Blues & Rhythm magazine no. 355 – Christmas 2020: Big Al Sears; Frankie Lee Sims; Victoria Spivey; Down Home Blues, and more

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BIG AL SEARS: Two great features on the legendary saxman! Dave Penny tells Big Al’s story. Plus From the Mr. R&B Tapes: Dick Lillard interviews Big Al – vintage interview from 1973.

GOOD READIN’ TONIGHT: The second in a new series by Ray Templeton on the books you need on to read on Blues, R&B and Gospel music.

VICTORIA SPIVEY: Giles Oakley’s article from 1976 which tied in with Giles’ legendary TV documentary ‘The Devil’s Music’

FRANKIE LEE SIMS: Michael Corcoran on the great Texas bluesman

DOWNHOME BLUES FROM MIAMI, ATLANTA AND THE SOUTH EAST: Neil Slaven’s review of the new box set from Weinerworld.

PLUS: Blues Records 3rd Edition Updates & Corrections;  Chris Smith’s Words, Words, Words; Mike Stephenson’s Under The Radar; Roy C; Rev John Wilkins; Lou Ragland; Roy Head; Guitar Crusher; A cappella Gospel; Ruth Brown; Barbara Lewis; Billy Boy Arnold; and much more.