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DR. WU'
Blues / Rock / Country

... the good in me ... the good in you



FORT WORTH, Texas
United States

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Member Since4/27/2007
Band Websitecdbaby.com/Artist/DrWuandFriends
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CELEBRITY WHO'S WU'

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Fort Worth's J&J's Blues Bar ... a great place for "live blues" !!!

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InfluencesJim's Influences are: The Beatles, Byrds, Yardbirds, Buffalo Springfield, Clapton, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, Free, and Paul Rogers

Bryan's influences are: Frosty J. Freeze (my cool daddy), FJF II (my big bro...who taught me my first Jimmy Reed lick), Jimmy Reed, Chuck Berry, The Beatles , J.R.(Ray Sharpe), Cream, Canned Heat, Rolling Stones, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Billy Sanders, Delbert McClinton, John Lennon, and Steely Dan

Jim's self-cusomized "Tele" .... "THE BLUESERATOR"

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Record LabelTexas Blues Records
Type of LabelIndie


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The Dr. Wu’ Story

DR. WU' "...the good in me ...the good in you" Band mates JIM ASHWORTH and BRYAN FREEZE formed Dr. Wu’ in 2002 after growing up and playing in various bands starting in the late 60’s. The name was taken from a favorite Steely Dan song that encourages us to live life to the fullest and strive to be the very best that we can be. With this as their goal, they set out to record their “Texas Blues” Project Volume I “Fort Worth Artists”… a long overdue recorded history utilizing guest appearances by musicians who have made Fort Worth a global mecca of top players… especially great “guitar slingers”.

The first being BUDDY WHITTINGTON , a multi-talented guitarist and singer with an endless bag of guitar licks, sounds, and tricks that are always refreshing and are inspiring. Buddy is a permanent member of blues legend, John Mayall’s BLUESBREAKERS band. Buddy lends his talent to three tracks on the CD, including a live version of the popular Gary Nicholson song… “JACKSBORO HIGHWAY” an infamous strip on the Northside of Fort Worth which in the 50’s and 60’s was lined with nightclubs like THE SKYLINER BALLROOM where under aged teens could get in to see their blues heroes like Jimmy Reed, Ray Sharpe, Delbert McClinton and countless others on any given Saturday night.

After a chance meeting at The 6th Street Bar & Grill, a local Fort Worth blues venue, long time friend STEPHEN BRUTON instantly agreed to add his creativity to a track. Stephen, a “star” in his own rite, has been a player early on with the likes of Kris Kristofferson, Delbert McClinton, Bonnie Raitt, and countless other greats.

Home-grown JAMES PENNEBAKER added his tracks from his home studio in Nashville due to his busy schedule and much sought after talent as a guitar, fiddle, and pedal steel master. James has been a member of the Delbert McClinton, Leroy Parnell and more recently….Big & Rich bands. James is now the Artist Representative for FENDER GUITARS, NASHVILLE.

Hammond B-3 master, “RED YOUNG" lends his “classic” B-3 sound on two tracks, teaming up with Stephen Bruton on “Come Back Baby” and guitarist Danny Hubbard on the Charlie Bassham scorcher, “Storm Watch Warning.” “Red” is currently on the road with Eric Burden and the “Animals” and has also toured with Linda Rondstadt, Sonny and Cher, Joan Armatrading, Tanya Tucker, Delbert, and is the front man for his own band, the ever popular.... RED and the RED HOTS.

Long time friend CHARLIE BASSHAM, original drummer for THE ATOMIC CLOCK and LEE PICKENS GROUP was enlisted as the third member of DR. WU' after it was apparent that he was the "voice" that was needed to give the "TEXAS BLUES" PROJECT that special magic that would push the project to new levels of "BLUESDOM".

The core element of DR. WU' music is is established with the help of MIKE KENNEDY on drums (early on with FREDDY KING), DANNY HUBBARD on guitar, and GRAMMY nominated bassist, JERRY HANCOCK ...collectively, the popular FORT WORTH group, "THE SIDEMEN."

Other GREAT musicians who added their individual talents to the project inlude:

"MOUSE MAYES" guitarist for BLACK OAK ARKANSAS and POINT BLANK in the 80's and later THE VOODOO KINGS...more recently teams up with BUDDY WHITTINGTON when not on tour with JOHN MAYALL.

LEE PICKENS of “D.O.A.” and BLOODROCK fame, adds his licks on two tracks

“ROLLO” SMITH laid down a tasty traditional slide guitar on “I DON’T CARE BLUES”

BOBBY COUNTS…..Fort Worth’s “OFFICIAL BLUES AMBASSADOR” and bassist extraordinaire contributes on two tracks and…..

RANDY CATES the bass man on the popular “LIVE” version of “JACKSBORO HIGHWAY”

GARY "OWA" OWEN ...an original member of The LEE PICKENS GROUP...plays his vintage '66 Fender Precision bass on two tracks including the theme song of the album...NOTHIN' LIKE TEXAS BLUES

RUSTY BODEN , an original member of THE LEE PICKENS GROUP and THE PARTY CRASHERS plays KEYS on two cuts

Drummer DANNY COCHRAN “Fort Worth Shuffles” his way on “HIGH MAINTENANCE BABY”

MICHAEL HAMILTON grooves on the keyboards along with THE SIDEMEN on “JACKSBORO HIGHWAY"

RODNEY BOWENS of PROFESSOR D fame, blows sax on the new dance craze... “THE FOOL AROUND”

YOLANDA WALKER sings soulful backup .. YOUR LYIN’ ”

...and Last but not least….. “THE WORLDS GREATEST BLUES HARMONICA PLAYER".... GARY GRAMMER plays on three..

Quite the collection of “World Class Musicians” to come from FORT WORTH and be featured on The first Volume of “TEXAS BLUES” PROJECT ! * * * * *

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Laurie Ann

Laurie Ann



Nov 6 2009 11:12 PM

Hey :)

Just wanted to take a moment to thank you for being my friend..
YOU ROCK!!!!

Love
~LA
Nestor Canister

Nestor Canister



Nov 2 2009 11:25 PM

Thanx a lot 4 the add...!!!
GNOMES WITH COMBS

GNOMES WITH COMBS



Oct 1 2009 3:06 PM

How are you doing on this fine day? =]

Ruby James

Ruby James



Sep 27 2009 5:19 AM

hi, how are you doing? i wanted to stop by and tell you how excited i am....:) we are finally ready to get the new album i just finished in austin with charlie sexton out into the world....i just got back from nashville where we shot the video for the new album...the album is up for pre-sale at rubyjames.com you can click the link from myspace to take you to the purchase page......i hope that you will like the new stuff enough to pick up a copy...:) you can get a little taste by watching the video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmBK1Ax1K68

xo
ruby
resonance array

resonance array



Aug 30 2009 11:30 PM

Really, really like your music! Thanks for the add, and best regards from DownUnder!
roberto

roberto



Aug 30 2009 10:22 AM

thanks for the friendship
XOX from Italy
Wolla

Wolfgang Bosch



Aug 30 2009 4:53 AM

Thanks for the add and " R o c k ' n ' R o l l " forever

Wolla
( . Y . ) IT

T A



Jun 26 2009 9:56 PM

Check out my profile And Let me know Do you like me YES or NO http://www.doulike.us/photos/5720792.html?b=4&w=46
Roots Connection

Roots Connection



Jun 5 2009 11:51 PM

Hi DR. WU'
WE ARE NOW ONLINE WITH OURS CDS.
THIS IS THE SIGNAL THAT THE LIFE GOES ON.
WE WANT TO GO ON...

AND SO IN THE MEMORY OF A FRIEND THAT WE'LL NEVER FORGET HERE WE ARE:

ROOTS CONNECTION "ANIMYSTIC"
OUR SECOND LP .
(PHISICALLY ONLY IN ITALY FROM THE 1TH OF APRIL 2009).
IT'S ENRICO MICHELETTI LAST WILL.



ROOTS CONNECTION - 2003
OUR FIRST ALBUM.
IT'S A MEETING BETWEEN DIFFERENT PEOPLE AND DIFFERENT KIND OF MUSIC.


ENRICO MICHELETTI "SUNSET FEELING" 1995
GREAT SONGS AND GREAT VOICE IN A RECORD OF THE PAST CENTURY.


CHECK OUT OUR SPACE FOR MORE INFO.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
KEEP THE BLUES ALIVE!
GOD BLESS YOU!!!!
Southern Reality

Southern Reality



Mar 9 2009 3:41 PM

Thanks 4 The Add!
Texas Johnny Boy

Texas Johnny Boy



Jan 19 2009 6:29 PM

This Saturday, January 24, 9:30pm, MILTON HOPKINS (9 yrs. with BB King's band and one of the last of the school of "real deal" legends of Texas Rhythm & Blues guitar) & "TEXAS JOHNNY BOY (vocals, harmonica, flute, tenor & alto saxophone) will be in downtown Dallas at a fine club called "PEARL" at 2038 Commerce St, 75201, ph# 214-655-8824. WE'D LOVE TO HAVE YOU AND YER FRIENDS AT THE PARTY!!
Cutler Spur

Cutler Spur



Jan 9 2009 3:27 PM

Keep em rockin! Hope you enjoy the tunes.
Cutler
www.CutlerSpur.com
Peggy

Peggy



Oct 23 2008 12:42 AM

Thank you for including me in your friends circle! Myspace seems to have a few bugs in it lately! lol
Your music is fantastic...love the blues!
Hugs
Peggy
Texas Johnny Boy

Texas Johnny Boy



Sep 16 2008 10:29 PM

Saturday Sept. 20th, 9:30pm. Texas Johnny Boy & Milton Hopkins (9 years with BB King's band and a Texas legend of blues guitar) will be in downtown Dallas at "PEARL", 2038 Commerce Street, DALLAS, Texas 75201. We've got all kinds of blues I know all y'all can use! Hope to see y'all at the party! Thanks for the AD, friend.
Texas Johnny Boy
eclectic bluesician, vocalist, harmonica, flute, saxophone
Fender Precision Bass Players

Fender Precision Bass Players



Jul 5 2008 3:00 PM

Thanks for the add!!


Fender Precision Bass Players
painting mémoriés ღ

painting mémoriés ღ



Jul 4 2008 8:08 PM

:)
Bobby Jack

Bobby Jack



May 5 2008 4:13 AM

Thanks,love the "Blues Tunes"!
The Mitchells Band

The Mitchells Band



Mar 1 2008 1:02 PM

Thanks for all your help on the tunes Bryan.Charlie
O Brother!

O Brother!



Feb 27 2008 10:41 PM

Hey Guys, Great CD... Want to hear more. Thanks for the add.
Mason & Vicki Wallis
O Brother!
Wade’sWorldMusic

Wade’sWorldMusic



Jan 13 2008 1:24 PM

Hey, guys, I LOVE the CD!!! And talk about a "who's who" of Ft. Worth musicians on it!!! WOW! Charlie, you continue to amaze me, buddy, both as a drummer and a singer. Good to See Rusty Boden on there too and glad he's still doing what he does best (Ft.Worth blues).
Thanks for a great efort to everybody involved!
wade johnson
~judy~

~judy~



Jan 3 2008 2:42 PM

Thanks for the birthday wish; hope you guys have a great New Year!!
Judy
KC

Kandi Carson- Houchins



Dec 28 2007 4:14 AM

Hey Uncle Charlie you sound good but you know that already. I will try to come to your next gig. Love ya kandi
Gobble Holler Symphony

Gobble Holler Symphony



Nov 29 2007 7:54 PM

Hey thanks for the ADD Bryan. Really enjoyed your playing at the Trinity park Fest. By the way, you need to delete that comment that Charlie sent you. It's a hack and he didn't really send it. He knows about it though.
The Mitchells Band

The Mitchells Band



Nov 26 2007 5:42 PM

Really like your site guys and terrific sound .Charlie M.
LuckyStrikes

LuckyStrikes



Nov 9 2007 12:18 AM

Thanks for adding me to your friends zone. Good tunes!
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