February 27, 2011

The ALBUM OF THE DAY
ALBERT KING/STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN...In Session (1999)
(CD/DVD, DVD, vinyl, Allmusic review)

Originally recorded in 1983 Albert King and Stevie Ray Vaughan delivered a most entertaining performance. The recording saw a release in 1999 and is now available in a CD/DVD combo pack, and is currently number 52 on the Billboard U.S. album charts. Note: the vinyl LP only has 4 of the songs on it. I knew that I was going to be impressed with the album before I ever put it on. What I didn't know is HOW impressive it is. I could use all the adjectives: great, outstanding, phenomenal, genius, fantastic, etc., etc. I think it would be best if you checked it out yourself if you're into the blues. The in-between chatter is very interesting to listen to. Vaughan was heavily influenced by Albert and many other blues players, and King was impressed with Stevie Ray. These 2 guys played their hearts out that night, their guitar work is rather impressive and captivating. Recommended, easily!


ROCK BIRTHDAYS FOR FEBRUARY 27
Neal Schon from Journey is 57; Adrian Smith from Iron Maiden is 55; Johnny Van Zant from Lynyrd Skynyrd is 51; Mike Cross from Sponge is 46;

ON THIS DATE
1977 Keith Richards from the Rolling Stones is arrested in Toronto for heroin, cocaine and narcotics paraphernalia. Police believe his intentions are to traffic the drugs. He got off with a fine and community service
1980 At the Grammys: Billy Joel - 52nd Street Best Pop Vocal Performance and Album of the Year
2002 At the Grammys: U2 - Best Rock Album for All That You Can’t Leave Behind, Record of the Year “Walk On”, Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group “Stuck In A Moment You Can’t Get Out Of”, Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group “Elevation”
2006 It is announced that Cold has broken up. They reunited in 2009
2006 Dave Wyndorf of Monster Magnet is hospitalized due to a drug overdose

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