Our Monthly Club Meeting will be Sunday, May 2nd at the Homewood Public Library. 2:00 PM
*****Next club meeting will be June 13th, 2010, the second Sunday******

Thanks to Larry Parker and Charlie Giambrone for being our special guests last month. The stories were non-stop and they gave us an insight into what touring, recording, or playing the gigs were all about. And it was good to know that after all these years that guys who spent so much time together can still be friends and laugh about the good and not-so-good times. Thanks, guys. Special thanks to Larry for providing to those in attendance the mint condition unreleased 45’s with each side containing the 2 different versions of “Panama City Blues”.

SPECIAL GUEST AT THIS MONTH’S MEETING
AT THIS MONTH’S MEETING WE ARE FORTUNATE TO HAVE ANOTHER SPECIAL GUEST WHO HAS MANY STORIES TO TELL ABOUT HIS DAYS OF BEING IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. COME MEET AND HEAR FROM DALE ASTON A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE LOCAL GROUP – “THE TORQUAYS”. FORMED IN 1963, THE TORQUAYS PLAYED THE COLLEGE FRAT CIRCUIT IN THE SOUTHEAST AS WELL AS ARMORIES, PARTIES, AND SOCK HOPS. THEY RECORDED TWO RECORDS - ONE OF THEM AT THE LEGENDARY MUSCLE SHOALS STUDIO AND THE OTHER IN MEMPHIS. THE TORQUAYS BACKED MANY NATIONAL ARTISTS SUCH AS BILLY JOE ROYAL, CHUCK BERRY, BOBBY GOLDSBORO, TRAVIS WAMMACK, AND FREDDIE CANNON. TO HEAR MORE OF THE HISTORY OF THE TORQUAYS BE SURE TO BE THERE SUNDAY.

“Pineapple Moon”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3IyC2lCm_o&feature=PlayList&p=FA6434359B...

2010 BRC Hall of Fame Inductees

1. Jerry Grammer: Recorded on many records as a session player. Recorded on Decca, RCA, Chant, and Allstate. Backed Jerry Lee Lewis, Charlie Rich, Johnny Tillotson, Four Mints, The Clovers, Ray Sawyer (Dr. Hook), Jimmy Elledge, Joe South, Jerry Woodard, and played for the Queen Of England. Was a regular on Country Boy Eddie’s morning show. Was a member of groups such as Dixie Travelers, Collegiates, Dan Penn & Nomads, J. C. & The Cavemen, Gene Crews & The Cruisers, Gabriel, and Jerry Grammer Trio. Was in the house band at Pappy’s Club and The Allstate Club. A member of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame as an achiever and The European Rockabilly Hall of Fame.

With Hoyt Johnson –“Eenie Meenie Minie Mo”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWVgk8M8XNg

With Jerry Woodard – “Sweet Sweet Woman”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rr_mrKGF7GE&feature=PlayList&p=B6B4DA5103...

With Jerry Woodard – “Something I Ain’t Never Had”:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hA2e73NlC8&feature=related

2. Dinky Harris: Recorded on many of the local labels such as Reed, Kim, El Dorado, and Fad with his group The Spades. Songs included “She Left Me Crying”, “Linda”, “Think It Over Baby” and “I Need You”. Along with Jerry Woodard and Bobby Mizzell, he played gigs all across Alabama. Did many sock hops for Duke Rumore and WYDE with Sammy Salvo and Len Wade.

“She Left Me Crying”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-hipmNQbK4

“I Need You”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBxk0TmgHVA&feature=related

3. Bobby Mizzell: Recorded on Kim (also owned the label), Reed, 20th Fox, Phillips, Dial, and Century Ltd and numerous others as pianist. Songs included “Same Thing”, “Heart And Soul”, “Birmingham Bounce”, and the great piano instrumental “Knockout”. Recorded with Ricky Nelson, Hadda Brooks, Johnny Preston (on Running Bear), Rod Bernard, Dickie Lee, Jack Clements, Moon Mulligan, Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter, Benny Barnes, George Jones, Bob Sandy, Glenn Welles, Jivin' Gene, Joe Barry, and the list goes on and on. Was a regular on Country Boy Eddie’s morning show. One of the most sought after pianist session man.

“Knockout”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yt4LlNqn9Rs&feature=PlayList&p=1373A34552...

“My Lonely Room”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r72gcp7Re4A

4. Lawrence Shaul: Recorded on Reed. Songs included “Tutti Frutti” and “Hey Little Mama”. A member of the bands The K-Otics and Classics IV. Piano Player. Did the nightclub circuit. Marvin Taylor, a member of the K-Otics recalls the first time he saw Lawrence perform this way, “We first heard him play in Birmingham in Hugh Rogers and The Madmen at a club. He totally knocked us out singing Ray Charles like Ray Charles”

5. Jerry Woodard: Recorded on Fad, Reed, Heart, Argo, Dial, Colvin, Century Ltd, Allstate, and Chant. Songs included “Long Tall Texan” (original artist) “You Just Wait”, “Downbeat”, “Speedway Rock”, “Who's Gonna Rock My Baby” and “Pappy’s Club”. A member of the Pappy’s Club house band and was a regular on the Country Boy Eddie’s morning show.

“Who’s Gonna Rock My Baby”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buTkBZBISNI

“Long Tall Texan”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsZuYkMn_aE&feature=related

“Speedway Rock”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awm40A0xKYU&feature=related

Congratulations to the HOF class of 2010 and many thanks to them for the fun, excitement, and memories they brought us in and around the southeast and nationally as they provided music lovers, dancers, and teenagers many days and nights of good, fun music. Once again we see the tremendous amount of talent that came out of Birmingham and the state of Alabama since the beginning of recorded music and it continues even today. All of this year’s inductees are scheduled to be with us on Sunday, August 22 for the induction ceremony. Jerry Woodard, who passed away in 1980, will have members of his family present. Plan on being a part of this exciting event.

GENRES OF MUSIC
WE STARTED LISTING THE DIFFERENT GENRES OF MUSIC WE HEAR OF IN TODAY’S WORLD OF MUSIC. EIGHT TYPES WERE LISTED THE FIRST MONTH TO GET US STARTED. I’LL ADD 2 EACH MONTH WITH A DEFINITION. SEND ME ONE THAT IS NOT ON THE LIST AND MAYBE NOT IN OUR VOCABULARY. BE SURE TO INCLUDE A DEFINITION. THIS MONTH’S ADDITIONS ARE BELOW - TEENERS & NORTHERN SOUL.
1. Doo Wop
2. Rockabilly
3. Blues
4. Jazz
5. Country
6. Pop
7. Soul
8. R&B
9. Bluegrass
10. Girl Group
11. British Invasion
12. Boogie Woogie
13. Beach Music
14. Garage Rock
15. TEENERS: Music that is about teenage life. The experiences a teenager faces - first love, first love lost, school, cars, dating, dances, proms, parents, fun, and heartaches. Titles such as “Blue Teardrops”, “Dream Girl”, “Drive-In Movie”, “Boy Of My Dreams”, “Summer Surfin”, “I’m Ready To Go Steady”, and how about “Elvis Presley’s Left Toe”.

“I’m Ready To Go Steady”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ5Xqp3cN4s

“Can’t See Why”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9bcOrXPixw

“Baby This Is Love”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcSvGHEdsD0&feature=PlayList&p=B3CFB89EA2...

“Prince Charming”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z_dAhnYgX4&feature=PlayList&p=A11CCFA23D...

“So Blue”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPXv-DNdMpU

“Summer Surfin”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzCADqaSmhE

16. NORTHERN SOUL: Originating in Britain in the late 1960’s this music is all about dance music. The mod scene in Britain began listening heavily to black American soul music. Most of the songs chosen are those of lesser known artists and from smaller record labels. The dancing features flips, dips, and spins. These moves came from black American performers that toured Britain during the 60’s. The term northern soul was first used in 1970. It was used to differentiate the funkier sounds from the smoother sounds that the dancers wanted. British collectors and club DJ’s quite often come to the states to find the 45’s they need to play for their patrons.

“Tainted Love”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktiguw5e8AY

“Landslide”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsKBPNiaoXE

“Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwvpeYiQwss

“Out On The Floor”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl9F1EnkcUE&feature=PlayList&p=EE85D59FF3...

“You Didn’t Say A Word”: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGykz3cIMNE

UPCOMING RECORD SHOWS

Birmingham: ARCA Record & CD Show. Friday, April 30, 4PM-9PM Saturday, May 1, 9AM-5PM. Bessemer Civic Center. Exit 108 off I-59. On Highway 11. $3 205-655-3108.

Huntsville: Show logic Productions. Sunday, May 2. Holiday Inn West. 9035 Madison Blvd. I-565 Wall-Triana (Madison) exit. Free admission. 10AM-5PM. 478-737-0668.

UPCOMING MEETINGS
JUNE: Wallace Sears will be our guest. He is producing a documentary film which tells the history of the Muscle Shoals recording industry. We are all very aware of Muscle Shoals’ impact on the recording industry and here’s a chance to hear it all from a man who has researched it. What an opportunity to hear the real story and how it all began and what is going on even now.

THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING GOING ON AT THE MEETINGS SO BE SURE TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND DROP BY FOR FOOD, FUN, MUSIC AND FELLOWSHIP.

SEE YA,

CHARLIE