I got to work with Pine in August before he died and it was an incredible experience. What a sweet and kind soul. He signed my 1937 Gibson amp and told me how he "played one of them a long time ago." I didn't know he had ever been a guitarist. He said he was til his girl friend in Clarksdale shot him in the arm and screwed it up, so he took up piano. What a guy.
I guess now we should call him Pine Box Perkins. No disrespect intended; I saw him 4 or 5 years ago and was struck by his amazing vitality and sense of humor. Class act and still performing in his nineties. Thanks for all the great music.
Heaven done called another blues stringer back home. Saw him play in Austin last year and got his autograph. Not only a great entertainer, but a very dignified, approachable man. Truly one of the greats. Thanks for 97 years of class.
Although I knew this had to come sometime, it nevertheless hurts my heart to know he's gone. I have attended his birthday celebrations for years, along with his occasional summer concerts in the park, and watching him has always inspired me to continue my own endeavors in music.
Pinetop, I hope the twinkling night and stars love and appreciate you as much as you have loved tinkling the ebonies and ivories for our benefit here on earth.
R.I.P You left us a treasured legacy of your magic. It cannot replace your existence in our lives but be trusted that your presence is etched in our hearts and souls for eternity.
I got to work with Pine in August before he died and it was an incredible experience. What a sweet and kind soul. He signed my 1937 Gibson amp and told me how he "played one of them a long time ago." I didn't know he had ever been a guitarist. He said he was til his girl friend in Clarksdale shot him in the arm and screwed it up, so he took up piano. What a guy.
gatorblue 8 months ago
@gatorblue i thought he got cut
RcUniverseGuy 4 months ago
I guess now we should call him Pine Box Perkins. No disrespect intended; I saw him 4 or 5 years ago and was struck by his amazing vitality and sense of humor. Class act and still performing in his nineties. Thanks for all the great music.
gridjid 10 months ago
News reporters probably love Justin Bieber...thats why they rushed the news report :| R.I.P Pinetop <3
bishop934 11 months ago
A true Legend, RIP
xPaulWilsonsMusicx 11 months ago
Truly a great Ambassador of the Blues, a survivor, and an examplar of blues-class.
Gearyite 11 months ago
RIP
scratchneck 11 months ago
=(
Bonapartess 11 months ago
This world is a lesser place without him and his like. RIP
bellgab 11 months ago
very sad loss. I am crying right now. Rest In peace Mr. Perkins
ferbluesy 11 months ago
R.I.P. Pinetop.
sevadaj 11 months ago
It is truly a sad day, RIP Pinetop
CassandraAntares 11 months ago
All the older legends are dying off :(
It's not like any more are popping up to replace them!
LeMunson 11 months ago
Gone but not forgotten...R.I.P. Pinetop Perkins.
RHMETAL 11 months ago
Heaven done called another blues stringer back home. Saw him play in Austin last year and got his autograph. Not only a great entertainer, but a very dignified, approachable man. Truly one of the greats. Thanks for 97 years of class.
"...now take your place."
6StringsDownForever 11 months ago 5
rest in peace sir. although i have never heard your music im sure as hell it sounds better than anything on the radio today
imfromtambunan 11 months ago
Too bad he had to die in Texas, of all places.
GOPHater 11 months ago
@GOPHater Austin, Texas is the only cool place to live in Texas, don't knock it till you've lived here!
sevadaj 11 months ago
@sevadaj what? dallas is awesome!
BigTimeBluesFan989 9 months ago
@BigTimeBluesFan989 If you say so.
sevadaj 9 months ago
The only thing worse than dying in Texas is having to live in Texas.
Except for Austin.
cdm99999 11 months ago
A true legend. And all he gets is 26 seconds on a news cast :(
woodfam66 11 months ago 12
We will miss Pinetop Perkins as the old blues guys check out of this realm. RIP, sir.
memfisman 11 months ago
sad news,, RIP Pinetop.
Detoxx23 11 months ago
rest in peace feller @kxan- thanks for this news feature, as short as it is. Pinetop's music with Muddy Waters is legendary.
merseymained 11 months ago
so damn sad.
emmbee 11 months ago
rip from georgia
iagogitidze 11 months ago
True legend. Thanks Pinetop! rip.
stoelefj 11 months ago
Although I knew this had to come sometime, it nevertheless hurts my heart to know he's gone. I have attended his birthday celebrations for years, along with his occasional summer concerts in the park, and watching him has always inspired me to continue my own endeavors in music.
Pinetop, I hope the twinkling night and stars love and appreciate you as much as you have loved tinkling the ebonies and ivories for our benefit here on earth.
You will be missed.
HoboJustice 11 months ago
R.I.P You left us a treasured legacy of your magic. It cannot replace your existence in our lives but be trusted that your presence is etched in our hearts and souls for eternity.
stilettorose 11 months ago