Matt “Guitar” Murphy, Legendary Sideman and “Blues Brother,” Dies at 88

[sansradio]

Had no idea he was quite that old. Rest in power:

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny-n...616-story.html

[marv2]

I remember him. Great memories. Rest in peace Mr. Murphy and thanks!

[robb_k]

Had no idea he was quite that old. Rest in power:

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/ny-n...616-story.html

Yes, he was around at least during the beginning of the '50s, playin in Bobby Bland's band, even before he signed with Duke Records [[when he recorded for Modern Records).

[marv2]

Yes, he was around at least during the beginning of the '50s, playin in Bobby Bland's band, even before he signed with Duke Records [[when he recorded for Modern Records).

I had no idea he played with Bobby Bland's band. Bobby was with Duke Records for a long time. Thanks Robb.

[robb_k]

I had no idea he played with Bobby Bland's band. Bobby was with Duke Records for a long time. Thanks Robb.

He also played with Memphis Slim, and did sessions with several of the other great Blues singers.

[sansradio]

He also played with Memphis Slim, and did sessions with several of the other great Blues singers.

He certainly earned his stripes honestly, working with all those giants. I really appreciate your knowledge and insight, robb_k; you’re one of SDF’s gurus!