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by blueorleansradio · Published 06/03/2012 · Last modified 06/05/2012
by blueorleansradio · Published 06/03/2012 · Last modified 06/05/2012
by blueorleansradio · Published 06/05/2012
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2005 - Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown passed away on this day at the age of 81. Guitarist and violinist from Vinton, LA, Brown played all genres of music, but was predominantly known for his blues playing. He was raised in Orange, TX and influenced by the great T-Bone Walker. 'Gatemouth' broke into the Top Ten in 1949 with his hit 'My Time Is Expensive', which he recorded on the Peacock label. In 1981, he recorded "Alright Again" which earned him a Grammy Award. He recorded and performed regularly until his death after evacuating his Slidell home after Hurricane Katrina. |