Robert Lockwood, Jr. – Sweet Home Chicago
March 21, 2010 by
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91 Year Old Blues Legend and NEA Recipient Robert Lockwood, Jr. plays live on stage at the Palace Theatre in Grapevine, Texas About The Blue Shoe Project: Students Should Experience the Blues – The Blue Shoe Project was founded to keep the blues alive by exposing students to the few blues legends still alive and able to pass on their legacy in person by teaching students about the profound impact of the blues on our music history. The Legends of the Blues and those influenced by it are aging or passing and with it their rich history and culture. These legendary figures made a profound impact on American Music and our society and students at all levels should know it, be proud of it and experience it. One of the ways we accomplish this objective is to bring Artists into the classroom for students to experience living history. Whether an industry legend, or a practicing Artist of the Blues, our Education Programs provide students a true appreciation for and a valuable understanding of the history, style, and impact of the Blues, even an opportunity to “play the Blues”. The Blue Shoe Project tailors the delivery of blues education to elementary through college students. Programs feature professional, and in some cases “legendary” musicians who are passionate about sharing their extraordinary talent and telling their inspiring stories to students of all ages. Blues is America’s Gift to the World – As a country, there is one thing we have undeniably given the world that no …
He puts a lot weight behind his words.
Well he knows what they mean by now ; )
I was referring to wildwakachica saying the grateful dead=the greatest american band of all time
@andychrist916
Not certain what is debatable. Beautiful? Yep. He was that. He had a heart as big as Texas. Authentic? anyone who can play those chord progresions, have at it and good luck! Straight from the earth and the heart? No question. Cool? Very. You can’t get any cooler. He had a front that chased people away but once you got passed that, we would give you the shirt off his back.
From personal accounts.
Blue Shoe jeff.
thats debateable.
Beautiful… straight from the earth and the heart, and as authentic as it gets. Seems like he was a very cool person too. RIP Robert thanks for your legacy.
I was lucky enough to see him play before he passed on, couldnt believe here was a fellow who learned from robert johnson recorded with sonny boy and was still on the road at 90 years old a musicians musician
Excellent.
I BOW HUMBLY AT HIS FEET. This (the blues) is truly Americana & started it all: jazz, country, rock, bluegrass, Motown, gospel (well hymns were a big part of the origins). All of us that love music owe him and the other originals so much. I want to get in the WayBack machine & see him & the others playing at their own starts: in front of a store,on front porches, alleys behind churches. A field, the side of a road. Love, heart, life, joy, death & struggle all poured into that music..RAW.
Greatful Dead =greatest American band of all time.
A little out of tune, but still soooo nice! Love it…
God bless the man, after that many years still has a lusting drive for the blues.
To mikespikeforlife – This was the first song Johnson taught Lockwood. It took him three weeks to learn it. Within a short period of time he was going out with Johnson and people couldn’t tell who was who he had immulated Johnson so well. Johnson was dating his mother at the time. The person who comes on stage to adjust the mic, that’s me. This story came from Robert himself.
The best. A living legend. It looks like he took a 12 string but only uses 6 strings. I assume it gives him more space between the strings, which makes it easier to finger pick. Hard to find such a wide neck on a regular 6 string axe, other than classical types.
to think this guy was taught by ROBERT JOHNSON. I am so jealous… imagine what a nostalgia it must be being this man at 91 and playing this song. he was probably there when it was written
it would be kinda cool if they brought a young blues artist that could play you know from a bar band or something but knew his stuff and had him talk to the students…….. For instance have you ever heard that guy from saturday night live boy can he play that would be good for the students to hear the blues from someone from their age group that they could relate too, dont you think?
91 years old… woah
“good evenin’ ladies and gentelemen. would y’all do me a favor and give everyone that up here tonight a big applause. “
Please: Can somebody tell me what he´s sayin in the beginning after: WOULD YOU ALL DO ME A LIL FAVOR“ thx alot
and he in turn taught Luther Tucker.
johnny shines met and played with Robert Johnson also
guess i’ll stop sayin im too old LOL
sucks that he’s gone. he was slick
Cant change The Blues
wow! This is great!
There’s a positive spin. I’ll accept it and be much relieved.