MANZAREK AND ROGERS BAND

Translucent Blues: out June 21, 2011 debuted #6 on the Billboard Blues Music charts from the Manzarek & Rogers Band, a collaboration of two great musicians. Roy Rogers, (Not the one with the horse Trigger) the legendary slide guitarist, and Ray Manzarek, co-founder of The Doors, and notable keyboardist, particularly on the Vox Continental, a transistor – based combo organ designed for touring musicians in the 60’s that replaced the heavy Hammond B3.


Together they have put together a pretty good album with many facets. Its a little bit rock, a little Delta blues, slightly jazzy infused with a little poetry. An interesting combo that’s easy to listen to. You will have a hard time keeping your toes from tapping while you become engrossed in the different songs and styles integrated into this album. Truly enjoyable if you are a blues fan.

These guys have been touring musicians for the past 3 decades. Rogers was previously associated with the John Lee Hooker band before he went out on his own in 2003 with the Delta Rhythm Kings. He has also been associated with the Coast to Coast Band, Roy Rogers & Norton Buffalo, before he hooked up with Manzarek. Manzarek, was/is The Doors (65-73) and a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer who is also associated with Nite City, Manzarek-Krieger & Rick & The Ravens. You will recognize his voice immediately if you remember the sound of The Doors.

Rogers, is a Delta Blues country rock man, & Manzarek is the acid rock, psychedelic, hard rock, jazz fusion, bluesy funk guy and together they have created an interesting combination of music that is a pleasure to listen to. They are both notable musicians, songwriters, and producers, and Manzarek is also a filmmaker. This is not the standard blues album, it is unmistakably a Translucent Blues album, created by experienced musicians from different backgrounds who came together to make great music.

http://manzarek-rogersband.com/

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