Joe-Perkins-Obituary

Joe Willie "Pinetop" Perkins

1913-2011 (Age 97)

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Bluesman Pinetop Perkins, who made a name for himself playing piano with Muddy Waters, among others, died Monday, March 21, 2011 at his Austin home. He was 97. In February, Perkins won a Grammy Award, his third, for best traditional blues album for "Joined at the Hip: Pinetop Perkins &...

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Pine is livin on -legends just get better

Pine now has the company of Hubert Sumlin and Willie Big Eyes Smith. He played a whole lotta gigs with Willie, including while they were in Muddy Water's Band. And as elders, they traveled and were inseparable. Very close friends, Willie and Pine. And of course both were close to Hubert. And so many loved Pine.
Pine was given an artistic award from Pres.Clinton. I was lucky to travel with Pine to D.C. for the event and a performance of many artists. He was a show stealer!
Pine...

Great person, great music and a man with a big heart!

I love the Blues, and you are one of the main reasons

thank you for honoring me with your presense.

My daughter Catina and Pinetop at Nuno's

RIP Pinetop...you always gave us a good show at Nuno's!
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RIP Pinetop! I missed your last show here, regrets, regrets! One of the greatest!

Pinetop
My heart rejoices in knowing you and your music .
Legends live forever.

43 years ago that happened to me, too