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Magic Slim was forced to give up playing the piano when he lost his little finger in a cotton gin mishap.He first came to Chicago in 1955 with his friend and mentor Magic Sam.By 1965 he was back in Chicago and in 1970 Nick joined him in his group, the Teardrops.He recorded his first album in 1977, Born Under A Bad Sign, for the French MCM label.During the 1980s, Slim released titles on Alligator, Rooster Blues and Wolf Records and won his first W.In 2003 Magic Slim and the Teardrops won the W.Magic Slim and the Teardrops captured a live performance that was released on CD and DVD in August 2005, entitled Anything Can Happen.The Blues: From Robert Johnson to Robert Cray.External links
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Slim biography at blindpigrecords.This page was last modified 21:13, 16 January 2008.Magic Slim's got the blues, and he's not afraid to play them his way.Slim is the driving force in Magic Slim and The Teardrops and their all about keeping this distinctive American Art form of the blues, alive and kicking.I've got the blues deep down in my heart and I'll keep on playing till I can't no more.Despite the bus trouble on the way to the Nimbus Brewery in Tucson, Az.Magic Slim and the Teardrops managed to make it in time.They rocked the house on a Saturday night, November 16, 2002, packed with their fans dancing and cheering on for Magic Slim as he makes his way from the back of the room playing his guitar and heads to the stage.Magic Slim and the Teardrops for Blind Pig Records.Magic Slim some personal questions about himself before his Tucson performance.Have you ever returned to Florence, Chicago to play or visit?Florence is where Magic Slim had played when he first started out.Florence had passed away.What is Slim's all time favorite singer?Bourbon Whiskey, Jack Daniels and Wild Turkey.Last 12 to 15 years it's been Jack Daniels, Wild Turkey, and Gin.Comin' up in Mississippi, I used to drink corn whiskey, white whiskey.Beef, chicken, fish, and ribs.Do you think you will return to Tucson soon?Hopefully it will be for his next CD.Do you plan on making more CD's in the future?We have been on tour together.I've been around all of them.Have you ever written lyrics together?Do you see any of your style in your kids?He has his little gigs, you know.He takes me down there with him.I'm gonna have to getchya now.Cause he can't play the old blues now.Slim explains that he plays by ear.But they put a little to much funk in it.Magic Slim asked if I knew what belly rubbin' blues is.You learn something new every day.We don't physically fight.Because I have been with all the top players.Slim hums and motions his fingers like as if he were playing the steel wire when he was little.She says she would have given it to me.She says she'd would have it fixed it if she'd know that I wanted it that bad.Then she'd got me a real one.Slim does have siblings.One of his sisters is 67 years old.Magic Slim himself is 65.Slim if he still gets nervous before the show.If you haven't heard Magic Slim and the Teardrops then you've got to catch them when they are in town or nearby.These guys really know how to have a good time.Magic Slim is a very nice man and very talented.So, will the real Slim please stand up?"Are you sure you want to block this user?DrumsInfluencesMagic Sam
Sounds Like.Magic Slim is a living blues legend who migrated from the South to Chicago during the 50s and 60s.This is a look into a man thats from the country and plays to audiences on stages all across the world.This big man of the blues was born Morris Holt in Torrence, Mississippi on August the 7th, 1937.His mother and father were sharecroppers; they lived on a farm and they all would get up early in the mornings and slop the hogs, feed the chickens, catch the mule and go out into the fields.Slim showed his musical talents early, singing in his church choir and playing piano.Magic Sam also gave Slim tips on playing the guitar, and it was Sam who called his bass player Magic Slim, because back then Slim was lean and tall and he learned from Sam quickly.Magic Sam told me, dont try to play like him, and dont try to play like no one else; he said get a sound of your own.Slim said, I slide with my finger.My songs are either telling a story or asking a question.Some of Slims favorite places to play are Brazil, Paris, Russia and here at home in the U.Some of them can play too; I dont know how they feel, because the blues is a feeling.If you want to play the blues, play the blues.Magic Slim is a man that came from the country; he was slim and tall trying to play the blues, now he can play the blues.The Teardrops consist of Jon McDonald, guitar; Danny O'Connor, bass; and David Sims, drums.All items contained in the one and only Official Magic Slim MySpace profile may only be reproduced with adequate photo credit, worldwide copyright protection, and written permission.You are magic and the blues so.Hope your new year is off to a great start....An honor to be here, Magic Slim.May the blues power be with you.Thank you so much for the addMarc Champagnewww.Take care and stay funky!Magic Slim,thanks for your acceptance.Hi Magic Slim,Greetings from Finland!Hi Magic Slim,My best wishes of health, peace, happiness and success for 2008!Magic Slim has played at the Silverdollar in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.Massive Man with a heart of gold.His band knows how to party all night long.His guitar playing is a funky piece of heavenly joy with a taste of blisting rock tone.Heard it was great as expected.Dear SlimMy best wishes of health, peace, happiness and success for 2008!Hi Slim,thanks for wishing me on my birthday ,was busy on my maiden US Tour with my band KROSSWINDZ so please excuse the late response.Thanks for your friendship....Christmas, Yule, Kwanzaa or any other holiday (even Festivus) may it be filled with joy and peace.Of course, if Hanukkah is your particular flavor, then I hope it WAS wonderful.Your music is my companion beetwen a long time.Do you wish to continue your form submission?"Id + " Text: " + targetLink.Own Magic Slim Today!Magic Slim was apparently bit leaner back in the fifties).Hours() * 3600 + newCurrentTime.Ships from and sold by Amazon.Songs from this album are available to purchase as MP3s."Embedding code will be displayed here."With expert guidance, it's simple!Add a iframe that allows us to ping the server when this element becomes visible
a9AdsViewNamespace.Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.The easiest way to shoot video reviews.Was this review helpful to you?Who are your favortie blues guitarists?Music You Should Hear: Artists' PicksWant to know what Norah Jones, Sting, and Il Divo are listening to?For more about music, check out our blog, Amazon Earworm, and our monthly newsletters, Amazon Delivers.Track your recent orders.Teardrops tickets from the official ticketing source.Read Reviews of Top Weight Loss Programs.Shop for Magic Slim at Celetopia.Magic Slim was born in Torrence, Mississippi on August 7, 1937.Magic Sam (who, years later in Chicago, gave him the name Magic Slim).Chicago in 1955, Sam hired him to play bass in his band.Teardrops should be the standard by which we compare all others.Chicago blues band on the road and in the recording studio today.No doubt about it, Magic Slim is the genuine article.Charts
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