Posts Tagged ‘James Burton’
Elvis Presley’s “Burning Love” – 40 years on
Written by admin on March 28, 2012 – 2:12 pm - |
Elvis Presley recorded his hit single “Burning Love” on this day 40 years ago. |
Tags: Burning Love, Elvis Presley, Emory Gordy, Glen D Hardin, James Burton, John Wilkinson, Ronnie Tutt
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“Buddy Holly – Listen To Me” coming to PBS
Written by admin on October 29, 2011 – 5:34 pm -A star-studded tribute to Buddy Holly will air on PBS in December.
“Buddy Holly: Listen To Me/The Ultimate Buddy Party” includes performances from a Buddy Holly 75th Birthday tribute concert that took place at the Music Box in Hollywood on September 7. Among the artists featured in the special are Stevie Nicks, Chris Isaak, Lyle Lovett, Raul Malo, Graham Nash, Paul Anka, Phil Everly, Patrick Stump and James Burton. There are also taped messages from big name fans of Holly, including Ringo Starr, Keith Richards, Brian Wilson, Jackson Browne and Eric Idle.
Tags: Brian Wilson, Buddy Holly, Chris Isaak, James Burton, Keith Richards, Listen to Me Buddy Holly, Paul Anka, Phil Everly, Ringo Starr, Stevie Nicks
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Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010
Written by admin on March 20, 2010 – 8:36 pm -Over 20 of the world’s best guitarists will play at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010 on 26 June at Toyota Park, Chicago. It is an all day event and gates open at 10am.
| This will be the third Crossroads Guitar Festival. The previous events were in 2004 and 2007. As in previous years, all profits will benefit The Crossroads Centre in Antigua, which is a treatment and education facility founded by Clapton for chemically dependent persons. |  |
Tags: BB King, Eric Clapton, Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010, James Burton, Jeff Beck, John Mayer, Robert Cray, Sheryl Crow, Steve Winwood
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Dale Hawkins dies aged 73
Written by admin on February 16, 2010 – 10:00 pm -Rockabilly pioneer Dale Hawkins died on Saturday (Feb 13th) at the age of 73 after several years battling colon cancer.
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Dale Hawkins was born Delmar Allen Hawkins on August 22, 1936, on a plantation in Gold Mine, La. His father was a country musician and his mother was a teacher and day worker. He earned his place in rock history for co-writing and recording the 1957 hit “Suzie Q.” The song was recorded at radio station KWKH in Shreveport, La in 1957. The memorable guitar riff on “Suzie Q” was played by 15-year-old James Burton, who went on to play guitar for Ricky Nelson and to lead Elvis Presley’s TBC band in the 1970s. |
Tags: Dale Hawkins, James Burton, Susie Q
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