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Rolling Stones death of a cheerleader

Rolling Stones saxophonist Bobby Keys, a hard-partying jazz lover born in Texas, befriended Buddy Holly as a teenager and gradually became a go-to saxophonist for rock acts including the Rolling Stones — whom he first stumbled upon in 1964. Bobby Keys, a defining saxophonist of the rock era who offered a jolt both musically and personally to the Rolling Stones, died Tuesday. He was 70. Keys provided the tenor sax that contributed to the blues sound of “Brown Sugar,” one of the Stones#39; grea

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My Favorite Blues Playlist

I recently realized that I have not yet shared with you any of my favorite blues music.  Blues is one of – if not my favorite – types of music.  As I’ve mentioned before, I occasionally deal with insomnia, and so usually play the blues when I can’t get to sleep at night.  Below I have included some of my favorite blues songs and artists; however, I encourage everyone to explore this genre on your own because there are many, many great artists here to be discovered!  Also, B.B. King’s “The Thrill Is Gone” is one of my top five favorite songs of all time. We’ll be back on the road soon! Click here for the playlist.

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