It is with great sadness that I have to post the passing of the greatest American Blues singer who ever lived, the one and only Bobby "Blue" Bland. His voice inspired many, especially Pee Wee Bowen. We perform several of his songs and Pee Wee never has once failed to acknowledge Bobby as one of the greatest sources of his career's direction. The sophistication, subtleties and gut-wrenching bottom-end of his voice gave me chills and made me stand back in awe when that man let loose with a ballad, a stomper, a pop song or a hardcore blues. When I heard Pee Wee do Bobby Bland I knew I was in the right band. I really felt this one. I am without a lot of words, so here's the Wikipedia link. Rest in peace. WC1
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bobby_Bland