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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| James Cotton | 4/17/2008 | George Armstrong |
| Q: What type (key) and brand does James Cotton use? Does the microphone he uses change the sound of the ... A: A 532/20 is a Hohner 20 Reed Blues Harp with a wood comb. It is easy to bend the notes using this ... | ||
| Can't locate a song | 4/15/2008 | Abdalla Mohamed Ali |
| Q: I was at a barbeque last year and heard a blues song about a one-eyed woman who left her husband for ... A: I searched around but I really couldn't figure this song I know a song about a big legged woman but ... | ||
| James Cotton | 4/15/2008 | George Armstrong |
| Q: What type (key) and brand does James Cotton use? Does the microphone he uses change the sound of the ... A: YIPPEEEEE! A real technical question!!!! James Cotton mostly uses the Hohner 532/20, key of C. He' ... | ||
| The Jazzy side of Blues | 4/6/2008 | Abdalla Mohamed Ali |
| Q: I am a big fan of jazz blues. The jazzy side of blues, or the bluesy side of jazz. I enjoy artists: ... A: I wrote you a long nice answer yesterday but for some reason it didn't go, here I'm again. I like ... | ||
| History and information about the blues | 3/23/2008 | George Armstrong |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell some history about blues in general. And some information about ... A: I picked some names for you, however, there are many more people that I suggest are Blues Pioneers. ... | ||
| History and information about the blues | 3/19/2008 | George Armstrong |
| Q: I was wondering if you could tell some history about blues in general. And some information about ... A: Blues started in the rural south U.S.A. as "Call Outs" for work crews. Workers would sing out or ... | ||
| Jazz and Blues | 3/18/2008 | Abdalla Mohamed Ali |
| Q: I'm doing a project on the roaring twenties and my group's subject is Jazz. I know alot about music ... A: Blues is not Jazz! Jazz came from the Blues .. it was first the Blues then Ragtime and from the ... | ||
| I need the name of artist or song | 2/21/2008 | George Armstrong |
| Q: All I know about this song is that it sounds like blues, but not typical delta or Chicago blues. the ... A: I don't know this song, and I couldn't find it on the Blues Archives. If you have any additional ... | ||
| Luther Allison | 2/12/2008 | George Armstrong |
| Q: Looking for album name of 1970's Luther Allison song Baby you make me mad. A: I don't know that song! I checked the entire discography at Luther's main web site: ... | ||
| R&B questions | 2/9/2008 | Abdalla Mohamed Ali |
| Q: 1.IS THERE A GENERAL CULTURE CONNECTED TO R&B? 2.DO YOU HAVE TO BE OF THIS CULTURE TO APPRECIATE THE ... A: Sorry for the late reply Mr. Yousef , I just got the notice today for some reason I have not ... | ||
| blues | 2/5/2008 | George Armstrong |
| Q: im doing a research thing and i would like to no about blues history and why it is so important A: Blues started in the rural south U.S.A. as "Call Outs" for work crews. Workers would sing out or ... | ||
| classical pianist | 1/30/2008 | George Armstrong |
| Q: I am a classical pianist inspired to play jazz and found myself no getting anywhere. I have very ... A: First, I suggest listening to jazz. I have WDCB as the main button on my car radio (here in the ... | ||
| blues | 1/23/2008 | Abdalla Mohamed Ali |
| Q: What does the term "Monkey woman" or "Monkey Man" refer to? Just heard this on a track from a CD ... A: Salaams to you Monkey Man in blues is Afro-American slang for a West Indian (a man who is easy to ... | ||
| blues guitar style | 1/22/2008 | George Armstrong |
| Q: My favorite is Sam Andrew on One Good Man (Joplin, Kozmic Blues). Sam Andrew doesn't play much like ... A: I thought you were asking about Sam Andrew's slide intro. However, aside from Robben Ford, you might ... | ||
| blues guitar style | 1/19/2008 | George Armstrong |
| Q: My favorite is Sam Andrew on One Good Man (Joplin, Kozmic Blues). Sam Andrew doesn't play much like ... A: You've got outstanding taste. I was lucky to see Sam Andrew a couple of times here in Chicago at the ... | ||
| Finding the name of a blues song | 12/16/2007 | George Armstrong |
| Q: I just recently downloaded a blues song, but there was no tag, or artist name attached. I only know ... A: I couldn't find it. It may be a new song. I'm including a URL to a Blues Archive, you can try them ... | ||
| Difference between jazz and blues | 11/29/2007 | Abdalla Mohamed Ali |
| Q: I'm working on aprject on the difference between jazz and blues in terms of style, harmonic ... A: First off , I'm sorry for my late reply I was really sick and have not checked my email in a while. ... | ||
| blues question | 11/20/2007 | George Armstrong |
| Q: a few days ago i stumbled on a radio station play lots of old blues bb king ect. some recent as ... A: "Monkey On My Back" is an old Blues song. I suggest trying Michael Blind-Dog Gatewood's version of ... | ||
| edgar winter | 11/12/2007 | Abdalla Mohamed Ali |
| Q: The other day i heard about 30 seconds of a song that sounded like edger winter,maybe johny,anyway ... A: I guess you are talking about Rick Derringer's Rock and Roll, Hoochie Koo, He is also a ... | ||
| R&B | 11/10/2007 | Abdalla Mohamed Ali |
| Q: how did R&B music get started? who created it? A: It came out of jump blues in the late '40s. R&B kept the tempo and the drive of jump blues, but its ... | ||
| "The Standards" | 11/8/2007 | Abdalla Mohamed Ali |
| Q: My daughter is in a vocal jazz group in school and is preparing for her first solo competition. She ... A: Hey dave, This is beautiful , I'll gie you my recommendations hopefully she will love'em. Blues In ... | ||
| Bobby Blue Bland | 11/8/2007 | Abdalla Mohamed Ali |
| Q: I absolutely love Bobby Blue Bland. Is there another soulful blues vocalist that you can recommend? ... A: Oh Bland is one of my favs as well.. Lion if the blues :) I take it u want ..soulful , vocal mellow ... | ||
| blus music | 10/18/2007 | George Armstrong |
| Q: who was the first Persian to play the blues music? name some famous blues musicians? which ... A: If you consider that there may have been oral renditions of Rumi's or Hafez's poetry since the 13th ... | ||
| Blues Guitar | 10/17/2007 | George Armstrong |
| Q: I too play guitar and really enjoy blues playing. Is there a web site you would recommend that has ... A: Please try www.e-chords.com, the basic service is free. It has Blues and as an example, I found ... | ||
| Coke Commercial | 10/17/2007 | George Armstrong |
| Q: Theres this coke commercial playing on the radio here where this guy tells a story about bringing a ... A: I'm glad the Deadman Turner sounded close. At least we know it is likely a Dobro or steel guitar. ... | ||
| Coke Commercial | 10/12/2007 | George Armstrong |
| Q: Theres this coke commercial playing on the radio here where this guy tells a story about bringing a ... A: The steel "dobro" guitar can have a sound a bit like a banjo. So, I think the song is "Imitation ... | ||
| Coke Commercial | 10/11/2007 | George Armstrong |
| Q: Theres this coke commercial playing on the radio here where this guy tells a story about bringing a ... A: I thought I answered this follow up! Did you receive my response that I thought this might be ... | ||
| Coke Commercial | 10/9/2007 | George Armstrong |
| Q: Theres this coke commercial playing on the radio here where this guy tells a story about bringing a ... A: Please tell me if the guitar has an acoustic "steel" guitar sound? Or, is the guitar an electric ... | ||
| Attracting attention with your music | 10/2/2007 | George Armstrong |
| Q: Here's something that may or may not be in you're realm. Any references, links, etc. are most ... A: That's quite a set of questions you've asked. I can suggest Gigmasters. However, you'd need an ... | ||
| Tab sheets for Jazz & Blues standards | 9/24/2007 | George Armstrong |
| Q: Can you recomend any free websites where I can find reliable, mistake-free guitar & Bass tablatures ... A: Please try www.e-chords.com, the basic service is free. It has Blues and Jazz. As an example, I ... | ||
| Tab sheets for Jazz & Blues standards | 9/24/2007 | Abdalla Mohamed Ali |
| Q: Can you recomend any free websites where I can find reliable, mistake-free guitar & Bass tablatures ... A: I've seen many good material on youtube , if I were you ill search youtube real well and sure will ... | ||
| WOULD LIKE TO KNOW SONG TITLE AND ARTIST | 9/9/2007 | George Armstrong |
| Q: THE SONG GOES HUNTING AN'T NO MO FUN NOW THAT THE RABBIT'S GOT THE GUN A MAN SINGS THIS SONG I ... A: The song title is "Rabbit's Got The Gun", and you can get a copy of it by several artists. I suggest ... | ||
| Blues Drums | 7/14/2007 | Abdalla Mohamed Ali |
| Q: I am a drummer who plays mainly rock drums. I'd like to begin learning blues beats and was wondering ... A: One of my fav blues drumers is Big Mama Thornton! I suggest you lend her an ear.. Ill give ya random ... | ||
| Blues Song | 5/9/2007 | Abdalla Mohamed Ali |
| Q: I would like to know the name of the song which has the lyrics " man you know i have enjoyed things ... A: You are talking about one of the big blues classics my friend , the song is "Goin' Down Slow" by ... | ||
| muddy waters song | 3/7/2007 | Abdalla Mohamed Ali |
| Q: what is the name of the Muddy Waters song that consist of these lyrics "i have had my fun if i dont ... A: Fanny , I've never heard muddy singing that but I heard these verses on I Don't Need No Doctor by ... | ||
| t bone steak & an ashtray | 1/7/2007 | Abdalla Mohamed Ali |
| Q: I once heard an old song where a man had returned home, and thought his wife or girlfriend was ... A: Too many dirty dishes, in the sink for just us too , you got me wondering baby , WHO IS MAKING DIRTY ... | ||
| blues | 12/16/2006 | Abdalla Mohamed Ali |
| Q: could you send me a list of artist that were or are juke joint type blues icons? their was a place ... A: Well I believe almost all the Blues fathers were Juke Joints regular stoppers , as they were ... | ||
| Blues Genre | 12/5/2006 | Abdalla Mohamed Ali |
| Q: Will you give the different types of blues? A: 1st am really sorry for my late reply its just I was traveling & I didnt check my emails in a while. ... | ||
| hoochie coochie man | 10/16/2006 | Abdalla Mohamed Ali |
| Q: hello could you please tell me what is the meaning of " hoochie coochie man"? thank you A: according to Harry's Blues - the word hooch is slang for alcoholic liquor especially when inferior ... | ||
| guitar and harmonica combo | 9/7/2006 | Abdalla Mohamed Ali |
| Q: looking for the names of a guitar player and a harmonica player. They are both well known in the ... A: Well, The most famous harmonica + acoustic G duets' I know are "Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee, Cephas ... | ||
George Armstrong
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Expertise
I can answer almost any question regarding Blues. My main interest areas are Chicago, Delta, and Texas Blues. I can explain playing techniques, song writing, and other technical aspects. I can also explain the styles and techniques of many of the artists.
Experience
I have been studying the Blues since the 1960's. I followed many of the Chicago artists from local clubs to concerts. I started playing in blues/rock bands during the early 1970's, and have continued through the years. I also sing.
Education/Credentials
I have a BS degree in Computer Science.
I have 36 years of experience playing lead guitar.
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