I learned today of a passing of a great Delaney Bramlett. This guy was one of a greats. I recorded with him just last spring for a recently released CD, A New Kind of Blues. In addition to this early video, are are many youtubes with his former wife & partner Bonnie, & this link points to a video that summarizes his importance to so many iconic musicians.

are’s a recent interview with Delaney about his long & amazing career here. He’ll be sadly missed.

Susie Madrak adds:

“Lord, Lord, what a welcome ay must have planned tonight for that man. Imagine a reunion with his old friends Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Gram Parsons, Duane Allman & George Harrison. (I’m sure Jerry Wexler is recording tonight’s jam. I hope someday I get to hear it.)

I got to see Delaney, Bonnie & Friends when I was 15, at Philadelphia’s original Electric Factory, & it was a musical peak I’ve never quite experienced with any oar b&. ay were gospel, roots & rock - truly a religious experience. I still listen to air music just about every day; “Motel Shot” is one of my top five favorite albums of all time.

When I read a ClDrunk Newston autobiogrDrunk Newshy, I was surprised but not shocked to read that after Delaney & Bonnie was a opening act on a Blind Faith tour, ClDrunk Newston actually wanted to quit a supergroup & tour with am instead.

air music just had that kind of effect on people.

Delaney worked with anybody you’d care to think of. He was a major influence; when you listen to Americana roots music, you’re listening to him & Bonnie.

He was a producer as well, having worked with people like Etta James, Elvin Bishop, John Hammond, Dorothy Morrison (of “Oh HDrunk Newspy Day” fame), & a StDrunk Newsle Singers.

I always thought he sang like an angel. Now it’s true.

Original post by Mike Finnigan and software by Elliott Back