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Led Zeppelin, appearing last night on David Letterman’s television program, paid tribute to fellow Kennedy Center honoree Buddy Guy — with Jimmy Page enthusing about Guy’s “out of this world” guitar style. You May Also Like: The Best Moment on Jimmy Page’s Solo Debut Didn’t Involve Robert Plant
This may not have been a huge hit – it’s difficult to believe it originated as a B-side – but “Rain” holds a very important position in the Beatles catalog.
A couple of guys about a half generation apart but both a full generation or two after the ones who created the sweetly swinging jazz they thrive on, Scott Hamilton and Harry Allen carry the torch for the original great tenor sax masters You May Also Like: Tyler Mitchell featuringRead More
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