El Rancho Hotel, Sacramento, CA, August 21, 1976

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By Request, more Killer at the Star-Club

Jerry Lee Lewis 1963 at the Star-Club. (c) K&K.

The Further Adventures Of Charles Westover

Del Shannon - She

Howlin' Wolf

Today Howlin' Wolf, were he still among us, would be celebrating his 113th birthday (h/t John Funke).  Via the pages of the March 1972 issue of Ebony magazine, here's a glimpse of his home turf club in Chicago's "West Side ghetto."  The Blue Flame Lounge (aka Duke's Show Place) even incorporated Howlin' Wolf into their incredible sign.  It's a little tough to read but right next to the wolf, it says "HOME OF THE HOWLING WOLF."  I like it.

Jerry Lee Lewis month

Jerry Lee and Myra. Photo by Memphis Press-Scimitar.

Duane Eddy Steps Up To The Mic...And Sings?

Duane Eddy  -  Guitar Star

I don't know how many records Duane Eddy sang on, but here's the only one I have, the fantastic Guitar Star.  I've always imagined (okay, fantasized) that if the Untamed Youth got back into the studio to record another album, that this would be a can't-miss candidate for inclusion.  Just imagine Mace huffing out the all the grumpy old guy lines like "Gee, I wish someone would take his guitar away!" I swear they'd sell at least a couple hundred copies!

How 'Bout Some Ribs, Pretty Lady?

Bluesman Jimmy Rushing wasn't hogging the ribs.  As you can see from this 1955 JET photo, he was perfectly willy to share with exotic dancer Chinky Grimes.  Chinky, incidentally, was married to R&B guitarist and bandleader Tiny Grimes.

That Lucky Old Sun

One of the Killer's sublime 50s tracks that went unreleased until the 70s.

The Killer at the Star-Club, April 5, 1964

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Boppin' At The High School Hop Indeed!

                                             ICONIC!

"Y'know, there's nothin' like tearing up a good club now and then."

Jerry Lee Lewis Month

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