Elmore Nixon

Blogs
October 19, 2011
Houston "Doghouse" Blues Pianist Earl Gilliam Dead At 81
Rocks Off contributor William Michael Smith just called in to regretfully inform us that Houston blues musician Earl Gilliam has passed away. Gilliam's manager, Sheri Goodman, told Smith that Gilliam died at his home near Tomball of advanced lung disease. The piano player was famous for host ... More >>
Blogs
October 19, 2011
Earl Gilliam: "A Huge Loss That Can't Be Filled"
Another of Houston's unique blues treasures, the effusive, ebullient and always stylish pianist Earl Gilliam, has moved on to the big juke joint in the sky. Gilliam, 81, died peacefully this morning at his home in Tomball of advanced lung disease.
Music
November 18, 2010
Sam's Place
Lightnin' Hopkins finally gets his own historical marker.
Blogs
November 15, 2010
Lightnin' Hopkins Dedication Draws Overflow Crowd
Photos by Matthew KeeverL-R: R. Eric Davis, Texas Johnny Brown, Milton Hopkins. For more photos from Saturday, see our slideshow here.Lightnin' Hopkins is official. Saturday morning, a crowd that overflowed the tent erected due to the inclement weather (though it never actually rained) showe ... More >>
Music
December 28, 1995
Home with the Blues
Joe "Guitar" Hughes has never strayed far from the town that gave him his sound