The Sammy Dee Blues Band + Band in Longmont, CO

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Sammy Dee Morton has played Louisiana and Texas style Blues for 35 years. His smooth, soulful and energetic way of playing has captured many an ear. Sammy Dee developed his chops playing alongside Blues and Cajun performers such as: Kenny Neal, Debbie Davies, Tab Benoit, and Doug Kershaw.
In the 70's, Sammy Dee managed a recording studio and used his off hours to further develop his musical talents. His goal was to create his own style. Over the years, Sammy discovered his longing to master the Blues.
In the 80's, he played 6 years in a shag band in South Carolina and this helped to develop his strong command for rhythm. Later on in his life, while touring with Doug Kershaw (the Rajin Cajun), Sammy found himself at the New Orleans Jazz Fest opening for greats like Al Green and B.B. King and at Austin Texas,Steppenwolf.
Sammy Dee spent five and a half years touring with Doug in the U.S., Canada and overseas. Also, he spent a while living in Louisiana near New Orleans and played with several special musicians which added more influence to his playing style.
In 2004, hereleased his first all original album, Redheaded Stepchild which is available worldwide.
In 2005, Sammy Dee toured coast-to-coast on his Red, White & Blues Tour in support of the album. And while on tour at his show in Hammond, Louisiana, was awarded by Official Louisiana State Decree as an "Honorary Louisiana Bluesman", a rare and respected recognition.

Screen name:

SammyDee

Member since:

Jul 09 2018

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years together:

15

Gigs played:

Over 100

Age:

70 years

Influences

Tab Benoit, Joe Bonamassa, Freddie King, Albert Collins, BB King, Kenny Neal, Debbie Davies, Doug Kershaw, Eric Clapton

Members Of Band

Sammy Dee Morton: vocals, guitar

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