The biography, written by detlef schmidt, a german bassist, college instructor and author of fender precision basses 19511954, details the life and influence of ferguson, who died in. He was raised in the sixth ward, houston, and graduated from san jacinto high school in 1964. Blues musicians are musical artists who are primarily recognized as writing, performing, and recording blues music. Mary lou sullivan is an award winning journalist, author, public relations professional and former radio show host. After performing for several years in the austin, texas blues scene, the band won a recording contract with takomachrysalis records and later signed with epic records. Ferguson, keith the handbook of texas online texas state. Its easy to get started we will give you example code. Ask any blues bass player to name their most influential blues bass player, and almost all will mention willy dixon for upright bass and keith ferguson from the.
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Aug 18, 2019 keith ferguson, bass player on that thunderbirds tune had a book written about him and undeniably the best blues bass player to come out of texas. Included are several pages of music tabs and notation showing keiths bass playing style. Dec 05, 2014 keith ferguson texas blues bass by detlef schmidt centerstream publications, 320pp. Keiths role in the late 1970s blues revival cant be forgotten, with his style of playing and dressing. Ferguson received several awards for his musicianship. With more than 200 rare and new photographs, a selected discography of blues recordings, and oral histories from almost everyone involved with creating the texas sound, meeting the blues is an unforgettable chronicle of one of americas richest and most exciting music scenes. This is a video from the evening event for the book release party of keith ferguson. Daily qmmunity qmmunity events weekly column qmmunity archives.