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White Boy Blues Update

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: ZZ Top have a new album coming out on Tuesday, and it’s getting raves. Guitarist Billy Gibbons in the New York Times: “It’s a real uphill challenge to battle the white-guyness,” Mr. Gibbons said of himself. “White … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong with White Boys Playing the Blues?

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Blowhard, Esq.

Blowhard, Esq. writes: The L.A. Weekly recently ran a feature on the “20 Worst Hipster Bands.” Here’s the entry for No. 20: Fifty years after the Rolling Stones and we’re still upset about this? They “lack authenticity,” you see, b/c they aren’t black. … Continue reading →