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Johnnie Bassett
Blues / Jazz / Blues

"Detroit's Gentleman of the Blues"

DETROIT, Michigan
United States

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Last Login:  7/6/2008
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   Johnnie Bassett: General Info
Member Since2/2/2006
Band MembersJohnnie Bassett, Guitar and Vocals. Ketih Kaminski, Saxophones. Duncan McMillan/Chris Codish, Keyboards. Sean Dobbins, Drums.
Sounds LikeT. Bone Walker, B.B. King, Albert King,
Type of LabelNone





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Jul 2 2008 6:30P
The Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe Grosse Pointe, Michigan
Jul 3 2008 6:30P
The Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe Grosse Pointe, Michigan
Jul 5 2008 6:30P
The Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe Grosse Pointe, Michigan

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   About Johnnie Bassett
Born in Marianna, Florida, Johnnie Bassett recalls early encounters with blues artists Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup and Big Bill Broonzy during weekend events at his grandmother's home. The Bassett family relocated to Detroit, Michigan, where Johnnie would begin his career as a member of Joe Weaver & The Blue Notes - working as studio musicians for Fortune Records. After serving two years in the Army, he moved to Seattle, performing with Johnnie "Guitar" Watson, Tina Turner, and providing advice and encouragement to an aspiring young guitarist named Jimmy James, later to be known as Jimi Hendrix. In 1965, Johnnie returned to Detroit to raise a family, working on weekends as a sideman with notable local artists, including Chicago Pete, Clarence Price and Ben Baber. Since its inception in 1992, Johnnie Bassett & The Blues Insurgents have recorded four albums and toured throughout Europe and North America, performing at The Blues Estafette, The Chicago Blues Festival and The San Francisco Jazz and Blues Festival.

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Johnnie Bassett has 1086 friends.
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HAPHAZARD





Jun 23 2008 7:25 PM

HAPHAZARD is playing at the Lakeside Bar and Grill(previously known as Garfields) in Olivet on June 27th and 28th

The party starts at 9:00 pm so bring your friends and join us! You don't want to miss this AWSOME PARTY!!!!! 17711 Garfield rd.
Olivet MI 49076
Die Männerversteher





Jun 19 2008 9:07 AM

great !!!
thank you sir !

bluesgreetz from germany
BigDaddy and The Bulldogs





Jun 16 2008 7:59 PM

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It's all about the music, man! (really) ;-)

Check our schedule to see what tree we'll be barkin up next

woof!
Paul Travis (Power Drummer)





Jun 15 2008 7:18 PM

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Marysue aka Friday's Child





Jun 14 2008 6:33 PM

Kind thanks for the add:O)
Rootscd.com





Jun 12 2008 11:35 AM


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The King Bees





Jun 10 2008 8:23 AM

Hi Johnnie, thx for adding us.
All the best from Vienna, AUSTRIA
THE COSMIC B.





Jun 2 2008 4:56 PM

super sound man!!!!
The Chris Canas Blues Revolution





May 29 2008 4:45 PM

Hey Bluesman...It was great seeing you at the Scarab Club on Saturday. You sounded great. Thanks for all of you support. I will get there on Monday to check out the show. Keep showing them how it's done.
Peace!
LocalMusicLife.com





May 29 2008 10:31 AM

Thanks for the add. Support the Michigan local music scene or promote yourself with a free signup at localmusiclife. com
BeBe and the Bluesmasters





May 27 2008 6:17 PM

BeBe and the Bluesmasters

May, 31 2008 at Eagles Hall in Port Huron
2645 Howard Street, Port Huron, Michigan 48060
Cost : $10.00

Brews and Blues Bash!!! An evening of blues and brews starring BeBe and the BluesMasters. Dinner is at 7:00 P.M and the show starts at 8:00 P.M. There will be homemade chicken, ham and side dishes served, a cash bar, AND all the stormy blues you can handle for only $10.00 in advance or $15.
00 at the door
Bion's Bluesbeat





May 25 2008 5:35 PM

Greetings from Las Vegas, NV where you can always "bet on the blues" and win big. Thank you for being a friend since 2006!

Michèleღ ♥One Love,One Man, One Heart♥ ...





May 24 2008 5:45 AM

Dear Johnnie,
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Pat Savage





May 9 2008 1:01 AM

Cruising by to say a long overdue hello and to wish you a great weekend ahead!

savage
jeff Grand





Apr 27 2008 10:43 PM

thanks so much Johnnie! i could feel Jessie was proud of us.
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Mississippi Blue





Apr 24 2008 11:49 PM

A Single Rose Can Be My Garden...
A Single Friend, My World!
Have A Great And Wonderful Weekend My Friend :-)
Darryl





Apr 24 2008 12:16 PM

Johnny, thanx so much for the warm wishes. Just trying to keep up with you:}
Darryl
TTH





Apr 20 2008 11:24 PM

Hi there Johnnie Bassett first of all we'd like to say thanks for being our myspace pal. We wanted to make sure you knew the reason incase we suddenly vanish off of your friends list. The movement we've started for indie artists has grown significantly and consumes all of our time these days. We seldom sign into our myspace account and this is making several people believe that we are ignoring them. We are not ignoring anyone, we wanted everyone to know that. What we're doing has become so busy we just don't have the time for myspace any longer, so in all honesty we are probably going to just close our myspace account.

Many people wanted to use us in the future so if you were one of those people make sure you bookmark the link below so that in the event that we do close our myspace account you won't lose contact with us. I wish you the best of luck in your music career. Thanks again for being our myspace pal.




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We have also built a pretty big music community which you are welcome to join if you want to meet new artists like yourself!
Miki





Apr 14 2008 12:53 PM

Hi Johnnie!
I'm very glad to be your space friend!
Cheers!
jeff Grand





Apr 14 2008 10:13 AM

in a mean old world, i'm glad we are friends. see you soon.
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TONY CAGGIANO ( Sr. & Jr.)





Apr 10 2008 10:38 PM

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Anthony Payton





Apr 8 2008 6:29 PM

Thanks for the add
R.T.





Apr 5 2008 9:13 AM

Hey Johnnie,

I've been listening to Bassett Hound trying to steal from you again! I hope all is well! Look forward to seeing you soon!
Leisure Class





Apr 3 2008 3:05 PM

Thanks for being our imaginary friend!

www. leisureclass. net
It's better than music.
Katie Louise





Apr 1 2008 11:26 PM


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Apr 1 2008 12:52 AM

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Allen Cobb





Mar 23 2008 12:53 PM

Johnnie B!

No doubt that you "Still Can Boogie"! Enjoyed the listen, appreciate you sharing the tunes! Great tasteful playing! Thanks for the friendship and add! Much peace, blessings, inspiration, and success!
The Arrendators





Mar 23 2008 2:16 AM

Hi Johnnie!
When will we see you in Monsteras, Sweden again?
Check out the three new tracks from our upcoming CD "Soul Revue" and let us know what you think!
Happy Easter!
Viola





Mar 22 2008 7:05 PM

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Stew





Mar 15 2008 1:31 PM

Hey Johnnie whats shake'n?
Just wanted to see whats going on with you this week and give a shout out to the page. When you see Jessie and Billy tell them Hey for me. See you when I get to Detroit. Much love my man got plans for a new Album/CD??
As a Friend and Fan let US/me know. See you soon

Byron
Michèleღ ♥One Love,One Man, One Heart♥ ...





Mar 10 2008 12:09 PM

Dear Johnnie,
It's nice to have you for friend.
Very great music for a very great musician...
Have a sweet week
Warm Greetings
Michèle
Mississippi Blue





Mar 1 2008 10:53 PM

A Friend Is Like A Four Leaf Clover:
Hard To Find And Lucky To Have!
Have A Great And Wonderful Week!
And I Hope You Feel Good!
A Big Hug For Your Friendship!

(¯'??..¯)
'*.¸.*..
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Mississippi Blue
Pat Savage





Feb 22 2008 8:32 AM

Hey there! I have come by to say a long overdue hello to you my friend! I hope this finds you happy, healthy and relatively sane! Have a great weekend!!

savage
Thornetta Davis





Feb 14 2008 7:42 AM

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY JOHNNIE. MAY PEACE AND LOVE BE WITH YOU ALWAYS.
THORNETTA
H.A.R.P.





Feb 12 2008 1:40 AM

Hi Johnnie,

Greetings from Finland!
Thank you for the great music and
adding us to your friends circle.
All the best, all the blues!!
Cheers,

H.A.R.P.
The official LEXXI page





Feb 10 2008 11:49 AM

Thank you for the add....you know I love ya! Hope to catch you soon!

~LA
Pat Savage





Feb 10 2008 9:05 AM

Just stopping by to give a big savage hello from Norway my talented friend. Have a great week ahead brother! Hope this finds you happy, healthy and relatively sane!

savage
Mississippi Blue





Feb 9 2008 11:33 PM

Just Wanted to Say Hi!
Have A Great And Wonderful Weekend
And I Hope You Feel Good!
Thanks 4 Being A Blues Buddy!
Many Hugs!!!
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Colors Dont Hate,People Do!
No Black,No White,Just The Blues!
Paul Miles





Feb 3 2008 10:36 AM

Johnnie ,thanks for the add , hope all is well, you deserve the best, see you soon, one of your fans, peace and blues Paul
The Jukes





Jan 29 2008 11:11 AM

Hi,

Thanks very much for having The Jukes as one of your friends here on myspace.

Best wishes
The Jukes
TONY CAGGIANO ( Sr. & Jr.)





Jan 21 2008 10:45 AM

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Jan 19 2008 11:25 PM

Ånkhvenaris





Jan 18 2008 12:54 PM

hello
Thanks my friend !
Good weekend !!
Best from France to you
Take care
x
Ånkhvenaris
Paul Travis (Power Drummer)





Jan 17 2008 9:43 AM

DOC HOLIDAY (WINTER BLAST)
TONY CAGGIANO ( Sr. & Jr.)





Jan 14 2008 7:05 PM

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David Gerald