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I didn't recognize the name Richard Bell when I first spotted news of his death. So I was amazed when I looked into his discography. He worked with a vast array of artists- from Janis Joplin to the Blue Aeroplanes. Bell and Garth Hudson play keyboards on this star-studded session that served as an overdue appreciation of Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana. Man, I love Keith, but pairing him with Levon Helm, one of the greatest voices in popular music, just isn't fair. All the King's Men, released in 1997, is out of print.
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Robert Johnson fans need to see this great video interpretation of his most definitive song.
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Has anyone else noticed that "Icky Thump" is obviously based on this AC/DC song? The crunch, the bagpipes, the rawk- it's all there.
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Kansas City Click: Few landmark artists are responsible for as much horrific music as Little Stevie Winwood. Let's hope he sticks to the (plentiful) good stuff tonight at the Uptown.
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I am a sucker for anything Band-related. Thank you once again. Have you heard Levon Helm's recent records?
I haven't heard that stuff, Jon. But I'd sure love to hit one of those "living room" shows.
There appear to be at least two Richard Bells ! The blue aeroplanes one is alive and well and visited my brother in late June. Interestingly eclectic discography resulted from the confusion!
pete
Thanks for checking in, Pete. I appreciate the effort behind your Specials site.
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