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Episode 251: Counting Down Nick Gravenites!
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Nicholas George Gravenites (excuse my mispronunciation) born in Chicago on October 2, 1938. Ne started playing the blues while attending the University of Chicago. He is best known for his work with The Electric Flag, Janis Joplin and Big Brother, and Mike Bloomfield, He sometimes performed under the stage names Nick "The Greek" or Gravy. He was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2003. Nick passed away in September 2024.
“Everybody loves the blues, but you can go broke trying to play it. Blues is your passion, your inspiration, I’ve heard that from many people, but jeez, it’s hard to make money off of it.” ~ Nick Gravenites
Spend The Hour with us as we count down Nick Gravenites…
12 I’m A Blues Man – Nick Gravenites,
11 Another Country – Nick with The Electric Flag,
10 Joseph's Coat – Nick with Big Brother and The Holding Company,
09 Killing My Love – Michael Bloomfield and Nick,
08 My Party – Nick and Animal Mind,
07 Four Floors or Forty – Nick and John Cippolina,
06 Blackberry Jam – Nick and Lester Chambers,
05 You Don't Want To Mess With Me – Nick and The Backbone,
04 Common Ground (from the movie Steelyard Blues) – Nick and Michael Bloomfield,
03 Brown Paper Bag – Nick and Jimmy Vivino,
02 Groovin’ Is Easy – The Electric Flag,
01 Born In Chicago – Nick and The Paul Butterfield Blues Band (Nick wrote this classic),
Nick The Greek sez “One More!”: Buried Alive In The Blues – Nick and The Chicago Blues Reunion
Enjoy!
66 episodes
Manage episode 503060930 series 1425478
Nicholas George Gravenites (excuse my mispronunciation) born in Chicago on October 2, 1938. Ne started playing the blues while attending the University of Chicago. He is best known for his work with The Electric Flag, Janis Joplin and Big Brother, and Mike Bloomfield, He sometimes performed under the stage names Nick "The Greek" or Gravy. He was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in 2003. Nick passed away in September 2024.
“Everybody loves the blues, but you can go broke trying to play it. Blues is your passion, your inspiration, I’ve heard that from many people, but jeez, it’s hard to make money off of it.” ~ Nick Gravenites
Spend The Hour with us as we count down Nick Gravenites…
12 I’m A Blues Man – Nick Gravenites,
11 Another Country – Nick with The Electric Flag,
10 Joseph's Coat – Nick with Big Brother and The Holding Company,
09 Killing My Love – Michael Bloomfield and Nick,
08 My Party – Nick and Animal Mind,
07 Four Floors or Forty – Nick and John Cippolina,
06 Blackberry Jam – Nick and Lester Chambers,
05 You Don't Want To Mess With Me – Nick and The Backbone,
04 Common Ground (from the movie Steelyard Blues) – Nick and Michael Bloomfield,
03 Brown Paper Bag – Nick and Jimmy Vivino,
02 Groovin’ Is Easy – The Electric Flag,
01 Born In Chicago – Nick and The Paul Butterfield Blues Band (Nick wrote this classic),
Nick The Greek sez “One More!”: Buried Alive In The Blues – Nick and The Chicago Blues Reunion
Enjoy!
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