Snooky Pryor & His Mississippi Wrecking Crew

Snooky Pryor (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 22, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Electro-Fi Records
• ASIN: B00006JKH0
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #34,281 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
The late-career bloom of amplified harmonica pioneer Snooky Pryor continues in fine style as the irrepressible octogenarian leads a band of kindred spirits through a set of old-fashioned, soul-satisfying blues. Pryor sparkles in a setting where he is surrounded by his peers: pianist Pinetop Perkins, eight years his senior; veteran guitarist Mel Brown (Neck Bones & Caviar); and the classic rhythm section of drummer Willie "Big Eyes" Smith and bassist Bob Stroger. Guest guitarist Jeff Healey spices things up on three tracks, but it is the well-seasoned blues bond of the band that carries the day. Pryor is still blowing strong, and his testifying tone, both on the harp and in his expressive vocals, is put to excellent use, especially on an extended take of Sonny Boy Williamson's "Decoration Day." Perkins, taking the vocal on a personalized version of "Pinetop's Grinder Man Blues" and scattering propulsive piano lines through every tune, is a perfect musical partner for Pryor. Combined with unsung guitar hero Brown and anchored by the redoubtable rhythm section, Pryor struts with his usual enthusiastic expertise. --Michael Point

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still Alive And Well, October 22, 2002

By A Customer

Seldom do we see so many Blues legends gathered in one place. Snooky Pryor, Pinetop Perkins, Bob Stroger, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith and Mel Brown show that while they might be old, they don;t miss a trick. No washed up "has beens" here, just the best in the business doing what they do so well...with no signs of slowing down. This is one of those recordings that belongs in every blues lover's collection...and not just out of respect. What do you get when you bring together men who are rated among the world's harmonica players, pianists, bassists, drummers and guitarists? You get an album that is bright, lively, fun, and a near spiritual experience.

5.0 out of 5 stars The Real Thing, June 8, 2007

By	Still Rockin (Texas) - See all my reviews

Snooky Pryor & his Misssissippi Wrecking Crew is a first-rate, good time blues CD. Snooky was a treasure, and you can't go wrong with this one. The modern technological standards make Snooky's latter-day recordings more fun than the earlier stuff. He hasn't lost any energy or ability. The band is smoking good and so are Snooky's vocals.