Dr Lonnie Smith and Commander Cody, RIP -- September 28, 2021

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I was sad to learn that Dr Lonnie Smith, Hammond B-3 artist, has died. He made many great recordings with George Benson.

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I was also sad to learn that George Frayne, Commander Cody of Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen, has died. One of my favorite band names. They made some of my favorite country rock.

George Benson 75 -- March 22, 2018

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Happy birthday to guitarist George Benson.  He was a musical prodigy from the Hill District of Pittsburgh.  I remember hearing his stuff on KJAZ.  In the 1970s, he went for the crossover market with the album Breezin'.  I remember jazz purists complaining about his singing, but I didn't have a problem with it.