One of the all-time guitar greats, Phil Upchurch has passed away.
His funky, in-pocket chording and riffs touched in blues, soul, and jazz settings, spanning his extensive work as an in-demand sideman for Curtis Mayfield, Ramsey Lewis, Jerry Butler, Rotary Connection, Donny Hathaway, and countless others to his own soul-jazz oriented solo recordings (1972's Darkness, Darkness is essential listening). The man was Chicago music royalty.
Steve Cropper, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist who helped form the “Memphis soul” sound on Stax Records recordings by Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, and Booker T & The M.G.’s, has died at age 84.
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Colleen Jones asked me to interview her a couple of months ago during a chemotherapy appointment.
She told me to write one heck of a story. I hope I did her proud.
About always believing something wonderful is about to happen.
My tribute to Colleen: https://t.co/4qnjCBTQcc
The teenager cautiously approaches the dishwasher, dirty plate in hand. He peers in, and recoils in horror: the dishes are clean! He quickly disposes of his dish, into the sink, and beats a hasty retreat, to the couch, safe from domestic chores.