RIP Omar Shariff

Posted on: Saturday, Jan 14, 2012

East Texans and blues lovers everywhere are mourning the loss of a Boogie-Woogie icon. Omar Sharriff died in January in his home in Marshall, Texas. He was called the last living link to that style of blues music. Today, many are celebrating his life and contributions to keep Boogie-Woogie alive.

http://www.ktbs.com/news/30172283/detail.html

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Ian_Z A great gig - full of Dr Feelgood numbers. And Mr Radcliffe is a nice guy
Ken Track 3 - Double Bubble may be the best shuffle I have heard this year.
Grahame Check out the promo video for the album: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcQhzVMuLDQ
Grahame The Martin Harley Band also appear in Manchester at The Band On The Wall the following
Grahame Thanks Graham . . . Look out for a review of Billy Walton and band's brand
Graham Cracking review! They haven't invented the words yet to describe how good this band are!
amanda1959 we are gonna try and come on the 1st of may
Grahame I would agree totally with Ken . . . catch Lyndon and his great band

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