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Check Out The Video, Rollin’ Down The Road
New video just uploaded. Rollin’ Down The Road
Missing my Dad, Brooks Wilson, January 9, 1929 – October 19, 1995.
18 years ago today, October 19, 1995, my Dad, Brooks Wilson, crossed over way too soon. He was the smartest person I ever knew, and was way ahead of his time. He predicted many of the issues facing our world today many years ago and actually documented many of his thoughts. Unfortunately, those writings never […]
Performing With The Woodward Academy Jazz Band on February 3, 2013
Check out the video from Feb, 2013 when I performed with the Woodward Academy Jazz band in College Park, GA. A real thrill for me to come back to my former high school to work with these kids. This is one of the goals I have as part of my Blues In The Schools program. […]
CD’s from Hurricane Wilson 2013 shows are now available. Maybe you were there.
To order, send $10.00 for each CD desired via Paypal to roger@hurricanewilson.com. Shipping Included in U.S. ROGER “HURRICANE” WILSON 2013 CUSTOM CD’S 1) Live at BBQ1 – Marietta, GA * 2) Live at The Blue Ridge Brewery – Blue Ridge, GA * 3) Live at Tattoos & Blues – Santa Rosa, CA ** 4) Live […]
Order The Christmas CD by Roger “Hurricane” Wilson In Time For The Holidays
Christmas is almost here! Order the Christmas CD, by Roger “Hurricane” Wilson Simply & Acoustically, Merry Christmas! Order The CD & Downloads Here To order an autographed copy, send $15.00 via Paypal to: roger@hurricanewilson.com (Free Shipping in U.S.) Click Here To Order The Christmas CD From the Hurricane Wilson-Bluestorm Records Ebay Store Click Here […]
Remembering Willie”Big Eyes” Smith
September, 2013 marks 2 years since the passing of legendary Bluesman and 2011 Grammy winner, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith. Read the story, listen to a track, and order the CD, Live Blues Protected By Smith Wilson right from this page. Listen to Born In Arkansas: http://snd.sc/1aUxKUl Willie “Big Eyes” Smith & Roger “Hurricane” Wilson 2012 […]
Boston Blues Society Reviews Live Blues Protected By Smith & Wilson Featuring The Late Willie “Big Eyes” Smith & Roger “Hurricane” Wilson
Willie “Big Eyes” Smith And Roger “Hurricane” Wilson Live Blues Blue Storm Records By Lady K September 2013 So, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith and Roger “Hurricane” Wilson are both well-known names in the blues world. Willie “Big Eyes” Smith earned fame as the drummer in Muddy Waters’ band for 18 years, and later added singing […]
Dusk Til Dawn Blues Festival 2013
30 Bands on 3 Stages It’s hot here in Oklahoma during the day, but it gets good when the sun goes down here on the late D.C. Minner’s family land each day over Labor Day Weekend. I’ve been involved with this festival since 2003, and it is a great experience each year. The best way […]
Taking It To The Schools
I’ll be performing again with the FBHS Band Fri, Sept 13 at Sounds on Center in conjunction with the Amelia Island Blues Festival. To purchase the CD recorded at last years Amelia island Blues Festival, please click here. http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/rogerhurricanewilsonwith
Remembering Roy Buchanan
Roger originally wrote this article for a music publication called “Music Atlanta” in the late 80’s and early 90’s. This article appeared in the August, 1990 issue. This month of August marks the second anniversary of the death of guitarist Roy Buchanan. Roy was known as “the guitarist’s guitarist”. Although he wasn’t a commercial entity, […]