In a message dated 99-02-26 12:28:58 EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< Guitarist MICKEY BAKER. The 74 year old musician is about to
receive a pioneer award from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation
for his work as a sideman on hundreds of recordings of R&B
and rock & roll records from the 50's and 60's. He recorded
with Ray Charles, Dinah Washington, Screamin' Jay Hawkins,
Ruth Brown, and many more. The Awards banquet takes place in
L.A. February 25th. (The Rhythm and Blues Foundation is
located in Washington D.C.) >>
I attended the awards show last night, and met Mickey Baker, and heard his
brief live performance during the show. He's kept up his chops amazingly well
for someone who has been quite ill for a long time. The award was presented by
Travis Tritt, Marty Stuart and Ray Benson.
Mary Katherine
