Nick Edelstein

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Jeff Healey has passed on …

Sunday, May 25th, 2008

“Onward, through the night…” -some of my favorite Yes lyrics. Even though that song speaks of something entirely different than death (I think) they were my first thought when preparing to write this post. I was truly saddened to read in Performer Magazine that the famous guitarist had died on March 2. Thank God I was lucky enough to see him perform. My friends have described his tone as “totally 80s” but I see him on a different plane; his melodic and harmonic harmonies, intense solos, and overcoming physical limitations (blindness) were a constant inspiration to me over the years. My favorite Montreax Jazz Fest. video is of Healey. His big break was appearing in Roadhouse (with Patrick Swayze). And yes, I own a copy of the film. And yes, I bought it years ago because Jeff is in it. My favorite Healey song? “Angel Eyes.” You can watch a video of it here: http://youtube.com/watch?v=tRov2XscQJc
Jeff truly was a world-class guitarist, all-around musician and entertainer. His stage presence was like that of James Brown or Jim Morrison – raw, uncensored power. May his music continue to inspire new generations!

Tags: angel, anniversary, blind, celebrity, death, famous, guitar, healey, jeff, movie, obituary, passed, patrick, roadhouse, swayze
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Celeb Birthday: Albert King

Friday, April 25th, 2008

Fans, Friends, Family, lend me your ears!

This is the first of many to come, a new series of bulletin posts by yours truly.
In these posts we will remember the life and times of great guitarists from the days of yore … today?

ALBERT KING,  b. 1923  (April 25)

My favorite song of this legendary artist is Born Under A Bad Sign.  It was actually written and recorded by the great William Bell, but I think most Blues afficianados would agree that King’s version is the more widely-known.

~Nick Edelstein

Tags: 1923, albert king, alert, april, birthday, Blues, celebrity, guitar
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