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August
03-23-11, 11:05 AM
A legend has passed away.

http://www.robertcorwin.com/PinetopPerkins99.E17aR.jpg

Joseph William Perkins (July 7, 1913 – March 21, 2011), known by the stage name Pinetop Perkins, was an American blues musician, specializing in piano music. He played with some of the most influential blues and rock and roll performers in American history, and received numerous honors during his lifetime including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and induction into the Blues Hall of Fame.

AVGWarhawk
03-23-11, 11:16 AM
RIP. I have been a fan of blues ever since I first heard Albert King. Good stuff!

Takeda Shingen
03-23-11, 11:36 AM
Music has lost a giant.

August
03-23-11, 06:12 PM
He used to do the opening tune of WGBH's "Blues After Hours" for my all time favorite radio program hosted by Mae Cramer.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjlUSn8aDrU

TarJak
03-24-11, 06:25 AM
Sad news indeed. He was a legendary ivory tickler.:salute: RIP