riggerrob 643 #1 July 23, 2005 Legendary blues man Long John Baldry died yesterday. Long John helped introduce blues music to Britain back in the 1950s. He was a striking figure on stage, standing 6 foot 7 inches tall with a broad brimmed hat. He was brilliant blues singer and wrote many funny songs (i.e. "Don't Try to Lay No Boogie Woogie On the King of Rock and Roll"), but his is most fondly remembered for mentoring the careers of Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, Sir Elton John, etc. He recorded over 40 albums. I remember listening to him in Halifax night clubs back in the early 1980s. Twenty-some-odd years ago, Long John married a Canadian and moved to Vancouver. Johns death - from a chest infection - was no surprise to his Vanocuver fans. Long John was frail the last time we heard him sing at the Maple Ridge Blues Festival in 2001. This world is lessened by Long John Baldry's passing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #2 July 23, 2005 He's the most influential blues man that nobody ever heard of. Elton John (born as Reginald Dwight) made his last name "John" in honor of Long John. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #3 July 23, 2005 How sad! He'll sure be missed. I enjoyed his music a great deal. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #4 July 23, 2005 "don't you lay no boogie woogie on the king of rock'n'roll." "Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sid 1 #5 July 24, 2005 Damn! I was packing this morning to Long John Baldry live in Germany (Kick Ass CD!) I saw The LJBB many times in Britain and he could rock ........ RIPPete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
