Wonderful! I never tire of hearing Roy tell his stories and pick those tunes. Roy is a real treasure! I feel truly blessed to know him and get to see him occasionally.
Thx for the posting- My friend James who turned me on to the Rev also used to help him around a bit and took me to his home in Jamaica Queens shortly before he passed, later Annie his wife gave each one of us one of his harps- He was such a true inspiration in many ways to so many
I cannot recall the actual date that I picked up my first album (yes album) from Mr. Bookbinder but I was at Thrifty's drug store in El Cajon CA when they used to sell records and this album jumped out at me "Roy Bookbinder featuring "Fats Kaplan" I've been booked ever since:) Thanks for posting the video
Ian Buchanan, Jorma Kaukonen, Dave Bromberg and some others I'm probably forgetting had that phone number. I saw the Reverend on a park bench playing in Berkeley in the late 60's. Wish I'd had the nerve to ask for a lesson on the spot.
Roy, to those of us in the know, you are as treasured and revered in the present day as the Reverend was in your day.
Great stories and a terrific song, Roy. I still cherish memories of listening to you play at Buck’s Rock.
Thank you Roy, I really enjoyed that.
I'm sure I'm not alone in feeling a great deal of affection for the late great Rev,
Rich
Revisiting this. Brought me to tears. Having enjoyed Roy’s shows when he’s come our way, oh to have attended the Rev Gary shows.
I've watched hundreds of videos on youtube, but I think this one is my favorite. Wow. A great story and a great song.
Thanks for Sharing this story and lovely song ,Roy. I'm currently taking up this style myself and having alot of fun with it . God bless.
Wonderful! I never tire of hearing Roy tell his stories and pick those tunes. Roy is a real treasure! I feel truly blessed to know him and get to see him occasionally.
marvelous story; thank you
Thx for the posting- My friend James who turned me on to the Rev also used to help him around a bit and took me to his home in Jamaica Queens shortly before he passed, later Annie his wife gave each one of us one of his harps-
He was such a true inspiration in many ways to so many
I've been a fan of Roy since 79'. Never get tired of his sound.
Reverend Davis, was the very best man. around.We miss him...
Very touching story great song, from an aspiring blues guitarist! Thanks, Jason
Wonderful story and great song follow on love it. Now I am going to play the song with you and learn it. Thanks!
I cannot recall the actual date that I picked up my first album (yes album) from Mr. Bookbinder but I was at Thrifty's drug store in El Cajon CA when they used to sell records and this album jumped out at me "Roy Bookbinder featuring "Fats Kaplan"
I've been booked ever since:) Thanks for posting the video
8stringswildoo Thrifty...you are really dating yourself. Remember how great the Thrifty ice Cream was?
Great story.. the Quite Knight in Chicago was very cool place.. I saw Willie Dixon , Muddy Waters and a drop by by Keith Richards…
Thanks for this upload!
Ian Buchanan, Jorma Kaukonen, Dave Bromberg and some others I'm probably forgetting had that phone number. I saw the Reverend on a park bench playing in Berkeley in the late 60's. Wish I'd had the nerve to ask for a lesson on the spot.
Love this.
Wish I could of met the great man
Nice 👍
love ya Roy
roy,the only guy i ever heard sing missisippi blues and sing it at the same time lol
that guitar is sweet
Can someone please tell me the name of the song Roy is playing?
The Preacher picked the guitar by Roy Bookbinder
Polk County Roy.................and the book-a-roosssssssssssssss
Nice !
What kind of guitar is that ?
Martin
It’s an old gibson made guitar branded under the name S.S. Stewart
Aspiring guitarist?
At this point Roy has been playing blues guitar far longer than Rev. Davis.
Math 🙄
And you're replying 11 years later Asshat. No life eh? 😂🤣😂
What kind of a guitar is that you are playing?
"I ate some horrendous things". Me too.
a lesson from the rev. for 5 dollars . . .jesus christ