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Are you sad at the loss of Pinetop Perkins?

Asked by marinelife (62485points) March 22nd, 2011

I remember when I heard him play at Tipitina’s in New Orleans in the 80s just like it was yesterday.

He was one of the last great ones. Here he is at 95.

Here is an Austin City Limits show featuring Pinetop.

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lucillelucillelucille's avatar

Yes,it is sad.
That is nice that you got to see him though
Nice links :)

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YoBob's avatar

OMG! This is the first I’ve heard of his passing.

Bummer…!

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Cruiser's avatar

This is a big bummer! Impossible shoes to fill. Dang! Pinetop on Pandora time….

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YoBob's avatar

I knew I should have gone and seen him at Antone’s a couple of months back when he had a jam session to celebrate his birthday…

Life lesson: Take your opportunities when they occur for you might not get a second chance.

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Strauss's avatar

I heard he passed. I’m sad I only saw him once (btw, @YoBob , it was at Antone’s in the 80’s). What a legacy he has left us!

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