2006 Great Lakes Folk Festival
2006 Great Lakes Folk Festival (Photo credit: CedarBendDrive)

Blues great Johnnie Bassett died on August 4, 2012 at the age of 76.  He was a much in demand electric blues guitarist and a singer-songwriter.  In addition to his session work, he toured with such notables as Tina Turner and Little Willie John.  In session, he played with the Miracles and others.  Here is one of his own compositions played live with the band, Hideaway.

Party My Blues Away

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5 responses to “Remembering Johnnie Bassett”

  1. El Guapo Avatar

    Not sure why, but there seems to be a long tradition among the old blues greats of not playing while they sing.
    This guy’s a consummate professional!

    1. John Phillips Avatar

      I have never noticed that. I am going to be looking for that in future.

      1. El Guapo Avatar

        I first saw it with BB King. He rarely touches a string while he’s singing.

  2. A Gripping Life Avatar
    1. John Phillips Avatar

      Love these guys. So smooth. So cool. So very very good.

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