Opinion: Marsalis on blues and racism Oct 25, 2009
That's why Louis Armstrong could play with Jimmy Rogers. Ray Charles is actually the embodiment. (CNN)
Exclusive: John Hughes Opens Up In Unpublished 1997 Interview Aug 8, 2009
"I couldn't stand hippie music ... all those people running around in their overalls, disco was horrendous, so I was listening to classical music, Jimmy Rogers and Hank Williams," he said, describing how he discovered legendary Chicago indie record store Wax Trax, where he first picked up albums by Elvis Costello. On a trip to England, he discovered punk bands like the Stranglers, the Buzzcocks and the Clash. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Blues Blast from Alaska's Past Jul 31, 2009
His resume includes associations with Bo Diddley, Jimmy Rogers, Maria Muldaur, Mary Welles and more. When asked if any of those jam sessions stuck out, he didn't hesitate. (Anchorage Daily News)
