Members Jerry_L Posted January 5, 2009 Members Share Posted January 5, 2009 Though not an American, Rebop Kwaku Baah was an African rocker with Traffic. Doesn't really count for this thread, but I like his playing enough to mention him anyway. Anthony "Rebop" Kwaku Baah[1], 13 February 1944[2] in Konongo, Ghana[3]; died 12 January 1983[4] in Stockholm, Sweden was a Ghanaian-Swedish percussionist.BiographyHe played in the English band Traffic from 1971 to 1974, having met them in Sweden during a tour in 1971. He appeared on the albums Welcome to the Canteen, The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys, Shoot Out at the Fantasy Factory and On the Road.In 1973 he played in Eric Clapton's Rainbow Concert along with Eric Clapton, Pete Townshend, Rick Grech, Jim Capaldi, Ronnie Wood, Jimmy Karstein, and Steve WinwoodLater, along with former Traffic bassist Rosko Gee, he joined the German band Can in 1977, playing with them until their breakup in 1979, appearing on the albums Saw Delight, Out of Reach and Can. He also played with Ginger Baker's Air Force, Wings and others.Rebop died of a cerebral hemorrhage in 1983. His final album, Melodies in a Jungle Mans Head, was released in its unfinished state.[5][6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members loganonymous Posted January 5, 2009 Members Share Posted January 5, 2009 The majority of God Forbid is black. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Hard Truth Posted January 5, 2009 Members Share Posted January 5, 2009 Roy Brown and Wynonie Harris were rockin' in the 1940s. Rock'n Roll precedes Bill Haley & Elvis. This is an excellent guide to the forgotten history of the early years http://www.hoyhoy.com/dawn_of_rock.htm "Forget all the myths you hear about 1954, Sun Records, Elvis, Sam Phillips, etc. That's the story of rockabilly, but rock and roll itself was already here, named, recorded, and given airplay, long before then. Many people have continued to spread the myth, that rock and roll was originally a mix of blues and country music, so often and for so long that it's almost considered a fact by some people. The truth is, rock and roll is older than rockabilly, which was a blending of rock and roll with country music." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members valentsgrif Posted January 5, 2009 Members Share Posted January 5, 2009 Captain Kirk Douglas, lead of the Rootshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7UbpBEF3t0 The great "Black Hope" for AA guitar rockers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SuproSuper Man Posted January 5, 2009 Members Share Posted January 5, 2009 Roy Brown and Wynonie Harris were rockin' in the 1940s. Rock'n Roll precedes Bill Haley & Elvis. This is an excellent guide to the forgotten history of the early years http://www.hoyhoy.com/dawn_of_rock.htm"Forget all the myths you hear about 1954, Sun Records, Elvis, Sam Phillips, etc. That's the story of rockabilly, but rock and roll itself was already here, named, recorded, and given airplay, long before then. Many people have continued to spread the myth, that rock and roll was originally a mix of blues and country music, so often and for so long that it's almost considered a fact by some people. The truth is, rock and roll is older than rockabilly, which was a blending of rock and roll with country music." what myth ? anyone who has grew up listening to chuck berry, bill haily, bo diddley, buddy holly , Ritchie valens knows that elvis was the king of rock and roll but not the originator,,,, even buddy got his influence from the rock and roll greats that came before him and buddy predates elvis[YOUTUBE][/YOUTUBE] EDIT NOTE - sorry i re-read this post and it came off as sounding a bit harsh , i just mean that, thats the first time i have heard of a myth that elvis started rock and roll, my parents aunts and uncles all gew up listening to all those people,,,,this is first i heard some one say elvis invented rock and roll,,, but your right this thread has potential to shine some light on the roots of rock and roll ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members electrobaby Posted January 5, 2009 Members Share Posted January 5, 2009 Although a blues artist, there's a reason he's in the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame. Anyone who's picked up a guitar has probably been influenced by him. are those fingers real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jjpistols Posted January 5, 2009 Members Share Posted January 5, 2009 after this thread, I'll never go back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stratmaster458 Posted January 5, 2009 Members Share Posted January 5, 2009 Son House Robert Johnson Robert Randolph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Mac_C Posted January 5, 2009 Members Share Posted January 5, 2009 Bob Marley...I know he wasn't rock but I think he's had an influence on rock. I don't believe that Bob Marley was American so it would be impossible for him to be included in a discussion about African-American musicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tartanphantom Posted January 5, 2009 Members Share Posted January 5, 2009 Mother's Finest has been around since the 70's, and still cranks out some great rock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members csm Posted January 5, 2009 Members Share Posted January 5, 2009 I don't believe that Bob Marley was American so it would be impossible for him to be included in a discussion about African-American musicians. Hell, we've already had Phil Lynott (Irish mum, Afro-Brazilian dad) (or was that in t'other thread?) -- and Bob M and his ma did live in Delaware for awhile ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members curseoftruth Posted January 5, 2009 Members Share Posted January 5, 2009 The Brother's Johnson I used to dig this record when I was a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bluefoot Posted January 5, 2009 Members Share Posted January 5, 2009 that guy from "love" course my 2 all time favs in the whole world phil from lizzy and jimi...great music and of course lets not forget its not just the music part, the brothers have more soul in the voice too. sorry my white brothers, even when we have decent ranges its rare that we have that extra soul ingredient. I'll take satchmo over the three tenors any day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bowe Posted January 5, 2009 Members Share Posted January 5, 2009 sorry... had to do it but seriously... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jerry_picker Posted January 5, 2009 Members Share Posted January 5, 2009 Mickey Baker A pioneer and a multi-genre giant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members NotDead Posted January 5, 2009 Members Share Posted January 5, 2009 I don't believe that Bob Marley was American so it would be impossible for him to be included in a discussion about African-American musicians. Jamica is in:A europeB africaC asiaD americaAfrican-american. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marshredder Posted January 5, 2009 Members Share Posted January 5, 2009 PLmZKsWRL9E Check out the end solo from 3.30ish. (Before the video gets pulled, this one does every day...) He is the god of all musicians, nevermind just african-american ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members streetknight Posted January 5, 2009 Members Share Posted January 5, 2009 Can't believe Dug was named in the first few posts. Cool.Lajon from Sevendust is also amazing.Clips[YOUTUBE]ZPF_re3oHOk[/YOUTUBE][YOUTUBE]IXnQZUOlYws[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cross.bones Posted January 5, 2009 Members Share Posted January 5, 2009 Tom morello? His father was Kenyan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members naboutboul Posted January 5, 2009 Members Share Posted January 5, 2009 Does rockin the white house count? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jimwratt Posted January 5, 2009 Members Share Posted January 5, 2009 Charlie christian(legitimizing electric guitar)Muddy waters(one of the first and most influential recording artists to use electric guitar and overdriven tube amplfiers)Bo diddley (presenting the importance of simplicity in electric guitar based music)Ike Turner (inventing rock n' roll, pretty much)Chuck Berry (prolifically bringing rock and roll to the popular consciousness)Little Richard (being awesome) Jimi hendrix(obvious) fixed:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jimwratt Posted January 5, 2009 Members Share Posted January 5, 2009 not american but w/e afro punk 5uXCvbIcg58 electric purgatory EuLD3EtnPwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chad4751 Posted January 6, 2009 Members Share Posted January 6, 2009 he's half black...and...Victor Wooten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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