, 2004 15:44:39 GMT -5
For Rock and Roll
Nicky Hopkins, another musician gone too soon, who I miss to this day. Check out his work with Quicksilver and of course the Stones.
For Overall Piano
Herbie Hancock, I call his albumns a music lesson in a box. I subscribe to his theory that if you play anything the same way twice you just made a mistake. Can you imagine what it was like for him to work with Miles at eighteen. He said that Miles would tell him we're here in bar 8 were here in bar 24 it's your job to figure out how to get from one to the other. Another of Miles boys, Chick Corea ain't a bit bad either.
Too many more great ones to mention because I know if I start I'll kick myself for leaving some out.
Just my humble opinion
Peace j
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Post by chadgumbo on Nov 15, 2004 20:40:30 GMT -5
I don't know how many states the Famous Dave's barbeque restaurants have reached (they started in Chicago and have spread to states in the mid-west). Anyway, Famous Dave is a big fan of the blues. When you eat in one of his restaurants you'll get great barbeque and great music, as blues and zydeco music are constantly playing over the restaurant's sound system. He (Dave) liked blues so much that he had Big John Dickerson and his band record an album and the CD that was released was called Butt Rockin' Blues Volume 1 and Dickerson's band takes on the moniker Famous Dave's Blues All-Stars. What does all of this have to do with American piano boogie?... only to say that Andy Bailey performs wonderfully on the piano throughout the album. Some of the album's songs include Mother-In-Law Blues, Red Beans, Shakin' the Shack, Thrill is Gone, Something You Got, and others. Next time you're eating at a Famous Dave's, do yourself a favor and ask them if they still have this CD available for sale (that's where I got mine). If they don't, or if you don't have Famous Dave's in the state where you live, I later saw the same album released simply as Big John Dickerson complete with a new sleeve and no reference whatsoever to the restaurant. I saw it at Best Buy. It's a terrific blues album if you can find it. - chadgumbo
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Post by Scott Hays on Nov 16, 2004 7:38:27 GMT -5
I see, by some of the names suggested to this list, that "American" boogie is not strictly or narrowly limited to American players. I cannot disagree with any of the names presented, so far (and second the emotion of Dr. John), but can offer a couple that have been left off. Let me first suggest Leon Russell. Though he has grown to be a bit wooden (age and drugs will do that to anyone), there was a fellow who could lay down some licks.
And, though he pales in comparison to Billy (who doesn't), I would also suggest you check out Billy Earnhart of the Amazing Rhythm Aces (littlefeat.net, itself, is promoting a new album on which he plays)
Finally (though I doubt if this is the last word) let's not forget Garth Hudson, either.
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Post by jashley on Nov 23, 2004 18:37:25 GMT -5
Can't believe I didn't mention him in my earlier post on this tread, but contrary to claims by Jerry Lee Lewis or Little Richard (I love them both, so no disrespect intended) the inventor of Rock & Roll piano was
Johnnie Johnson
Chuck Berry's piano player. Again no direspect, but Chuck would have never been what he was without Johnnie. I don't know if he's still alive but the last time I saw him play was with Eric Clapton on the 21 (or was it 12) Nights live dvd. The cat was still cooking well into his eighties. If you want to know where much of the R&R piano style came from check him out and take heart all of you older musicians (like me) you CAN still cook until you die.
Peace j ashley
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Post by threebeards on Apr 1, 2005 21:17:57 GMT -5
Just wanted to add my 2 cents for Dr. John and for Professor Longhair...both of 'em steeped in grand New Orleans tradition.
TB
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Post by featphoto on Apr 2, 2005 17:50:13 GMT -5
I cannot disagree with any of the names presented, so far (and second the emotion of Dr. John), but can offer a couple that have been left off. Let me first suggest Leon Russell. Though he has grown to be a bit wooden (age and drugs will do that to anyone), there was a fellow who could lay down some licks. I'm with you on Leon Russell ... I just loved his stuff back when he was still "alive and kicking"
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Post by Mike on Apr 2, 2005 18:17:05 GMT -5
Did you ever listen to Hank Wilson (Leon Russell)?
I've been compelled to dust off and play my "Carney". "sittin by the highway in a broken van...."
I saw him two years ago. They just had to help him on and off the stage, but once he gets rolling he is the same ole Leon.
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Post by featphoto on Apr 2, 2005 22:16:22 GMT -5
I've been compelled to dust off and play my "Carney". "sittin by the highway in a broken van...." absolutely ... Out in the Woods, Tightrope, Stranger in a Strange Land ... smokin' stuff ...
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Post by Mike on Apr 3, 2005 10:57:17 GMT -5
Leon Russell is playing Gruene Hall (I think you may have been there) April 30th.
"Hank Wilson Lives" is a record from the "70s that Russell with Willie et al did, covering many country artist such as Hank Williams and others. It is understandable that it may have sold better in the south. ;D
Later, Mike
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Post by MsBelle on Apr 3, 2005 11:11:31 GMT -5
This is a good thread...I agree with y'all...what about Allen Toussaint .....if you want to talk steeped in the New Orleans tradition.
You don't get to see too much of him.....like Fats.
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Post by Mike on Apr 3, 2005 11:37:59 GMT -5
For Rock and Roll Nicky Hopkins, another musician gone too soon, who I miss to this day. Check out his work with Quicksilver and of course the Stones. Peace j Not to stray too far from American Piano Boogie, but Jashley...ever check out "Jammin With Edward"? Nicky Hopkins and Ry Cooder with Stones rhythm. Too much!!!
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