DATE: Fri, 10 Dec 1993 14:37:07 CDT From: ti~p-eug.com (Tim Moody) Subject: Re: U.S. Postage Stamps - Howlin' Wolf
Well I think Howlin' Wolf's harp playing alway shines because he was so elegant and simple. Like I said, I don't think he was one of the most technical players, but neither was Jimmy Reed. Actually now that I think about it some of my better licks are from Sonny Boy II and they are very simple. I guess what it really boils down to is personal taste. To me, elegance and style say as much as technical ability. My favorite Howlin' Wolf CD is titled "Alive and Cookin' at Alices Revisited". ( I think. I will confirm that name ). Some real great blues and some good harp playing. Again this is personal taste. Finally I too, am glad they are FINALLY honoring the blues with a postage stamp, but on the other hand does it show the more recent commercialization of the blues? I hope not. We don't need to see the blues ripped off again!
