[Slowhand] That's too bad he didn't plug-in

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I went head and pony'ed up $30 bucks to see ole Leon Russell, took my DSLR  
and got some ok, photos.  But, kick myself for not taking my digital camera  
with movie (320x240), as some of those songs were just outstanding to hear again 
 and from the real deal.   Even with the lousy acoustics the Gibson  Showcase 
has in Memphis, up on the second floor it's was a real treat to look  down on 
a true master.
 
My history on Leon isn't much but was talking with a fellow who said he  
played on all the Beach Boy's songs of the era and how many a musician was raise  
to a new level by being around her or near him.   Clearly, his input  and his 
circle of friends/fanbase also is comprise of management, too.
 
Everybody is saying Leon is old at 65, couldn't tell it as compared to BB  
King at 83.  So, if Clapton is 62, he's in good company... Course, if  something 
ever happen to Leon, Clapton could easily don a white beard and  hat... And 
be a Leon Russell tribute band/impersonator or better yet,  become Santa Claus 
as I do believe he's got a real fan base in that  genre. 
 
I sure hope somebody taped that show...  I'm surprise that guy doesn't  have 
a Christmas Album, ya know.
 
Lots of ho, ho, ho's in Memphis last night, and gee, I could have almost  
sworn I saw Robert Plant drink a cup of Coffee at Starbux at the Westin on the  
patio.   Nix that idea for the Cream Coffee Shop across from the  Gibson 
Lounge... But, I'm just surprised Fender doesn't jump on that location  and have 
Fender Museum of sorts, sell a few guitars as well.
 
Popped into the Ground Zero Blues Club and they're steadily getting that  
place together, though the stage is definitely too small.   What they  need is 
some high roller musician to come in there and tell Morgan Freeman it  needs to 
be bigger... Atleast as big as the Gibson Showcase Lounge.    Talk about some 
hefty competition in the days to come in bringing top acts into  Memphis.   
Will post some photos/vids on my blog site.
 
As I'm still in Memphis, Christmas shopping.  Gee, and tomorrow I  gotta be 
in St. Louis to see Big George Brock, I'm one travelin man.    Thankfully I'm 
centrally located.
 
 



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