Carl Drew live at the BB Kings Bluesclub Memphis TN aug 14, 2007

Carl Darvin Drew, at 87 years young (2007), is the oldest, active, blues guitarists in the world. Mr. Drew started playing blues in 1937 with Baby Colloway and now has over 70 years blues experience. Over the course of his life, Mr. Drew has played with some of the best in the business and he is still going strong. Mr. Drew has traveled all over the world and made his way back to Beale St. The Carl Drew Blues Band features female vocalist, Miss Joyce Henderson. Miss Joyce is from Chicago and has over 15 years blues experience herself. Joyce belts out blues in styles similar to Aretha Franklin and Katie Webster. Bass player, Leroy Hodges, is a Grammy nominee and has been the recording bass player for the legendary superstar, Al Green, for 30 years. Together, along with all of the Carl Drew Blues Band members, they bring dedication and professionalism to their music and performances of traditional and contemporary blues.

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[anthensum]

as of August 13 2011 he is still going strong, Great show! glad to be able to see him

[lonesomejob]

It's a Gibson RD, I think. He's an amazing man.

[makalavena]

What kind of guitar is he playing.He's good.

[slim2nonexxx]

hey pam tha t is so awesome ,im i blues harp playrer and wud b so honered 2 play with carl

[pamelakward]

I am a sax player and I played with Carl the entire summer of 2001. I was 16 years old at the time...he taught me to play the blues. :) I'm a working musician in Nashville now. Need to take a trip back to Memphis and play with him again.

[slim2nonexxx]

wow,Louise you did it again. I love the blues and this was a real treat ,thanks again

[louisemusiclover]

Unbelievable totally Awesome , Brilliant performance Carl Darvin Drew and only 87yrs young way to go !!!!!

I loved it Carl !!!!

5 stars *****