Happy 92nd Birthday to blues singer, harmonica player, guitarist and bandleader Bobby Rush, born 11/10/1933 in Homer, LA. From acoustic blues to funky butt hip shakin’ juke joint revues, he keeps on keepin’ on. #blues #bobbyrush

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Happy Birthday to singer Bonnie Bramlett, born 11/8/1944. She was an Ikette but gained widespread recognition with Delaney and Bonnie, influencing both Eric Clapton and George Harrison. She co-wrote “Superstar“ with Leon Russell and recorded the original. She belongs in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!

Happy Birthday to singer and slide guitarist extraordinaire Bonnie Raitt, born 11/8/1949. She came up during the blues revival and found mentors in Sippie Wallace and Mississippi Fred McDowell. BB King always called her his favorite slide guitar player. “You got to give it up or let me go”

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Happy Birthday to songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joni Mitchell, born 11/7/1943 in Fort Macleod, Ontario. One of the greatest contemporary songwriters, she evolved from folk to rock to jazz. “Let your little light shine” #jonimitchell

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Full “Beaver “ Moon over Decatur, GA, 11/5/25.

Just finished reading Living The Beatles Legend. Mal Evans’ story of life the Beatles is magical. But as you get into the early 1970s LA “Lost Weekend “ section, the ending you know is coming looms large. It’s very sad and could have been avoided.

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Happy Birthday to singer/songwriter Grace Slick, born 10/30/1939. From the Great Society to Jefferson Airplane to Starship, she pioneered the role of woman rock singer. “One pill makes you larger and one pill makes you small/And the ones that mother gives you don’t do anything at all” #graceslick

Very sad to hear the news that singer/pianist Marcia Ball is retiring after an ALS diagnosis after so many years of blues and boogie. Photos from Clifton Chenier 100 tribute at 2025 Jazz Fest. Thoughts and prayers! #blues #marciaball

Jazz saxophonist John Haley “Zoot “ Sims was born 100 years ago 10/29/1925. Inspired by Lester Young and Ben Webster, Sims made his mark with Woody Herman’s renowned “Four Brothers “ tenor section. He partnered with tenor man Al Cohn and played with Gerry Mulligan, Sarah Vaughan and Jack Kerouac

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www.theguardian.com/music/2025/o... RIP Jack Dejohnette

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The greatest gospel singer Mahalia Jackson was born in New Orleans on 10/26/1911. Her influence on the genre was crucial, and she was associated with Thomas A. Dorsey, Martin Luther King and Duke Ellington. “I’m gonna move on up a little higher “ #mahaliajackson #gospelmusic

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This is a U.S. citizen being brutally abducted by ICE while his mom pleads for them to stop and the videographer cries for help. The Chicago police do nothing to stop it. They will come for everyone, and they’re not even hiding that anymore. If you are not organizing and resisting yet, get started.