R.I.P. LITTLE MILTON

[Harold_Z]

This from the Stax website:

We are sad to let you know that former Stax Records artist, legendary

bluesman, and great friend of Soulsville has passed away after

suffering a massive stroke on July 27th. We have lost one of the

greatest musical treasures in the world, and one of the most beloved

members of the Stax family. Please keep him and his family in

your thoughts and prayers. We do not have details yet on memorial

services, etc., but will let you know as soon as we do. Our Last

Mondays in Studio A concert with Little Milton, which was scheduled

for September 26th, will take place with an artist(s) yet to be

determined. It will be dedicated to Little Milton and will be

a celebration of

[jazzbo]

Sad to lose this great man!

[desertblues]

So sad to lose yet another of the greats.

[kinuta]

That's sad, I loved Little Milton and had the great pleasure of seeing him a few years ago here in Tokyo in a small club. Man he really burned, in fact it was maybe the best single R&B set I've ever seen. Thanks for the wonderful music .

[JSngry]

Dammit.

[paul secor]

Too many passings. Who will take their places?

Rest In Peace, Mr. Campbell.

[Nate Dorward]

Sorry to hear of this. Hooked on him ever since I heard "Grits ain't groceries, eggs ain't poultry, & Mona Lisa was a man" in my dad's record collection when I was small.

Edited August 5, 2005 by Nate Dorward

[Jim R]

Saw him in SF back around 1980. Great performer. Great career. Man, I wish I had the batteries some of those guys had. RIP Milton.

[John L]

It gets more and more painful to lose blues giants like Little Milton. We only have a few left, and they will not be replaced.

Little Milton was a fantastic artist. I never missed his concerts when he came to town, and was never once disappointed.

RIP

[brownie]

He was Little only by name. He brought a lot of pleasure around.

Another one who will be missed!