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Long John Baldry: Remembering Leadbelly

Read "Remembering Leadbelly" reviewed by Charlie B. Dahan

by Charlie B. Dahan
February 11, 2003

One of the nicest trends in blues is the exploration of modern artists into songbooks of legendary performers who came before them. One such homage that stands out is the exploration of Leadbelly’s repertoire by Long John Baldry. Baldry comes from the '60s British invasion of artists with a greater appreciation and influence of blues and roots music than many of America’s recording artists of the day. On Remembering Leadbelly he hits the ground running with the ...

Obituary

British Blues Legend "Long John" Baldry Dies At Age 64

Source: All About Jazz
July 22, 2005

Vancouver, BC – British R&B singer “Long John" Baldry, born John William Baldry, 64, passed away at the Vancouver General Hospital, in Vancouver, British Columbia last night (July 21) at 10:30 PM PST after fighting a chest infection for the past four months. He left behind two siblings Margaret and Roger, as well as long-time friend and partner Felix ("Oz") Rexach. Having begun his career playing folk and jazz in the late 50s, Baldry was one of the founding fathers ...
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