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Remembering Andy Rooney 4 Years After His Passing
I had the distinct pleasure of getting to know Andy Rooney personally after writing him a letter in 2008, after reading one of his books. He graciously signed the book and mailed it back to me. After writing him a second time when completing another one of his books, he wrote back to me on […]
ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of CD, IN CONCERT 2014, by the Fletcher High School Jazz Band of Jacksonville Beach
SEPTEMBER 19, 2015 IS THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of the live CD, IN CONCERT 2014, by the Fletcher High School Jazz Band of Jacksonville Beach, FL, under the direction of former band director, Jonathan Maerkl, aka Uncle Jonny’s Blues Machine, with Roger “Hurricane” Wilson. It is a wonderful project which gives a group of fine […]
Sneak Preview of Chapter on B.B. King From The Upcoming Book, HURRICANE
My first recollection of hearing B.B. King was probably around 1969 while at boarding school in the tenth grade at Woodward Academy. The big FM station, WPLO, Underground Radio as it was known back then, would play B’s commercially released version of THE THRILL IS GONE. Although the strings in the arrangement appeared out […]
Brief Sneak Preview From The Upcoming Book, HURRICANE, by Roger Wilson
There were situations that found me right in the middle of covering many notable events such as Presidential speeches, campaign appearances, sporting events, and breaking news stories over time while working with the other various Atlanta radio outlets. The experience of covering President Ronald Reagan speaking at Jimmy Carter’s Presidential Library dedication was a memorable […]
Sneak Preview of The Chapter About Longtime Muddy Waters Band Member, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith
Chapter 32: Willie “Big Eyes” Smith I first met Willie “Big Eyes” Smith at the Hot Licks Blues Festival in Granville, OH in 2007. He was performing the duty of bandleader for longtime Howlin’ Wolf band member and legendary Blues guitarist, Hubert Sumlin. Hubert and I had known each other through mutual friends, so […]
Check Out The New Weekly Radio Show With Roger “Hurricane” Wilson
I’ll be doing a new weekly one hour radio show each Monday night at 10PM ET/ 9PM CT on10,000 Watt 88.5 KALA FM in Davenport, IA serving Quad Cities and broadcasting worldwide. It will feature my music, much of it recorded live, as well as many of my favorite artists. Visit the new Radio Show […]
This Takes The Cake
This story is only a sneak preview of 1 chapter in my upcoming Ebook and hard copy called YEARS OF GIGS: THE GOOD & THE BAD. Of all of the many gigs I’ve ever played over the years, one really stands out. Most clubs and club owners, except for a special few who I consider […]
Roger “Hurricane” Wilson Releases New Single, EVE OF DESTRUCTION 2015
Click Here To Listen To A Sneak Preview On Youtube Bluestorm Records Presents EVE OF DESTRUCTION 2015 Performed by Roger “Hurricane” Wilson Written by P.F. Sloan COMMEMORATING THE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ORIGINAL 1965 RELEASE OF THE SINGLE, EVE OF DESTRUCTION BY BARRY MCGUIRE ORDER AUTOGRAPHED CD SINGLE HERE Click Here To Purchase & Download […]
All Music By Roger “Hurricane” Wilson Available On Amazon.com
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