April 23, 2012

This week's blog is about Al Kooper, a musician who has worn many hats.  Without him we would not have the French horn on the Rolling Stones Let It Bleed album.  We also probably would not have the bands Blood, Sweat and Tears and Lynrd Skynrd since he basically created them.  I heard some BST the other day and it made me realize what Al Kooper has done.

The photos posted are from Milwaukee's club Humpin Hannas that were taken on December 29, 1972.  Al and his band that night were amazing, and check out that nice leather outfit and the white jacket he wore!  In those days it seemed every band lugged around the Hammond B 3 organ.  That heavy organ had the best sound and you knew what it was as soon as they started playing it.

He is still playing and I would love to see him again.  Think he still has those boots or shoes?  I want a pair for going out!

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Thanks,

Rich Zimmermann