Harmonicist Richard Salwitz, better known as "Magic Dick," celebrates his 77th birthday today. Critic Dave Marsh describes him as "maybe the best White musician to ever play blues harmonica." He first came to prominence with the J. Geils Band in the 1970’s, with whom he also played trumpet and saxophone. "Whammer Jammer" was his showcase number; this performance is from their 1972 live album "Live" "Full House".
The Sound of One Hand Typing 
I haven’t heard these guys in ages thanks.
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Glad you enjoyed them!
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This reminds me why I never liked this band. Just not my preferred style of music to listen to. Never owned a single one of their albums and not sure if I ever listened to one in its entirety. But they did have talent–that I will acknowledge.
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Tossing It Out
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Their early albums were pretty much straight ahead Chicago-style blues. Their later albums deviated from that. I liked them in their blues period…
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OK, all I can say…WOW!
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Learned a lot from listening to him over the years.
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Love this. Haven’t heard it in a long time.
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He’s a fantastic harmonicist (or harp player). I could never hit the high notes like he could…
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oh, I loved them!
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Me, too…
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