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Remembering Sam Lay (1935-2022)

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  • This topic has 8 replies, 5 voices, and was last updated 3 years, 3 months ago by Don D..
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    • March 26, 2022 at 1:36 pm #302687
      Don D.
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        When Sam Lay passed away on January 29, someone asked me to put together a tribute playlist. Here it is. I sure learned a lot about him and the time and place that created the Butterfield Blues Band in the process.

        There’s a short biographical film called Sam Lay In Bluesland that’s available for rent on YouTube (that’s also the title of his first album). I would recommend it; it has footage from some of his (silent) Super 8 films that he made in the 1950s and 1960s.

        Don D.

      • March 26, 2022 at 3:01 pm #302692
        sunjamr
        Participant

          Very cool, Don. Thanks for the research. And where have you been lately?

          Sunjamr Steve

          • March 26, 2022 at 4:14 pm #302697
            Don D.
            Moderator

              Hey Steve, I’ve been dealing with sciatica for about 10 months. About a month ago, it got a lot better. Until then, I couldn’t sit down without triggering it (I was either standing or lying down). PT helped me get through it, now I’m going to the gym for a rudimentary workout including 15 minutes on the stationary bike 2 or 3 times a week and it’s staying away.

              Don D.

          • March 26, 2022 at 5:31 pm #302699
            satellite
            Participant

              Thanks Don, loved the ‘walking by myself’ track. Good to hear from you again, hope the recovery continues.

              • March 26, 2022 at 11:17 pm #302710
                Don D.
                Moderator

                  Thanks satellite, I’m glad you checked it out. Sam Lay was involved in so much more than I realized.

                  Don D.

              • March 27, 2022 at 12:08 pm #302751
                smilefred
                Participant

                  Thanks Don this was super cool!! What a drummer
                  Wish you a speed recovery!
                  Ale

                  • March 29, 2022 at 6:51 am #302818
                    Don D.
                    Moderator

                      Thanks Ale!

                      Don D.

                  • March 27, 2022 at 3:02 pm #302758
                    San Luis Rey
                    Participant

                      Thanks Don,
                      He sure played with some of the best. Good to hear from you again. Sciatica is the worst. Until you have it you don’t know how bad it is. I’m still doing PT and it helps. Did you see my Bobby Murray post? He was born on an American military base to an Irish American father and Japanese mother. Played with Etta James for years.
                      Mike

                      Mike

                      • March 29, 2022 at 6:54 am #302819
                        Don D.
                        Moderator

                          I didn’t see that, I’m going to go take a look right now. I’m going to the gym 2-3 times a week instead of PT. PT got expensive.

                          Don D.

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