Nov 7, 2013 Induction Ceremonies Thirst N' Howl, Little Rock, AR
The Ceremony was a two fold event. Vernon Allgood, bassist for Albert King, "Arkansas" Larry Davis & Michael Burks, has health concerns, and besides inducting him into the Blues Hall of Fame, our local musicians gathered to honor him, and held a benefit for his behalf. One of the nicest & talented men you would ever meet.
Vernon Allgood's Presentation
Vernon Allgood in the Michael Burk's Band with Lance Womack & Stuart Baer
Charles Woods Presentation
Charles Woods has a voice of an Angel, and guitar chops of the real deal "old school" to drool over.
It would take a full page to list all the blues legends he has performed with all over the southland USA from Memphis to Little Rock, AR.
Albert Hagood Presentation
Lance Womack Presentation
Al Hagood, has over 21 years performing with major blues artists in Arkansas. He is currently a member of the Joe Pitts Band. In the school of bass playing of Hamp Simmons of Bobby Bland fame.
Besides being a dedicated blues drummer, Lance has played with blues notibles for decades in Arkansas. Currently has blues projects in severl blues bands, and number one in demand by bluesmen from Little Rock, to Memphis.
Joe Pitts Presentation
Stuart Baer Presentation
Internatinally known, from his European tours, Joe Pitts, has decades of playing, endorsing and supporting the blues in the state of Arkansas. Vocals, solos and slide work of impecable mastery. A Berkely Graduate.
A B3 and Rhodes owner, and knows what to do with both of them. His blues credentials are too long to list, but is a number one in demand keyboardist in Arkansas. He makes you sound good, and sings too.
Blues Hall Of Fame inductions Nov 7th, 2013 * Vernon Allgood * Charles Woods * Albert Hagood * Lance Womack * Stuart Baer * Joe Pitts elected as Blues artist & on the Board of Directors.