Rock Me Baby: Beverly 'Guitar' Watkins, the Rick Fowler Band

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- March 10, '17. "Ya'll ready for a little blues?" Beverly "Guitar" Watkins recently recovered from a bout of pneumonia, performing with the Rick Fowler Band at the Foundry, Athens, Ga. Grateful to be on stage, the energetic 78-year-old blues legend has been performing since the '50's when she was a member of Piano Red's band in Atlanta, Ga.

The Rick Fowler Band also has a lifetime of experience and is a world class ensemble that skillfully supports Beverly whenever they play together. Rick Fowler - guitar, vocals. Michael Doke - slide guitar, vocals. Deane Quinter - drums, vocals. Greg Veale - bass, vocals. Tim White - Hammond organ. Sadly, Ms. Beverly passed away Oct. 1, 2019 after complications from a stroke. Her energy, love, and spirit is sorely missed.

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1. Love this! Thank you!

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2. For sure, Beverly Watkins is terrific, nice band.

[CottonBear]

3. This is great! She was so wonderful. Thanks for posting.

I never saw her in concert. She had such an interesting life.

Rick Fowler is an amazing musician & sound engineer.

I know both him and Greg Veale. I’’ve heard them play many times over the years.

Greg was a member of the great Athens, GA band, The Normaltown Flyers. Greg and Dean more recently played with another Athens legend, Connor Tribble.

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4. Beverly Watkins was terrific, there are 2 more videos

with her at the end of this selection, 'Sweet Home Chicago' and another song. I'd like to know more about her.

That's great you are so familiar with the Athens, Ga. band, appreciate the first hand info.