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The Skinny
If you're not familiar with the term "roadhouse rock," kindly let Delbert McClinton provide the syllabus to your introductory course. The Lubbock-born blues-rock maestro got his start in the '60s with the Rondells, a lengendary garage band. His early solo work in the '70s is being reissued at what seems like a compilation a month, but it's his more contemporary efforts that have really caught the notice of fans. His 1997 album "One of the Fortunate Few" garnered all sorts of critical acclaim, and boasted a guest list that included Lyle Lovett, John Prine and B. B. King. His newest release, this year's "Nothing Personal," is gathering the same favorable reviews.
The Crowd
Fans of roots rock in the Dave Alvin school.
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McClinton has written hits for Waylon Jennings and Emmylou Harris.
As leader of the house band at the legendary Fort Worth club Jacks, McClinton honed his chops backing blues luminaries like Lightnin' Hopkins and Big Joe Turner.
