My all-time fave bluesman!! Tampa Red!! I was in the hotel ballroom where many of his sides were recorded. I got a private tour of the now private venue during Aurora, IL annual Blues Fest!!
Tampa's first long-time partner was piano player Georgia Tom. Tom was better known as Thomas A. Dorsey, father of modern gospel music!
One of my fave Tampa Red sides. Probably about "Mrs. Tampa." reminds me of a woman I've known for decades. lol!! I recall this being an early 50's side. Thirty years before Sade Adu.
Tampa's first long-time partner was piano player Georgia Tom. Tom was better known as Thomas A. Dorsey, father of modern gospel music!
One of my fave Tampa Red sides. Probably about "Mrs. Tampa." reminds me of a woman I've known for decades. lol!! I recall this being an early 50's side. Thirty years before Sade Adu.