The article is an excellent tribute to Butterfield and it makes a strong case for why the late band leader's contributions to the advancement of blues and rock music was profound. It's time , I think, to shame the RRHOF into taking a hard look at Butterfield's career and let this pioneering innovator into the hall. Thanks for posting the link. Harp-er, thanks for posting the vid. This performance is worthy of a standalone album release. Vital band, brilliant harmonica work. Stunning. ---------- Ted Burke http://youtube.com/watch?v=-VPUDjK-ibQ&feature=relmfu
great harp player....great blues vocalist....so glad I had the pleasure of seeing him at outdoor concert with muddy waters...rick danko was with his band then...
Anything recorded 43 years ago sounds dated. Not everything that is old is decrepit, however; this band, for me, has chops to spare , and Butterfield remains the gold standard for blues harmonica playing. Ted Burke http://youtube.com/watch?v=-VPUDjK-ibQ&feature=relmfu
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