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A conversation with Billy Strings
A Low Down and Dirty exclusive interview with the hottest guitarist in the country.
Alan Paul
Mar 28
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The Devil May Care - And So Should You
Tinsley Ellis has a great new album. I spoke to him about it - and about pandemic songwriting, a teenage Derek Trucks, grappling with loss, seeing BB…
Alan Paul
Feb 9
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Chicago bluesman Jimmy Johnson dies at 93 - less than two years after releasing a wonderful album.
RIP to one of my favorites, a soulful, under-appreciated musician who got better with age. Read my 2020 WSJ piece on him here.
Alan Paul
Feb 1
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Chicago bluesman Jimmy Johnson dies at 93 - less than two years after releasing a wonderful album.
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Remember Butch Trucks!
A remembrance of tribute to the great drummer and major character on the fifth anniversary of his death. Claude Hudson “Butch” Trucks, 5/11/47 - 1/24/17
Alan Paul
Jan 24
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Lou Reed Loved The Blues - One of my Greatest Capers
A cool story about interviewing Lou and introducing him to blues great Katie Webster. PLUS: An appreciation of David Bowie.
Alan Paul
Jan 14
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An Interview With Albert King
Celebrating the blues giant on the 29th anniversary of his death. Interviewing him was one of the highlights of my career.
Alan Paul
Dec 21, 2021
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Exploring Duane Allman's remarkable longevity on the 50th anniversary of his death
By creating a band that was larger than himself, Duane Allman guaranteed his own immortality.
Alan Paul
Oct 29, 2021
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Bob Weir recalls how he met Jerry Garcia, looks back at some of his greatest songwriting moments with the Grateful Dead.
Happy Birthday Bob!
Alan Paul
Oct 16, 2021
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Bob Weir recalls how he met Jerry Garcia, looks back at some of his greatest songwriting moments with the Grateful Dead.
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Why Stevie Van Zandt's Unrequited Infatuations is one of the best music memoirs I've ever read.
A review and appreciation.
Alan Paul
Sep 29, 2021
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It’s Still Raw. 9/11 20 Years Later
Taking stock of this monumental event two decades later.
Alan Paul
Sep 11, 2021
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Happy 80th Birthday David Crosby - an appreciation
An interview with the cantankerous, brilliant, still-going-strong singer/songwriter on The Byrds, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, continuing creativity…
Alan Paul
Aug 14, 2021
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Keep On Growing: An Interview With Derek Trucks
A Low Down and Dirty Exclusive! Derek Trucks on Layla, layoffs, Trey, a new drummer, a new album, water moccasins and more.
Alan Paul
Aug 9, 2021
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