Happy 70th Birthday to the late great Rick Danko

John Primer@Famous Dave's

Tonight I went to Famous Dave's to see bluesman John Primer and his group The Real Deal Blues Band. I had seen Primer at this location once before and had enjoyed his music. I decided about 5 or 6 weeks before that I needed to see some live blues being that my last blues show was Johnny Winter back in September also at Famous Dave's. I enjoyed Primers performance because I knew more of the songs he played because I had been listening to lots of Chicago Blues on Last FM. He played everything from Muddy to Magic Sam and even played a song in tribute to his friend and fellow Chicago guitarist Magic Slim who passed away earlier this year. His band was fantastic and put on a terrific show. The man with the harp sure played the heck out of it and was absolutely amazing. I also picked up his album blues on solid ground for 20 bucks which he signed. I will defiantly see him again when he roles through town.

Happy 70th Birthday Keith Richards

Happy 70th Birthday Bobby Keys/10 Best Performances

Of the many birthdays today perhaps one of  biggest is  Sax Player Bobby Keys of The Rolling Stones and session player on everything .

 

1. Brown Sugar- The Rolling Stones

2. Live With Me- The Rolling Stones

3. Can't you hear me Knocking- The Rolling Stones

4.  Waiting On a Friend-  The Rolling Stones 

5. Whatever Gets You Through The Night- John Lennon

6.  The Wanderer- Dion

 7. Emotional Rescue- The Rolling Stones

8. Rip This Joint- The Rolling Stones

9. Sweet Virginia- The Rolling Stones

10.  Photograph- Ringo Starr

Happy 80th Birthday to Chicago Blues great Lonnie Brooks

Happy 60th Birthday to Elliot Easton of The Cars