Bobby "Blue" Bland

Peter Freiberger · Post by **Peter Freiberger** » 24 Jun 2013 7:50 am

One of Memphis' finest talents, Bobby "Blue" Bland has passed away at 83.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/25/arts/ ... .html?_r=0

Among countless other great blues recordings he had a terrific version of "Today I Started Loving You Again".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QTirniABp4

Jack Hanson · Post by **Jack Hanson** » 27 Jun 2013 11:02 am

Best version ever of "Stormy Monday Blues." RIP, Mr. Bland.

Tony Glassman · Post by **Tony Glassman** » 27 Jun 2013 11:34 am

There are no words to describe his singing. He is probably my all time favorite blues singer. That voice, when coupled w/ the Joe Scott band, was truly something special. It's definitely time to break out my "Duke" reecords BBB anthology

Post by **Dave Mudgett** » 27 Jun 2013 6:35 pm

As usual, I'm afraid to peek over here in Gone Home most of the time. Certainly one of my favorite singers, regardless of style. In a class of his own. RIP, Bobby Blue Bland.

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 30 Jun 2013 4:17 pm

The local jazz station WBGO, Newark, NJ played a tribute to him on Bob Porters show.

I really need to get some of his stuff I only have an old cassette of his that I played the heck out of.

there are so many great artists out there that don't get played enough.

RIP!