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“Lightnin' Hopkins was something of a fixture on the Houston coffee house scene so we were witness to eccentric blues brilliance close up. Then, believe it or not, along came the wave of the English cats like John Mayall, Eric Clapton and the Stones embracing the great American art form - the blues.”

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Born on December 16, 1949, Billy Gibbons is an American musician best known for his role as the guitarist and lead singer of the rock band ZZ Top. His musical career began in the 1960s and continues to this day, celebrated for his unique musical style and stage presence. more

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