Robert Lockwood Jr
The last remaining link with the pre-war blues of Robert Johnson and Sonny Boy Williamson has ended with the death of Robert Lockwood Junior at the age of 91. An influence on B B King among others, his place in the blues pantheon was assured long ago, but he continued to perform and record into his late 80s. He was truly a blues legend and coming, as it does, so soon after the death of Ruth Brown, his death marks the end of yet another important chapter in 20th century music.
Footnote: There's an obituary of Robert Lockwood Jr in The Times of November 28th and a reminder that, with his, death, only three pre-war Delta bluesmen remain - Homesick James, Pinetop Perkins and David 'Honeyboy' Edwards. http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,60-2474535,00.html
posted by Nick @ 11:25 am
3 Comments
3 Comments:
We have Honeyboy Edwards at age of 91 playing the Blues. He was a friend of Robert Johnson too.
Regards.
Marcus Mikhail
www.bluesmasters.blogspot.com
Yes you're right. Long may he live. Any others?
living in cleveland, i've been fortunate to hear mr lockwood over the years. he will be truly missed by cleveland and blues fans all over the world.
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