Andy Hess, George Laks, Brian Mitchell, Tony Mason, Clark Gayton, Kenny Rampton, Booker King and a host of others
Influences
Muddy Waters,Skip James,Big Bill Broonzy, John Coltrane,Leon Thomas,James Booker,Georgia Mae Sims , William Sims and all the singers and musicians in my family, Miles Davis, Louis Armsrtong, Bessie Smith, Sun Ra,McCoy Tyner,Billie Holliday,Grant Green, BB king Albert King Freddie King,Richard Pryor, Mary Lou Williams, The Creator,Son House, Howlin Wolf, Jimi Hendrix,Jimmy Smith, Groove Holmes,A sunny day, a rainey day, a cloudy day, a snowy day.
"I like to present a broader spectrum of the blues because I grew up hearing all of it, and I think it's important for people to be aware of the more complete history of the blues." That it too is an Art Form as it's children, Jazz R&B, Rock, and Hip Hop are.
Hey Bill, Your Blues never sounded so good...I'm feeling it...the voice...the guitar licks speak to me. Keep in touch my friend. Peace and Blessings, Willie Phoenix
Hey Bill, it's been a long time. I hear you and my Pops ripped it in DC recently. Wish I was there like old times. The incomparable trio, Sims and Santiago squared. Talk to you soon Sir.
Brrrr in New York! It is sweater weather here.Buds on the trees, daffodils in my yard (in bloom) and tulips coming up. I knew there was a reason I live out here. Spring really is spring!
Thanks for adding us! Looking forward to having you come out into the hinterlands to hear what you've been up to live.......perhaps we should do a show together in Marion, wonder if that pool hall is still booking bands?! lol
Oh, Bill. Thanks for thinking of me for my last show! I missed you man! Whoo! That's about all I can say! Hope to see you soon. Maybe ANOTHER project?!
