RIP "Pinetop" Perkins

August · 03-23-11, 11:05 AM

A legend has passed away.

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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.

TarJak · 03-24-11, 06:25 AM

Sad news indeed. He was a legendary ivory tickler.

RIP

03-23-11, 11:16 AM	#2
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	RIP. I have been a fan of blues ever since I first heard Albert King. Good stuff! __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

03-23-11, 06:12 PM	#4
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	He used to do the opening tune of WGBH's "Blues After Hours" for my all time favorite radio program hosted by Mae Cramer. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

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03-23-11, 11:36 AM	#3
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Music has lost a giant.

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TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Sad news indeed. He was a legendary ivory tickler. RIP