Show #212: "R.I.P. 2008, Part 1" 

Every 3 weeks I leave an open slot to do random themes and whatnot. 
This week is my annual "R.I.P." show, where I pay tribute to all the musicians/artists/singers who died in the past year. I played a track and gave a brief history on the artist for each one played as a tribute. This is PART ONE of TWO shows. I will do part two next week, as a four hour special. Here's the playlisty for R.I.P. 2008, Part One: 

In memory of Michael Smitreski, guitarist/singer/songwriter (1957-2008) 
The Creatures Of The Golden Dawn - "The Darkest Nights" 

In memory of Al Wilson, singer (1939-2008) 
Al Wilson - "Amen Brother" 

In memory of Chris Townson, drummer (1947-2008) 
John's Children - "Desdemona" 

In memory of Don Kinney, bassist (1950-2008) 
The Hooterville Trolley - "No Silver Bird" 

In memory of Vinnie Naccarato, singer (1942-2008) 
The Capris - "There's A Moon Out Tonight" 

In memory of Mike Morgan, drummer (1948-2008) 
The Underdogs - "Little Girl" 

In memory of Steve Hacker, bassist (1949-2008) 
The Villains - "Don't Ever Leave Me" 

In memory of Pekka Pohjola, bassist/keyboardist/violinist (1952-2008) 
Wigwam - "Prophet/Marvelry Skimmer" 

In memory of Wayne Wadhams, singer/keyboardist (1946-2008) 
The "D" Men - "So Little Time" 

In memory of Runar Juliusson, bassist/singer (1945-2008) 
Thor's Hammer - "My Life" 

In memory of Alton Ellis, singer (1940-2008) 
Alton Ellis - "Willow Tree" 

In memory of Dave Wright, guitarist/singer/songwwriter (1944-2008) 
The Loot - "She's A Winner" 

In memory of Eddy Arnold, singer (1918-2008) 
Eddy Arnold - "Molly Darling" 

In memory of Graham Bell, singer (1948-2008) 
Skip Bifferty - "Come Around" 

In memory of Jerry Reed, singer/songwriter/guitarist/actor (1937-2008) 
Jerry Reed - "Guitar Man" 

In memory of Terry Wallace, guitarist/singer (1942?-2008) 
Carl Wayne & The Vikings - "Your Loving Ways" 

In memory of Larry Brown, singer (1920-2008) 
Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes 

In memory of Roy Shirley, singer (1944-2008) 
Roy Shirley & Ken Boothe - "Calling" 

In memory of Norman Smith, producer/musician (1923-2008) 
Hurricane Smith - "Oh Babe, What Would You Say" 

In memory of Benny Thurman, violinist/bassist (1943?-2008) 
The 13th Floor Elevators - "Kingdom Of Heaven" 

In memory of Clive Hornby, drummer/actor (1944-2008) 
The Dennisons - "Lucy (You Sure Did It This Time)" 

In memory of Davy Graham, singer/guitarist/arranger (1940-2008) 
Davy Graham - "Hummingbird" 

In memory of Cooper Hawthorne, guitarist (1946-2008) 
The Clique - "Love Ain't Easy" 

In memory of Mel Galley, guitarist/singer/songwriter (1948-2008) 
Trapeze - "Another Day" 

In memory of Richard Wright, keyboardist/singer/songwriter (1943-2008) 
Pink Floyd - "Summer '68" 

In memory of Rex Gregory, bassist (19??-2008) 
Zakary Thaks - "Face To Face" 

In memory of Steve Hoard, singer/songwriter (1949-2008) 
The Bush - "Feeling Sad And Lonely" 

In memory of Norman Whitfield, songwriter/pianist/producer (1940-2008) 
Gladys Knight & The Pips - "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" 

In memory of Colin Cooper, singer/saxophonist/guitarist (1939-2008) 
Climax Blues Band - "Amerita/Sense Of Direction" 

In memory of Dee Dee Warwick, singer (1942-2008) 
Dee Dee Warwick - "Don't Think My Baby's Coming Back" 

In memory of Hugh Jarrett, singer (1929-2008) 
Elvis Presley - "Don't Be Cruel" 

In memory of Merl Saunders, keyboardist (1934-2008) 
Jerry Garcia - "Midnight Town" 

In memory of Neal Hefti, trumpeter/composer/arranger (1922-2008) 
Neal Hefti - "Batman Theme" 

In memory of George Jones Jr., singer/songwriter (1936-2008) 
The Edsels - "Rama Lama Ding Dong" 

In memory of Rod Allen, bassist/singer (1944-2008) 
The Fortunes - "You've Got Your Troubles" 

In memory of Joe Davis, drummer (1942?-2008) 
The Guilloteens - "I Don't Believe" 

In memory of Bobby Lee Trammell, singer/guitarist (1933-2008) 
Bobby Lee Trammell - "Shirley Lee" 

In memory of Chris Holzhaus, guitarist (1950-2008) 
The Argyles - "Turn On Your Love Light" 

In memory of Freddy Nieuland, drummer/singer (1944-2008) 
Wallace Collection - "My Way Of Loving You" 

In memory of Yma Sumac, singer (1922-2008) 
Yma Sumac - "Ataypura!" 

In memory of Mike Jones, singer/guitarist (1943-2008) 
The Settlers - "Major To Minor" 

In memory of Roger Dean, guitarist (1943-2008) 
John Mayall's Bluesbreakers - "Crocodile Walk" 

In memory of Paul Varley, drummer (1949-2008) 
Little Free Rock - "Dream" 

In memory of Levi Stubbs, singer (1936-2008) 
The Four Tops - "Reach Out I'll Be There" 

In memory of Mike Smith, singer/keyboardist/songwriter/producer (1943-2008) 
The Dave Clark Five - "Catch Us If You Can" 

In memory of Opal Courtney Jr., singer (1936-2008) 
The Spaniels - "Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight" 


Be sure to tune in next week at 10pm EST for Part Two, a four hour special!!!