Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 08:12:49 -0600 From: pkrampe~meritech.net Subject: Daily Almanac - December 12
Delta Style Blues man John Weston was born on this day in 1927. Weston plays harmonica on a neckbrace and has been performing since the 1970's after harmonica player Willie Cobbs urged him to take up music as a profession. For more information on the life and recordings of John Weston, please visit: www.eharmonica.net/john_weston.htm
English guitar, mandolin and harmonica player Ray Jackson was born on this day in 1948. Jackson has played with Chris DeBurgh, Lindisfarne, Peter Hamill and others.
Zydeco pioneer Clifton Chenier died on this day in1987. Chenier's main squeeze was the accordion, but he could also play the harmonica from time to time.
That's all I have for today. Have fun and practice.
Peter Krampert, author The Encyclopedia of the Harmonica