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R.L. Burnside. RIP.

Posted over 5 years ago
wife just put on an R.L Burnside cd, and it got me to thinking. this record has been one of my mainstays for the last few years. haven't listened to it for a while, and not due to burn out. usually it means it's in her car cd collection, at work, or lost. this is one of the great blues records of all time. i don't care if it's to new for you scratchy 78 record blues purists. R.L. is one of the best blues men out there. This record was engineered/produced by a guy who grew up where i live (local hero, tom rothrock) who is best known for producing the early Beck work. this record mixes classic blues style with some newer production style (ie: scratching records in the backround, and samples). I LOVE THIS RECORD!!!! he passed away last year at the age of 78. R.L. you will be missed.
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Comments (11)

  1. raithrover
    raithrover says Thing I always remember about RL was the fact he was meant to be supporting the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion (alongside the brilliant Doo Rag) on their UK tour. Due to family reasons he never made the trip, which was a shame as it would have topped off a brilliant night.
    Permalink posted 10/15/2006
  2. leftoverking
    leftoverking says ok, now i see it is on mog. i searched mog, and nothing came up. whew!
    Permalink posted 10/15/2006
  3. leftoverking
    leftoverking says raithrover, have you heard doo rag's next incarnation, Bob Log III? http://www.boblog111.com/
    Permalink posted 10/15/2006
  4. Dave
    Dave says One of my favorite albums!
    Permalink posted 10/15/2006
  5. leftoverking
    leftoverking says it is a great one to be sure. the man has a great voice, and a story to tell. great guitar playing too.
    Permalink posted 10/15/2006
  6. rvnlft
    rvnlft says well, well, well. i just recently got into R.L., what a great musician he was.
    Permalink posted 10/15/2006
  7. leftoverking
    leftoverking says fat possum records has quite a roster of folks like R.L. too. Another favorite on there is Hasil Adkins. The cramps cover his song She Said. crazy rockabily stuff.
    Permalink posted 10/15/2006
  8. DUSTdevils
    DUSTdevils says lovely record... thanks for the reminder, must rip it...
    Permalink posted 10/15/2006
  9. ROCKNROLLPIMP1
    ROCKNROLLPIMP1 says DAMN ME EITHER BUT I WONDER HOW MANY I COULD FIND IF I LOOKED
    Permalink posted 10/15/2006
  10. Davis Presley
    Davis Presley says R.I.P.R.L. I feel fortunate to have seen the man play live once. The other time he was scheduled to play it got cancelled due to his health issues. You read about the man's life and you understand why he played the music he did. The "Ass Pocket..." LP still gets played on a semi-frequent basis around here. I do wonder what BL III is doing now. Is he still going at it? Another great live experience. You got to love a "band" who can tour the country in a compact car.
    Permalink posted 10/18/2006
  11. leftoverking
    leftoverking says i do belive bob log III is still rockin it.
    Permalink posted 10/18/2006

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