Died On This Date (December 12, 2007) Ike Turner / R&B Legend
Izear “Ike” Turner November 5, 1931 – December 12, 2007 Ike Turner was a musician, producer and band leader who is consider one of rock ‘n roll’s pioneers. He is likely best remembered however, for...
View ArticleDied On This Date (May 5, 2010) Willie Pooch / Popular Ohio Blues Singer
Willie Pooch (Born William Joseph) 1937 – May 5, 2010 Willie Pooch was a popular Columbus, Ohio area blues singer who began his career in gospel groups while still just a child in and around Tupelo,...
View ArticleDied On This Date (May 24, 1963) Elmore James / Blues Great
Elmore James January 27, 1918 – May 24, 1963 Elmore James was and is the undisputed King Of The Slide Guitar. James began making music on a one-string instrument at the age of twelve and by his mid...
View ArticleDied On This Date (May 25, 1965) Sonny Boy Williamson II
Sonny Boy Williamson II (Born Rice Miller) December 5, 1899 or May 11, 1908 – May 25, 1965 There’s likely only one person who could say they played alongside not only Robert Johnson, but also Eric...
View ArticleDied On This Date (January 7, 2011) Bobby Robinson / Prolific R&B Producer &...
Bobby Robinson April 16, 1917 – January 7, 2011 Bobby Robinson was a pioneering R&B and later, hip-hop record producer, as well as a longtime record store owner. He opened Bobby’s Record Shop in...
View Article
