Johnny Otis, Discovery Etta James Pass Same Week

One thing about getting older is that we have to see all our heroes
pass along the way. It does beat the alternative but it's still
a very sad and uncomfortable aspect of life / death see happen...
which is one of there reasons these pages are as much here to highlight those still with us as well as to remember those who have passed.

I've been thinking a lot of Johnny Otis in recent months. I knew he was still with us until now, but at 90 not doing a whole lot. It was many years ago he seemed to be everywhere, doing lots of different things. He had a fantastic radio show on KPFA and a

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Flash Cadillac ReEmerges, Jerry Lee at Clear Lake #51

JERRY LEE LEWIS will be the big name, by far, at the 51st Annual Surf Ball Room 'winter Dance Party,' but there's a 'sleeper' performing that has quite a story to tell. It's Flash Cadillac, formerly flash Cadillac and the Continental Kis.
Next to Sha Na Na , Flash Cadillac is probably the most famous rock and roll 'cover' band. There are other good ones who've been around a long time, like California's PapaDooRunRun
As with original groups with hit records, Flash Cadillac has seen the ravages of time decimate the group. Only bass player, Warren Knight has been with the group since

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