Brooks was a full-time harmonica player with Waylon Jennings and was a prolific session musician with artists that included Jerry Jeff Walker, Judy Collins, Harry Belafonte, Carly Simon, Ringo Starr, Tim Curry, Bette Midler, Diana Ross, Billy Joel, Cyndi Lauper, The Talking Heads, Tim Hardin, The Bee Gees, Yoko Ono and the Plastic Ono Band, the James Gang.[1][2] He was an on stage musician on Broadway in Big River in 1985, and The Gospel at Colonus in 1988, and was heard for weeks on public television on Ken Burns' documentary series The Civil War.[3]
He had attended the University of North Texas, where, among other things he had been founding member of the Folk Music Club.
He was known for his ability to bring out the best of the other performers he played along with.[4]
Last Edited by tmf714 on May 13, 2015 9:41 AM
I am very sorry to admit that I have not heard of Mr.Brooks. I love his tone, rhythm chucking, and over-all command of his instrument. He is now one of my favorites, more so than some of the old time blues players.
I also love the harp on some of the some songs by Tommy Emmanuel. Does anyone know who that is?
