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Donald "Duck" Dunn Passes Away

Sun, 20 May 2012 10:46:02 -0500

It is with great sadness that we report the death of original Blues Brothers Band bass player and legendary STAX recording artist Donald "Duck" Dunn.

Duck passed away in his sleep on the morning of May 13, 2012 after playing at the Blue Note in Tokyo with Steve Cropper.

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Alan "Mr Fabulous" Rubin - 1943-2011

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 22:26:29 -0500

It is with great sadness that we report the death of Blues Brothers Band trumpet player Alan Rubin, known to all of us as "Mr Fabulous".

Alan passed away today at aged 68.

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Steve Cropper to Release New Album

Mon, 17 May 2010 11:10:47 -0500

Blues Brothers guitarist Steve Cropper's new album is set to drop on June 15th on Amazon.com, from the STAX Records label.

"Midnight Flyer" is the second collaborative work between Cropper and Felix Cavaliere, the followup to their "Nudge It Up A Notch" release from a few years ago.

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Blue Lou Marini Releases New Album

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 22:41:16 -0500

Lou 'Blue Lou' Marini, along with composer Misha Segal, have just released a brand new album!

Titled "The Blue Lou and Misha Project: Highly Classified", this album is made up of 10 original tracks and 1 cover.

You can buy the new album from the official website:
http://www.bluelouandmisha.com
(In both CD format and digital download)

Featuring saxes by Lou himself, and a star-studded lineup of New York musicians (several from the Blues Brothers Band!), this album is sure to be a hit with fans of both jazz music and Blue Lou.

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Tom 'Bones' Malone to play with Italian Tribute Band

Wed, 06 May 2009 10:32:44 -0500

Tom 'Bones' Malone, original member of the Blues Brothers Band, the Saturday Night Live Band, and current member of the CBS Orchestra on the Late Show with David Letterman, will be performing in Italy in May with a Blues Brothers Tribute Band.

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Well, at least they're going for accuracy

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:23:27 -0500

In the last story about the Blues Brothers Band's Japan Tour I attached a promotional photograph, which came directly from the Billboard Live website.

Notice anything? (Original is at the top, Billboard Live version is at the bottom).

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Blues Brothers Band Return to Japan

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:17:29 -0500

The Blues Brothers Band will be performing in Japan from July 13-21 in Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka at Billboard Live.

The dates are:
Jul 13/14/15/16 in Tokyo
Jul 18 in Osaka
Jul 20/21 in Fukuoka

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Paul Shaffer receives Order of Canada

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:32:33 -0600

Paul Shaffer, musical director and comic on the Late Show with David Letterman for the past 25 years, was honoured with the order of Canada Friday December 12, 2008 investiture ceremony at Rideau Hall.

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Rob Paparozzi Retires from Blues Brothers Band

Sat, 24 May 2008 14:17:36 -0500

After 7 years as front-man for the Blues Brothers Band, our very good friend Rob 'The Honeydripper' Paparozzi has announced his retirement.

He is currently performing with Blood, Sweat and Tears.

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