Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown | Green Room Tales | House of Blues

Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown caught up with us in 2000 and we covered the blues legend's musical influences, secret to his career longevity, and why he continues to play. What are your favorite memories from Gatemouth? More Green Room Tales:    • Green Room Tales | Exclusive Interviews   Green Room Tales is your chance to watch candid never-before-seen interviews of artists on the road and at the legendary House of Blues in Los Angeles. Check back for new interviews every single week only on this channel! Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (April 18, 1924 - September 10, 2005) was an American musician from Louisiana and Texas. He is best known for his work as a blues musician, but embraced other styles of music, having "spent his career fighting purism by synthesizing old blues, country, jazz, Cajun music and R&B styles". His work also encompasses rock and roll, rock music, folk, electric blues, and Texas blues. He was an acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, who played an array of musical instruments such as guitar, fiddle, mandolin, viola as well as harmonica and drums. He won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album in 1983 for his album, Alright Again! He is regarded as one of the most influential exponents of blues fiddle and has had enormous influence in American fiddle circles. Subscribe to the House of Blues channel! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... The very first House of Blues opened its doors in a converted historical house in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1992 and is home to live music, original folk art, and delta-inspired cuisine. Grown out of founder Isaac Tigret's love for blues music, the House of Blues is dedicated to educating and celebrating the history of Southern Culture and African American artistic contributions to music and art. Visit our website for more information about HOB: http://www.houseofblues.com