The Boondocks by Aaron McGruder for February 15, 2024
February 14, 2024
February 16, 2024
Transcript:
Huey: No, I'm looking for Clarence Carter...uh-huh, Carter. You never heard "Strokin'"? It's blues... What about Johnnie Taylor? No Johnnie Taylor? What about Bobby "Blue" Bland? Look, I need a cheap gift for my Granddad, and he likes the blues. What blues you got? Eric Clapton?! I said blues!! Don't make me come down there and smack somebody...I have stress issues!!
drbee 10 months ago
You Tell ’em, lad! Accept no substitutes!
PoodleGroomer 10 months ago
Dave Brubeck canceled his concerts in the South when they wouldn’t let him use his black bass player.
Ellis97 10 months ago
Looks like Huey’s gonna need to find a new present for grandad.
notmoving Premium Member 10 months ago
Strokin’ is Blues?????
SofaKing Premium Member 10 months ago
Maybe they have some Robert Johnson? Clapton is a racist.
jrankin1959 10 months ago
Hey, kid — Clapton always considered himself, first and foremost, a blues musician.
StevePappas 10 months ago
I saw B B King live, but I’ll take Bobby “Blue” Bland’s version of God Bless The Child any time it is offered.
frankito 10 months ago
Wynton Marsalis recorded an album of old-time blues with a band of superb New Orleans musicians. Plus Eric Clapton on guitar. If he’s good enough for Mr. Marsalis, he should be good enough for Huey. By the way, it’s a terrific album.