Today I'd like to feature Alberta Hunter, who reappeared in the mid-70s after a hiatus in her musical career - at age 82.
Two-fisted double jointed rough and ready man...kind of like Mister Anchovy hehe
Nobody knows you when you're down and out. Ain't it the truth?
So what happened during that gap in Alberta Hunter's career? She became a nurse, and only returned to singing when the hospital she worked at retired her.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
My Castle's Rockin'
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Saw her with Erwin Helfer (piano) at Chicago Folk Fest right around this time ('78). She hobbled out on his arm, sat down in the straight chair, draped an arm over the mic stand, and proceeded to Burn. The. House. Down.
Totally in charge, and totally great.
Another excellent posting - she rocks my boat. What a life she had as well.
I'm still getting to know more
great artists with you... :-)
She was quite a woman and funny too.
Wow Dr. C. I bet that was a fantastic show!
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