Long John Baldry - Wikipedia
John William " Long John " Baldry (12 January 1941 – 21 July 2005) was an English musician and actor. In the 1960s, he was one of the first British vocalists to sing the blues in clubs and shared the stage with many British musicians including the Rolling Stones and the Beatles.
The Man Who Saved Elton John's Life - On This Day
2016年11月29日 · January 12, 1941 — When, in 1975, Elton John sang plaintively that “Someone Saved My Life Tonight,” that someone was blues singer Long John Baldry, who was born on this day. Baldry, known as Long John because of his 6ft 7in stature, had formed a band known as Bluesology some years earlier.
Elton John says parents gave him a 's--- name,' but at least it …
1 天前 · As for John, he took that from the band's vocalist Long John Baldry, and made his middle name Hercules, after the horse from the popular British sitcom, Steptoe and Son.
In New ‘Late Show’ Interview, Elton John Explains Why He’s …
23 小时之前 · Elton then explained that he came up with his new name while he was playing in a band led by British blues-rock singer/songwriter Long John Baldry. He took Elton from the first name of Baldry’s ...
“Rocketman”: Whatever Happened to Long John Baldry?
2019年6月11日 · The leader of that band was Long John Baldry, who was not only pivotal in helping Dwight transform into “Elton John,” but who also helped to turn the Rocketman’s life around for the better. Baldry was, by all accounts, a legend on the scene.
Long John Baldry - Remembering John Baldry
His voice carried the sounds of blues, rock, pop, folk and jazz, and his musical tree included the likes of Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Elton John, Rod Stewart and many others across the spectrum of musical voices.
Long John Baldry helped found the British blues scene ... - Louder
2024年1月7日 · Long John Baldry’s influence extends far beyond his pivotal role in founding the British blues scene in the early 1960s. Seeing Long John perform in the early 1960s sealed Eric Clapton’s intention to become a professional musician.
Long John Baldry - Remembering John Baldry
John had a knack for discovering talent. Ginger Baker, Jeff Beck and Brian Jones all worked with him early on. Elton John played piano in one of his bands, other Rolling Stones too. Charlie, Ron Wood, and Keith.
John Baldry, 64, Singer Who Shaped British Rock, Dies
2005年7月25日 · Long John Baldry, a British blues-rock singer who helped start the careers of the Rolling Stones, Rod Stewart, Elton John and other British stars, died on Thursday in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Long John Baldry - TeachRock
Baldry was instrumental in helping Elton to accept his sexual orientation and back out of marrying a woman with whom he’d had a troubled relationship; the incident inspired John's 1975 hit "Someone Saved My Life Tonight."