More Muscle from The Shoals : Don Nix ‎– Hobos, Heroes And Street Corner Clowns

I came across Don Nix researching recordings that David Hood from the Swampers had played on.  I then kept an eye out for albums by him at a reasonable price and Hobos, Heroes and Street Corner Clowns was the  first one that I then managed to find.  Half recorded at the Shoals and half in London the album reflects that schizophrenic mix but it still has a lot to offer.

Black Cat Moan sounds like vintage Stones and We gotta Move (Keep on Rolling) is another highlight.

Started to read a bit more on Mr Nix and found out that he was an original member of the Bar-Keys the original Stax house band, before they morphed into the Mar-Keys and the MGs.   After that he took off to LA where he was Leon Russel's room and band mate.  That alliance led him to working with Freddie King and writing some of the best songs and producing King's masterpiece Getting Ready.

There's those connections that go right through my music collection.