We lost one of the real giants of rockabilly last week when Sleepy LaBeef passed away at age 84. LaBeef was one of our last active performers linked to the birth of rock 'n' roll. He will be missed. This guy knew how to make a good record, but it's his live performances and physical stature that will be most remembered. Nick Lowe once said of his presence, "Sleepy speaks... liars tremble."
Speaking of Lowe, with the help of C.J. Chenier on accordion, G.E. Smith on guitars, T-Bone Wolk on bass and Steve Holley on drums, LaBeef played lead guitar and sang one of my all-time favorite Lowe covers for the 2001 tribute album 'Labour of Love: The Music of Nick Lowe.' Just try to keep those toes from tappin'. Thanks for the music, Sleepy.
"Half a Boy and Half a Man"
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Sleepy LaBeef did a song called "Boogie At The Wayside Lounge" which you can find on YouTube and it's a stone cold gas. It's based on a song "Boogie Chillun" by John Lee Hooker but Sleepy makes the song his own.
RIP Sleepy LaBeef.
Sad news. I can't remember if I've ever heard the terrific 'Half a Boy & Half a Man' cover before, but it surely is a worthy tribute.
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