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Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band

— written by rock scholar Stephen T. Lewis — The first full-scale biography of the soul-haunted voice behind The Band, tracing his roots in Stratford, his pivotal role with Dylan and The Hawks, and his enduring impact on rock history.

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Take One: Sonny Boy Williamson II – Don’t Start Me Talkin’ – 1955 Checker Record 284

by talkfromtherockroom | Apr 9, 2022 | Now Showing, Reviews, Take One

Spinning in the ‘rock room’ today is an influential and important 7″ cut during the heyday of early electric blues. Aleck Miler, Alex Miller, aka Rice Miller, aka Sonny Boy Williamson II was a master harmonica player and songwriter in the blues...

Now Showing – Memphis ’69 – The 1969 Memphis Country Blues Festival

by talkfromtherockroom | Jul 16, 2021 | Now Showing

“We Don’t Know What the Heat Says, But it’s Cool to Dance.” Flickering on the flat screen of the ‘rock room’ is a historic piece of celluloid immortalizing three days and two nights of oppressive heat and stunning blues music. Filmed for posterity, on June 6th-8th...

Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band

Take One: Sonny Boy Williamson II – Don’t Start Me Talkin’ – 1955 Checker Record 284

Now Showing – Memphis ’69 – The 1969 Memphis Country Blues Festival

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