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Posted By: Tommyc For Bugs - 03/13/12 09:44 PM
I wasn't able to drive to His Memorial due to heart problems today, so I uploaded a blues tune dedicated to Bugs Henderson. If you played in Dallas and were asked to play with Bugs you knew you had arrived. The first time I played with him, I was playing at another club when the owner said I had a call. They wanted to know if I would come play harmonica with Bugs opening up for John Mayall, and it was 20 minutes till they went on. I dragged raced there and it was an incredible experience I'll always remember. Wish I still had the breath to play harp.
He was the nicest person I ever met!

http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_12535518
Posted By: Tim Lawrence Re: For Bugs - 03/14/12 01:06 AM
Tommy,

Nice tribute. I enjoyed listening.

Tim
Posted By: RickeG Re: For Bugs - 03/14/12 02:50 AM
He was a soulful player. I can hear the attitude in his tone! Of course, with a B3 behind you, one cannot help but bring the attitude!

Sounds like he used his fingers instead of a pick. Very nice. Wish I could have met him.
Posted By: Tommyc Re: For Bugs - 03/14/12 09:51 AM
Thanks for listening glad you liked it! That was me playing guitar RickeG.
Posted By: F.M.M. Re: For Bugs - 03/15/12 11:13 PM
hi tommy always enjoy your playing some nice tasty stuff thanks for sharing eric
Posted By: Tommyc Re: For Bugs - 03/16/12 01:09 PM
Thanks Eric, I really had the Blues this week.
Posted By: JBlatz Re: For Bugs - 03/16/12 03:50 PM
Found this article that brought back some old memories...

http://www.fwweekly.com/index.php?option=com_wordpress&p=14154&Itemid=248
Posted By: SpaceDog Re: For Bugs - 03/16/12 04:56 PM
Tommy,
Awesome playing! I really liked.
SD
Posted By: Tommyc Re: For Bugs - 03/17/12 12:47 PM
Thanks for listening! Thank you for the link on Bugs JBlatz!
Posted By: JBlatz Re: For Bugs - 03/17/12 12:53 PM
Tommy, I'm sure you may know this, but others may not know he has a website at
http://www.bugshenderson.com/bh/index.asp

He was a tremendous talent... gonna miss him.
Posted By: Tommyc Re: For Bugs - 03/17/12 03:41 PM
Are you from Texas? I use to play a lot in Austin and Dallas stage name Tom Terrific.
Posted By: JBlatz Re: For Bugs - 03/17/12 08:16 PM
89.3 FM does come in quite loud and clear...
Posted By: Steve Young Re: For Bugs - 03/17/12 08:42 PM
Tommy,

Great tribute to a great musician! Bugs will be missed. I always enjoy your playing, Cuz! Hope you are feeling better. And like you said, I wish you still had the wind to play the harp!

Keep up the good work!

Steve
Posted By: Tommyc Re: For Bugs - 03/18/12 01:17 PM
Thanks Everybody for listening! Bugs was a Guitar Genius, I was amazed he would ever ask me to play on the same stage! JBlatz are you JMac? Just a wild guess! I love KNON, can't find Blues like they play anywhere else even for money!
Posted By: Oren Fisher Re: For Bugs - 03/24/12 10:28 PM
When I grow up, I hope to be able play like that...

Massive chops, Mr. Cole!
Posted By: Tommyc Re: For Bugs - 03/25/12 11:30 AM
Ha, I was thinking the same thing Oren when I heard Wild!
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