A graduate of the University of Memphis, she writes about people, places, and things that have made a mark on the Bluff City. King, and Bobby "Blue" Bland a.o., who helped to develop the style known as Memphis Blues. Found inside Page 322 Johnny Ace to other well - known figures of the period such as B. B. King , Robert Calvin ( Bobby Blue ) Bland , and Willie Mae Big Mama " Thornton . FILE - In this Jan. 15, 1992, file photo, Bobby Blue Bland, left, receives his award for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame from B.B. Celebrity Biographies. Found inside Page 81 when Little Esther had to move over and make room for Big Mama " Thornton.63 While Willie Mae Thornton made and Bobby Blue Bland were reviewed in November ; the Dixie Hummingbirds , the Christland Singers , the Golden Video of the tribute is available here. Found inside Page 712At this time, however, the fourth edition of Blues and Gospel Records (1890-1943) not only extended the time frame blues (R&B) stars included Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown, Floyd Dixon, and Johnny Otis and his protgs (Willie Mae 'Big Though for "Blue," Memphis was always home, and his impact has been permanently engraved into the fabric of Memphis. A source has reported that Ann Davis is in the hospital after having some surgery there in Chicago, IL at the time of writing this article. Found inside Page 13H Bobby Bland Takes Bride: Bobby "Blue" Bland, popular MCA recording star is happy after recently exchanging wedding vows with his bride, the former Willie Mae Martin. The couple were united in holy matrimony at Union Valley Baptist Found inside Page 64His explosive vocal style is married to the energy playing of a small group of determined musicians who explore rock Best cuts: Johnny Ace's "Anymore," Bobby Bland's "St. James Infirmary," Willie Mae Thornton's "Bad Luck & Worries. He was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 1981 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992, and received a Grammy lifetime achievement award in 1997. He is survived by his wife, Willie Martin Bland, and his son Rodd, who is also a musician. Bobby Bland (Robert Calvin Brooks), blues and soul singer, born 27 January 1930; died 23 June 2013 Found inside Page 164Robey produced dozens of blues and gospel artists, including Bobby Blue Bland, Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Memphis Slim, Willie Mae Big Mama Thornton, the Dixie Hummingbirds, and the Mighty Clouds of Joy. He was 83.His death was confirmed by his son, Rodd, who played drums in his band. Find Mae Bland online. Found inside Page 257Gallaher, another big Bobby Bland fan, who had in fact dedicated his 2000 album Wouldn't Lay My Guitar Down to Bobby, If the show is in a particularly pleasant destination, his wife, Willie Mae, joins him and Rodd for sort of a Found inside Page 56BARRETTA SCOTT Label owner James Bennett and Willie Mae " Bama Lewis at Bip Johnnie Taylor , Latimore , and Bobby Blue Bland no longer had secure Found inside Page 120The company's staples were gospel (the Five Blind Boys of Mississippi) and gospel-oriented blues (Bobby Blue Bland and Junior Parker, with arrangements by Joe Scott and Bill Harvey, respectively). In 1953 Willie Mae (Big Mama) Found inside Page 101 BIG MAMA THORNTON Willie Mae Thornton left on a West Coast tour with added Willie Mae Thornton to his blues package show that included Bobby Bland The Congressmans remarks are available below. They would make sure that they would always go where the other one was when we were together. Found inside Page 10356Bobby ( Blue ) Bland , a when the rest of the world is at 8 and Your greater honor and glory . Memphis and American music Let's work dress the House for 1 minute and to re wife , Willie Mae , his son , Rodd , his toward solutions . He is survived by his wife, Willie Mae, and by He is survived by his wife, Willie Martin Bland, and his son Rodd, who is also a musician. Bobby Bland (Robert Calvin Brooks), blues and soul singer, born 27 January 1930; died 23 June 2013 this track with its great horns should become a much requested Bland classic. Found insideAfter a 1948 show in Houston the now22yearold Willie Mae Thornton left the Hot Harlem Revue because of financial irregularities and who touredwithBobby BlueBland and Junior Parkerin the1950s and 1960s as guitarist and bandleader. Do NOT follow this link or you will be banned from the site. Found inside Page 193In those early years of rhythm and blues in postwar Houston, the music was largely associated with With talent like Willie Mae Thornton, Johnny Ace, and Bobby Blue Bland signed to his label, Don Robey made Houston a center for the Willie Curvin Halsell, Sr. April 28, 1934 - April 09, 2021 1934, born to the late Walter Halsell, Sr., and Elizabeth Halsell in Halsell, Alabama. Famous Hookups 2006-2021Joint Venture 1. It ends with Bland crying out, "Willie, oh help me baby, I need you," a call from Bobby to his wife Willie Mae. Bobby Blue Bland's wife tells TV One's "Unsung" about the time she pulled a shotgun on a drug dealer who was trying to sell the legendary artist some coke. Shara Clark is senior editor of Memphis magazine and managing editor of The Memphis Flyer. Blue was out there winning that as often as he could. In this Jan. 15, 1992, file photo, Bobby "Blue" Bland, left, receives his award for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame from B.B. See full bio . Found inside 45 rpm Remarks 9-10-53 Willie Mae Thornton Walking Blues Fat Man Smith No Better O.U. ( Blues ) Bobby Blue Bland Lovin ' Blues Johnny Ace Angel Earl Found inside Page 184BLUES. Hall Of Fame Members previously selected: 1. Bobby Blue Bland 2. John Lee Hooker 3. Albert King 4. (Ma) Rainey Tampa Red Jimmy Reed Memphis Slim Otis Spann Sonny Terry Willie Mae (Big Momma) Thornton Eddie (Cleanhead) Vinson His songs have been covered by greats like Bobby "Blue" Bland, Willie Clayton & many more. Check out our New "Top 10 Greatest Celebrity Studs". Bobby's son Rodd Bland recalled this in the March 2017 issue of Memphis magazine: Rufus Thomas used to host amateur night down there at the old Daisy, as its called, and the grand prize was five bucks, he says. She loved her friends and family," said another longtime friend, Willie Mae Bland, wife of singer Bobby 'Blue' Bland. Found inside Page 276Its impressive talent pool included Bobby Bland, Willie Mae "Big Mamma" Thornton, and a gaggle of gospel stars, including the 5 Blind Boys of Mississippi and the Dixie Hummingbirds. Also from Houston: blues great Lightning Hopkins. Add a child for this couple. He was 83. Add an Affair, Check out our New "Top 10 Worst Celebrity Cheaters", Go To Bobby 'Blue' Bland's ProfileGo To Willie Mae Bland's Profile, "We're barely having sex because I'm scared that she's going to have a babyI'm not even kidding. King during induction ceremonies in New York. Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, Images and more on IDCrawl - the leading free people search engine. Found inside Page 134Johnny Ace : Blues Balladeer John Marshall Alexander , Jr. , was born and raised in Bobby " Blue " Bland , Little Junior Parker , Willie Mae " Big Mama In 1992 Bobby Bland was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 1997 he received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The comment was made with a loving glance at his wife of 20 years, Willie Mae, but it summed up his philosophy of life that keeps him on the road for 25 or 30 weeks a year- Found inside Page 221 Johnny Ace, Memphis Slim, Dave Bartholomew, Bobby Blue Bland, Little Junior Parker, Hank Ballard & the Midnighters, Christine kittrel, Milt Jackson, T-Bone Walker, Willie Mae Big Momma Thornton, Rosco Gordon, Larry Welborn, Bobby (Blue) Bland, the debonair balladeer whose sophisticated, emotionally fraught performances helped modernize the blues, died on Sunday at his home in Germantown, Tenn., a suburb of Memphis. Found inside Page ixRhythm and blues: Clarence Gatemouth Brown, Willie Mae Big Mama Thornton, immy McCracklin. Rhythm and blues: Johnny Ace, Bobby Bland, Rosco Gordon, Earl Forrest, Junior Parker. BLACK BEAT. Formed ca. 1956. Found inside Page 37Peacock Records was founded in 1949, then three years later Robey acquired Memphis label Duke, with its roster of Johnny Ace, Bobby Blue Bland, Junior Parker, Roscoe Gordon, and more. Robey closed the club in 1953, not long after a Bobby got his start on Beale Street. Found inside Page 104 Robey had launched several stars of urban blues and early R&Binfl uential performers such as Clarence Gatemouth Brown (19242005) and Willie Mae That move triggered a succession of hit recordings by Bobby Blue Bland (b. an influential group that included future blues masters Bobby Blue Bland and Riley B.B. King. Bobby 'Blue' Bland's relationship with Willie Mae Bland ended when Bobby 'Blue' Bland died on June 23, 2013. Possessing a rich, classic soul voice ala Johnnie Taylor he is responsible for some great modern soul. Do NOT follow this link or you will be banned from the site. The effort to erect a life-sized statue of "Blue" was led by former Blues Foundation president and CEO Jay Sieleman with the help of Paul Benjamin and Roger Naber. Ms. Willie worked as a maid in a private home to support her boys, Murphy, Otis, and her youngest Sam. Found inside Page 22Little Boy Blue (Bobby Bland) Okie Dokie Stomp (Clarence Flood (Larry Davis) Hound Dog (Willie Mae Thornton) Pledging My love (Johnny Ace) You Got Money (Clarence 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. VARIOUS ARTISTS: These Kind Of Blues Volume One 1. A procession of speakers came to the churchs pulpit to tell the story of his life and legacy.Spearheaded by the Rev. After moving to Malaco Records in 1984, Bland found himself playing more dates off the chitlin circuit. Let's jump to the sixth track, the evergreen "What A Wonderful World," a song synonymous with Louis Armstrong. Tribute. Bobby 'Blue' Bland is without debate one of the greatest Blues singers of all time. His death was confirmed by his son, Rodd, who played drums in his band. Bobby "Blue" Bland was an American singer known for developing a sound mixing blues and R & B with gospel songs. O ne of the most prominent business men in this picture was Murphy Steptoe, Sr. Murphy was born to Ms. Willie Steptoe February 22, 1906. Copyright 2021 Memphis Magazine. Bobby Bland was born on January 27, 1930 in Rosemark, Tennessee, USA as Robert Calvin Brooks. Found inside Page 261 inheriting Bobby Blue Bland 1953 Willie Mae Big Mama " Thornton scores a number one hit with Hound Dog , which would bring Elvis Presley Found inside Page 960As a DJ at WDIA, Thomas helped to jump-start the careers of legendary icons such as B. B. King, Bobby ''Blue'' Bland, Ike Turner, Junior Parker, Blues singer Willie Mae Thornton was born December 11, 1926, in Montgomery, Alabama. Found inside Page 41Bodden, Ira Swithin 41 wife Marty and began traveling with Willie Mae, his wife of over twenty years. Although triple bypass surgery, in 1995, slowed him down a bit, Bobby Blue Bland has continued to perform up to a hundred shows Between 1957 and 1970, Bland recorded thirty-six songs that reached the Billboard R&B charts, thus becoming Robey's most consistently successful artist. Yes, he is married to Willie Mae. Other - Other. He had a #1 R&B hit in 1957 ("Farther Up The Road") and went on to place 55 singles on Billboard's Hot R&B Songs chart. Bland's son Rodd said his father died Sunday, June 23, 2013, at his Memphis home surrounded by relatives. Found inside Page 299 Bobby Blue Bland, Larry Davis, Chuck Edwards, Rosco Gordon, Gladys Hill, Mildred Jones, Joe Medwick, Junior Parker, and Willie Mae Big Mama Thornton. His arrangements typified the Duke sound as exemplified in Bobby Bland's All rights reserved. Bobby "Blue" Bland Honored with Statue Downtown, Bobby's son Rodd Bland recalled this in the March 2017 issue of. A newly installed statue pays tribute to the late legendary bluesman. When Bland and Hucknall met the press in Memphis, the blues singer admitted to having no idea who Hucknall was. Bland passed away over the weekend at the age of 83. Found inside Page 149JIM DANDY GOT MARRIED (BMI)-L. Baker Game of Love (BMI) Atlantic 1136 12. and SeAt ti LITTLE JUNIOR PARKER Next Time You See Me" Duke #164 WILLIE MAE "Hound Dog" THORNTON ARTHUR PRYSOCK BUDDY ACE ROSCOE GORDON ti BOBBY BLUE BLAND I "Most of those people come here because of what Bobby, Milton, B.B., Elvis, and others did to put Memphis on the map. Found inside Page 712At this time, however, the fourth edition of Blues and Gospel Records (18901943) not only extended the time frame blues (R&B) stars included Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown, Floyd Dixon, and Johnny Otis and his protgs (Willie Mae 'Big King, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992. Bland celebrated by dignitaries, fellow musicians at funeral service. Bobby Bland (Robert Calvin Brooks), blues and soul singer, born 27 January 1930; died 23 June 2013 I think he held a record for most consecutive wins before Rufus had to shut him down.. Found inside Page 75 where he'd discovered B. B. King , Bobby Blue Bland , Johnny Ace and recorded by a big , gruff blues - singing woman , Willie Mae Thornton Found inside Page 252Peacock boasted one of the strongest rosters in the field, with gospel stars like the Dixie Hummingbirds and the Mighty clouds of Joy, while Duke relied largely on the drawing - power of its two big names, Bobby Blue Bland and Junior Found inside Page 61Bobby Womack 29. Stevie Wonder Most Worthy of Wider Recognition Please choose one 1. Blue Magic 2. Graham Central Station 3. Linda Hopkins 4. Willie Mae (Big Momma) Thornton 27. His California Album (Bobby Blue Bland) 4. Willie Mae Bland was previously married to Bobby Bland. BOBBY "BLUE" BLAND: Malaco DVD 9036: Live On Beale Street DVD $19.98: 17 "tracks," about 1 hour, recommended Bland always had a growl on reserve that came out when he rolled up his sleeves and got down to business on a song. This is a testament to what Bobby meant to this community.". In 1992 Bobby Bland was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and in 1997 he received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. And B musician Bobby "Blue" Bland poses for a portrait with adoring female fans or groupies in circa 1964. Mrs. Mitchell had several friends who were teachers and she would often visit their classrooms. He was 83. Together they rallied generous donors who contributed the nearly $50,000 needed to create and install the art created by sculptor Andrea Lugar at the corner of South Main and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue. Willie Mae Bland is doing well and still handling the affairs of Bobby Blue Bland. 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