John Koerner, bluesman who inspired a young Bob Dylan, dies at 85
His work drew praise from the Doors and the Beatles, if not the general public.
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His work drew praise from the Doors and the Beatles, if not the general public.
Musician who became a folk scene celebrity with his driving guitar style and love of the blues
Spider John Koerner, an influential Minneapolis guitarist and singer with admirers around the country, has died.
Parr started his annual, month-long residency at St. Paul’s Turf Club on Jan 1. He's scheduled to play each Sunday night.
(5 out of 5 stars) "I saw these guys perform when I was in grad school in Madison Wisconsin in the early 60's and at a coffee house in Milwaukee. They were great then and today their stuff holds up. Authentic, unembellished sexuality and wit; great twelve string from Ray." An unlikely combination of players in an unlikely setting. Jeff Radt (5 out of 5 stars) "Blues masters at a tender age, before most white people, and some black, had a clue as to the raw power and beauty of the blues. These three cats blew it all away! It is truly a wonder that their intense style and mellow personal...