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Member Since5/12/2007
Band Websitehttp://www.cathead.biz/BigGeorge.html
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Check out this great new video footage from Youtube showing footage of Big George at Cluny, Newcastle. This filming is for a documentary being made about the Blues by Echo Productions. Check out their Myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/echofilmsuk

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THIS PAGE IS RUN BY A FAN OF BIG GEORGE BROCK AND HAS NO DIRECT CONNECTION WITH BIG GEORGE, HIS RECORD COMPANY, AGENT, OR ANY OTHER REPRESENTATIVE.

NO LIABILITY WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR INCORRECT INFORMATION RELATIING TO CONCERT DATES, ETC

I HOPE THIS INTRODUCES YOU TO THE MUSIC OF BIG GEORGE BROCK AND THAT YOU GO OUT AND BUY HIS CD'S

Today, there are more blues festivals than at any other time in the history of the world. Not surprisingly, there are plenty of excellent blues players available to perform at them. But how many bluesmen are left? You know, the real deal. The genuine article. Big-voiced blues veterans who came up the hard way in a time before rock music — when picking cotton was the only work and dinner meant black-eyed peas. Well, the days when blues was pop music and bluesmen were heroes have sadly passed, but there are still a few of those real-deal men (and women) out there. Big George Brock is just such a man. Sharecropper, boxer, club owner and, through it all, an honest-to-Muddy bluesman. From the cotton fields to the bright lights, big city, Brock has done it all. He's faced personal and professional ups and downs but never given up. Even today, with all the aches and pains of old age, the blues still lift him up.

Born in Grenada, Mississippi on May 16, 1932, Big George spent his teenage years near Clarksdale, Mississippi, before settling in St. Louis, Missouri, in the 1950s. While living in the Clarkdale area, he did back-breaking fieldwork, boxed on weekends, and played the blues. He remembers hanging out at house parties in the Delta where folks like Memphis Minnie would show up. Even today, he still has relatives in the Clarksdale area, including his blues-playing nephew James "Super Chikan" Johnson and brother-in-law Big Jack Johnson.

In St. Louis, Big George owned a series of blues clubs in the 1950s, 60s and 70s, including Club Caravan (formerly the Early Bird Lounge) – where his wife at the time was killed by stray bullets from a drunk's pistol – and New Club Caravan. Later, Big George & the Houserockers was the house band at Climmie's Western Inn for 12 years. During his career, Big George has played shows with blues legends like Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Jimmy Reed and many others. Garrick Feldman of the Arkansas Leader has said Big George is "about as good a harmonica player as any of the blues greats, and he knew and played with most of them." At various times, he's had fellow Mississippians Willie Foster, Big Bad Smitty, Terry "Big T" Williams, Jimbo Mathus and Bill Abel back him at shows, but most often, you'll find him with one of the best "unknown guitar players" in the biz: Mr. Riley Coatie.

Besides his 6-string skills, this native of the Arkansas Delta is also known for his amazing family blues band. Coatie taught his children Tekora, Latasha and Riley Jr. to play in the old classic style that Big George Brock loves. May 12, 2006 — exactly one year and five days after he recorded his Club Caravan album — Big George Brock returned to a Mississippi studio to lay down tracks for a much anticipated follow-up CD. In those 370 days, a lot happened in Brock's world. In August 2005, he took part in Mississippi Public Broadcasting's Native Sons concert film project (since re-named Mississippi Bluesmen). In October, Steven Seagal tapped Brock to blow harp on the actor-musician's all-star blues album, Mojo Priest. In November, the Blues Foundation announced Brock's "Comeback of the Year" Blues Music Award nomination — a designation soon followed by several "year end" top CD lists and even a Living Blues Award nomination. By January 2006, Brock's own story in words and music had been captured on film by director Damien Blaylock and, on May 8, 2006, was released nationally on the DVD Hard Times.

Check out the slide show below showing pics from the gig at The Cluny in Newcastle on 21st June 2007. All photos in this slideshow were sent to me by Billy, check out his Myspace page at www.myspace.com/billlyhutchinsonblues


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kim s

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Feb 16 2010 7:32 PM

Thanks a lot Big George
its great to meet you and your music.
Greetings from Denmark.
Kim S
Johan

Johan



Jan 10 2010 1:49 AM

Hi !! I hope you are well and rockin'. I been to YouTube for many months, but now I'm back at this great place. Reelin' and Rockin'... I got the Blues :) Johan
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THE REDS



Dec 1 2009 5:55 PM

Hello Big George Brock:

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RiYeN RoOtS☮

RiYeN RoOtS☮



Oct 26 2009 4:32 PM

PEACE & MANY BLESSINS' ON YOUR PATH !!
THANKS FOR KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE!!
MAY THERE BE FEW STONES IN YOUR PASSWAY MY FRIEND!!
HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THE ROAD..TILL THEN..
KEEP MAKING IT DO WHAT IT DO... ~ RR







"DEVIL OFFERED A GOLD DOBRO~I SAID NO,I BE A HOBO!!" ~ RiYeN RoOtS
PATJE BLUES

PATJE BLUES



Oct 1 2009 11:06 AM

JUST SAY HELLO !!!!
 

RocknRick

RocknRick



Aug 19 2009 5:06 AM

thurs.Aug. 20th /2009 07:00 PM - thurs.Aug.20th The Job Site Bar and Grill 1318 E.park st. Olathe Ks.-Bike Night

fri.  Aug.21st/2009 08:00 PM - Kobi’s 113 Oak Street Bonner Springs Ks.
R.C Static from Pittsburg Pennsylvania8pm-1030pm RocknRick and The RoadMasters 10.30-12.00
 
Hope to see you so you can check out The One of a Kind Magnesium Guitar!!!
RocknRick

RocknRick



Aug 15 2009 5:09 PM

RocknRick Patterson playing the "Rat Rod" [magnesium guitar]for the public radio station KKFI Around The Block Party!!!
   
RocknRick

RocknRick



Aug 5 2009 3:14 PM

Hope to see you soon!!!This weekend RocknRick and The RoadMasters will be playing sat. Aug 8th Magoons St Joe Mo and sun Aug 9th Knuckleheads K.C Mo. Lester Wizzard Memorial Jam and Cd release party with Miss Clever& the Kold Krew 6:30 pm $5 CoverSpecial guests include RocknRick,Tommy Taylor,MaMa Ray,Kansas City Kelsey and Kool Aide. and Open Jam plus Car Show!!!! 
turtle

turtle



Jul 1 2009 11:47 PM

had a blast sunday with ya big george
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Jun 11 2009 9:18 PM





RiYeN RoOtS☮

RiYeN RoOtS☮



May 11 2009 7:11 PM

WhAt'S GoOD FaMiLY?
I'm JuSt KeEpIn' BuSy..WoRkInG HaRd aT ThEsE BLuEs...
BaCk To ThE StUdIo In JuNe To ReCoRd TuNeS FoR My NeW CD..!!
GeTtInG ReAdY To HiT ThE RoAd ThIs SuMmER.
HoPe To SeE YoU At A ShOW DoWN ThE RoAD.
TiLL ThEn..

If YoU ArE GoInG To TrY..
Go aLL ThE WaY..
Do It...ALL ThE WaY..
DoN'T LeT AnYoNe StEaL YoUr ShIne..
2009 BeLoNgS To YoU..
MaKe It Do WhAt It Do!!



MaY ThErE Be FeW StOnEs In YoUr PaSsWaY,

~ RR ☮
DOGFATHER

DOGFATHER



May 4 2009 1:43 AM

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Roots Connection

Roots Connection



Apr 7 2009 10:13 PM

Hi Big George Brock
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.



THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
KEEP THE BLUES ALIVE!
GOD BLESS YOU!!!!
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THE REDS



Mar 16 2009 12:36 AM

Early Nothing .... a state of mind
The Gramophone

The Gramophone



Feb 25 2009 4:49 AM

Lady Di (blues by name)

Lady Di (blues by name)



Jan 21 2009 12:22 PM

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Jan 20 2009 8:10 AM


Big George Brock
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Cherry Black Band

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Jan 14 2009 4:06 PM

Hey G.,
I hope this new year brings with it as many blessings for you & yours as many as you can receive. All the best!
In love & light,
Xxx's
Cherry girl
Billy Hutchinson

Billy Hutchinson



Jan 2 2009 10:51 PM

All the best friend for 2009.
turtle

turtle



Jan 1 2009 2:55 PM


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Cherry Black Band



Dec 28 2008 10:10 PM

Hey now,
Just droppin' by to say "Hey"...
Wishing you & yours the Brightest Blessimgs. always.
Xxx's
Cherry girl
The Gramophone

The Gramophone



Dec 26 2008 7:52 PM

Johan

Johan



Dec 26 2008 4:17 AM

I wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2009!

~ Johan
Roots Connection

Roots Connection



Dec 20 2008 7:37 PM

WE ARE VERY SAD...
WE DON'T HAVE WORDS TO SAY ANYMORE...
OUR SINGER AND DOBRO PLAYER ENRICO MICHELETTI
IS DEAD.
GOODBYE ENRICO
KEEP THE BLUES ALIVE WHEREVER YOU ARE!!!!

ENRICO MICHELETTI Bluesman   (1951-2008)
ENRICO MICHELETTI
Bluesman
(1951-2008)
PATJE BLUES

PATJE BLUES



Nov 21 2008 6:22 PM

Hey, real great bluesman.
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