Muddy Waters, Kim Wilson, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Little Walter, Sugar Ray Norcia, Rod Piazza, Junior Wells, Mark Hummel, Rick Estrin, Jumpin' Johnny Samsone, Carlos del Junco, Colin James, Larry "the Bird" Mootham, RIP Larry.
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Rod Williams was born into music, with deep musical roots from both sides of his family. Weaned on Bluegrass, Rockabilly and Country music, there were always guitars and fiddles around the kitchen table to the wee hours of the morning and that still continues to this day. As a teen, Rods influences were from bands such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Deep Purple. By the mid 80's Rod discovered his love for Blues. I would go out every Thursday night to Tucson's Roadhouse for the live jams and was influenced and fascinated by the harmonica playing style of Larry the Bird Mootham, so I signed up for harmonica (or harp as it is known in the blues scene) lessons with Larry. Soon after, Rod was asked to join his first blues/rock band called Get Naked and not long after that, The Broadcast Bluesband was formed with the local Bear Blues til Midnight D.J., Mark Hall from the Bear radio station, on bass and a local guitar slinger named Al Tambay (Lil Als Combo)as well as Matt Sobb (Monkeyjunk) on drums. It was around this time that the nickname The Reverend was handed out by another Ottawa guitar virtuoso named Trevor Finlay. Rod and Al also performed for many years as a Blues duo act while at the same time; Rod was involved in another project with The Soulshakers with more R&B influences. Most recently, Rod was approached by Sean Burke and Ken Hitchmough to sing lead and play harp for a Swingabilly/Blues project, and after review of the material, "KING RATTLER" was born. Check out the King Rattler MySpace page for upcoming shows as well. And, you will still find Rod at the local jams that he loves so well, Irene's Thursday night Blues Jam and Sunday afternoons at The Rainbow Bistro.
Hi Rod Damn, 'we can't surf' just beat me out of being your 1000th friend! I just read your bio and I think we might be related. :o) Thanks for reaching out! Cheers, Sue Turpin
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The group would not have made it to their 50th Anniversary without the support of 'friends and fans'.
They were just OFFICIALLY inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and got to be the OPENING segment for the entire show on Fuse TV.
The induction was absolutely something great - but the group is definitely still looking to the future.
They are still celebrating their 50th Anniversary - and are also doing shows in support of their new CD 'You'll Never Know'. As Clarence pointed out in his acceptance speech - they've yet to receive a Grammy! Maybe that could be next :-)
There are also plans for more TV appearances, shows focusing on the groups 'current' sound as well as shows in the UK and Europe.
So thanx again for the support and hope to see you at a show!
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