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July 3, 1975 - Rochester, NY - "I remember us
opening for Muddy Waters in Rochester, NY. After our set, he went
on and I watched him play from the side wing of the backstage area.
He was great, singing and playing from his heart for the entire set.
After his set was over, he went back out for an encore. While watching
him from side stage, he motioned me to come out on stage and jam with
him. I was very nervous and humbled by his gesture, so much so that
I almost couldn't bring myself to accept, but fearing the embarrassment
of saying no more, I overcame my apprehension and went out and joined
him. After the song was over, I shook his hand and thanked him. I
remember he was a gentleman, gracious and complimentary. He said,
"You got the sound...keep at it, keep on playin' the blues".
"I felt so lucky to have jammed with him; a real blues pioneer.
Delta blues, Chicago blues, he started it all. That experience and
his kind words of encouragement have stayed with me ever since". |
