The Rise of Michael Bloomfield

6/11/2018

Today features the return of Ed Ward to discuss his book Michael Bloomfield: The Rise and Fall of an American Guitar Hero which is coming out in paperback this summer.

This week, Ed and I talk about the rise of Michael Bloomfield, his legend, his unique role as a Jewish bluesman who learned at the feet of Muddy Waters and other African-American players in Chicago, his role in helping Bob Dylan birth folk-rock and his pioneering innovations with the Paul Butterfield Blues band.

Don't miss part 2: The Fall of Michael Bloomfield

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kal fagan

7/26/2018 01:15:09 am

Hi My band Robby and The troubadours Circa 61-63 started white rock and roll us and Joey Dee and The starlighters we both played the Peppermint Lounge on 45th street we held residency at the Rumpus Room on Walton in Chicago 61-63 most of my guys were part of the Electric Flag. The likes of Bloomfield Steve Miller Ral Donner Johnny Winter came later they were fans and customers of Robby And The Troubadours that vied to just sit in as guests to our band Their fame came years later. I'm Currently a record producer with multi grammy award winner Glen Kolotkin producer and engineer produced Santana, Miles Davis Streisand Journey Stones Joan Jett. Ed Ward please contact me 954 990 6794. Writing a book I gave Bloomfield's best friend Barry Goldberg his first gig along with fast Eddie Hoh (drums) both part of Electric Flag as well as Peter Strazza (sax) I have a great story to tell
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Kal Fagan

7/26/2018 01:45:47 am

https://youtu.be/ttble9HkTm8

Ed Ward This is my DVD of Robby and The Troubadours That started it all before Bloomfield, Kooper Johnny Winter Steve Miller and Ral Donner all from Chicago 3 of my guys were with Bloomfield for the Electric Flag i.e. Peter Strazza Fast Eddie Hoh and Barry Goldberg Ed Im writing a book do you wanna publish it.
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7/26/2018 08:43:12 am

https://youtu.be/ttble9HkTm8

Link to my video of robby and the troubadours that started it all Bloomfeld ral donner johnny winter steve miller were just kids that wanted to just sit in with the troubadours bloomfield's best friend Barry Goldberg was originally in my band 3 o my guys were in the electric flag Peter strazza Eddie hoh and barry goldberg Im now a record producer working with multi grammy award winner glen kolotkin i.e. santana miles davis joan jet journey stones you name it produced by glen. call me 954 990 6794 kal fagan mgr.

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