Duster Bennett
Anthony "Duster" Bennett (born September 23, 1946 in Welshpool , Powys , Mid Wales , † March 26, 1976 in Warwickshire ) was a British blues musician. He played as a one- man band by beating the drum with one foot, playing the harmonica on a rack and playing his guitar. This mixture was compelling and unique, so that he was a welcome guest in the blues clubs.
Career
His career began at the art school in Kingston upon Thames and Guildford . In his live performances he combined his own compositions in the style of Jimmy Reed with blues standards. He was often supported by his friends Peter Green and Top Topham . In the early 1960s, he also played the harmonica often as a session musician . In 1970 he became a member of John Mayall's Bluesbreakers and went on tour with them in America. After appearing with Memphis Slim , he drove home, fell asleep on the steering wheel, and collided with a truck, killing him.
Discography (selection)
- 1968: Smiling Like I'm Happy
- 1969: Bright Lights (live session)
- 1970: 12dbs
- 1975: fingertips
- 1998: I Choose to Sing the Blues
- 1999: Comin 'Home
- 2000: Shady Little Baby
- 2006: Complete Blue Horizon Sessions
Web links
- Duster Bennett at Allmusic (English)
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Bennett, Duster |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Bennett, Anthony |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British blues musician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | September 23, 1946 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Welshpool , Powys , Mid Wales |
| DATE OF DEATH | March 26, 1976 |
| Place of death | Warwickshire |