Dr. Ross has always been one of my favorites, for two reasons: perfect tone--that wheezing country sound--and his own distinctive bounce-groove. He's an underappreciated player. Thanks much for posting this.
first blues gig I ever saw......Dr. Ross the harmonica boss at the King Eddy, Calgary....he didn't play guitar then....only harp. The house was mostly empty.....and I had never heard of him. I am older and wiser now...wish I had that evening back
I had the amazing luck and great privilege to have an appointment with The Doctor at the original Freight & Salvage Coffee House in Berkeley,California,around 1969. That was a small place,so we were right close to the stage,and he was just like this! I remember a couple of the guys from the Commander Cody band were there,shouting for The Doc to do the Boogie Disease!
I saw him a bunch of times when I lived in Michigan. He was an old man, but still sounded the same. One time there was a photo exhibit of blues artists before the show, and he was walking around looking at them. I chatted briefly with him about some of the artists. He knew many of them, and had played with them. Including Mance Lipscomb. I said "I bet that sounded good." He said "It sure did."
Years and years of practice, makes it looks easy, try doing it...thats a real talent there. I met Doctor Ross..Ohh yes I did, he signed my records too!! Holy Moly!!
Real music is killed in cold blood these days. I met him live in Belgium in the mid 8-ties with Archie Edwards and Flora Molton , a night to remember till the end of my days !
Growing up as a Christian in Memphis TN my mother told told me there would be no blues played in this house Now 37 just really heard his music "my uncle" although we never meet .
I was unfamiliar with this man until seeing the DVD from which this is taken. He was one of the lesser-known blues figures. He was immensely talented. It is hard enough to pay the guitar, let alone three instruments all at the same time. I decided to get a CD of his recordings.
Yeah, I remember you talking about him in one of your Harp lessons. And was so happy that someone out there could break it down and teach his style a bit. Blues and boogie from detroit is one of my all time favorite cd's. it's live as well. We need more video's of him posted. If you got anymore dr ross tips i would love to hear em.
I know "Boogie Disease" and yes, the tune is the same, but these are obviously (mostly) Little Junior Parker lyrics. The original version of Boogie Disease are definitely different.
Nope, it's definitely called Boogie Disease. Arhoolie bought the tapes direct from Dr Ross in May 1972 and that's what was the original recording of this song was listed as (according to sleeve notes of Arhoolie CD371)
Dr. Ross has always been one of my favorites, for two reasons: perfect tone--that wheezing country sound--and his own distinctive bounce-groove. He's an underappreciated player. Thanks much for posting this.
Ahhh!!! The legend himself.
my uncle singing that song!!!
What a lucky, lucky person you are to have had such a huge talent for an uncle.
And he's still singing it! I wish I'd met him.
That's wonderful! Your Uncle was a genius :)
Mr.Ross Ross ...Lord I love him!!! Been a fan for years. All things at once!!! Gifted
You happen to live in Flint?
I just found out today that Dr. Ross is the great uncle of a dear good friend. He won a Grammy in 1981. What a legend. I am blown away.
A one man band with a distinctive romping sound that featured boogie rhythms. This is sensational!!
yep, priceless footage by the ONE & ONLY Doctor Ross (1925 - 1993 R.I.P. Gone but NOT forgotten).
Dr. Ross. is the boss!!! He was the best one man band in the history of the Blues!!!😀😀😀
The good doctor has the cure and that's for sure.
first blues gig I ever saw......Dr. Ross the harmonica boss at the King Eddy, Calgary....he didn't play guitar then....only harp. The house was mostly empty.....and I had never heard of him. I am older and wiser now...wish I had that evening back
Dr. Ross is amazing with his one man band. I love the upside down guitar played lefty.
That's so cool
This is the Real Thing!
Very Talented Musician
First Class 🎸🎸
Superieur 👌👌
Why am I only discovering this now? 🤠😎👏👍
I had the amazing luck and great privilege to have an appointment with The Doctor at the original Freight & Salvage Coffee House in Berkeley,California,around 1969. That was a small place,so we were right close to the stage,and he was just like this! I remember a couple of the guys from the Commander Cody band were there,shouting for The Doc to do the Boogie Disease!
I saw him a bunch of times when I lived in Michigan. He was an old man, but still sounded the same. One time there was a photo exhibit of blues artists before the show, and he was walking around looking at them. I chatted briefly with him about some of the artists. He knew many of them, and had played with them. Including Mance Lipscomb. I said "I bet that sounded good." He said "It sure did."
a wonderful performer and a very humble man.I worked with him at GM.
Years and years of practice, makes it looks easy, try doing it...thats a real talent there. I met Doctor Ross..Ohh yes I did, he signed my records too!! Holy Moly!!
Real music is killed in cold blood these days.
I met him live in Belgium in the mid 8-ties with Archie Edwards and Flora Molton ,
a night to remember till the end of my days !
Amazing rhythm and harmonica playing.
Un des meilleurs modèles pour les blues'men....!!
Boogie immortel, merci Dr Ross
Beautiful...!
jlt.sblues
I saw him several times in the late sixties in Michigan. Sure takes me back to hear him again.
Nice to see and hear him again. I saw him play in The Hague back in '74.
Growing up as a Christian in Memphis TN my mother told told me there would be no blues played in this house Now 37 just really heard his music "my uncle" although we never meet .
+northmemphis48 My Great Uncle, talked to him on the phone once with my mom.
+frozeen blayde lil Ross is that you
The SOUND...wow. So good. Thanks for posting!
I know the feelin'...I got my .44 this mornin..so long it makes my shoulder sore
What a classic! This is Music!
Genius!! Talk about making the most of what you've got.
YEEOWWWWWW!!!!!!
I was unfamiliar with this man until seeing the DVD from which this is taken. He was one of the lesser-known blues figures. He was immensely talented. It is hard enough to pay the guitar, let alone three instruments all at the same time. I decided to get a CD of his recordings.
Dr Isaiah Ross, tell it like, it really is.
love it
Hugs... Here comes the blues again!
Thanks Allison
Ciao
RoughMax
way2go Uncle Ike 👍👍👍
thanks, Dr Ross!
Esto illumina mi blues
thats beautiful man
Cool blues!
this is it / like whaaatt?!?!?! 🙌🙌🙌
Tanta coisa que dá pra fazer sozinho... vixe hehe curti
love it!!!
perfect performance.
Yeah, I remember you talking about him in one of your Harp lessons. And was so happy that someone out there could break it down and teach his style a bit. Blues and boogie from detroit is one of my all time favorite cd's. it's live as well. We need more video's of him posted. If you got anymore dr ross tips i would love to hear em.
Superb.
Es una maravilla este hombre es un genio
favoloso!!!
int nothing like a ov Dr Ross to listen to while your bopping around the living room Hep cat's live on forever rock rock
I'm gonna keep on BOOGIE'N till they trow me in the hearse
Extraordinario
Who are the 11 tone deaf turds who disliked this musical gem....unbelievable
harpdaddyone One tone deaf turd must have seen the light
When someone stirs the soul like this Ace, it’ll always fuck up a few. Herd species eh.
Let 'em suffer.
Genius ..
awesome
Hrs really cool
Good Music :)
Genius!
Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival 1969 (?) and writeup in Flint Journal same year.
this is fucking amazing
I WANNA BOOGIE!
Old Folks boogie!
nice video!
I have rare Dr. Ross tunes in my vids.
His Fortune Records songs.
lets purtee
boogie
Feeling blue? Call the doctor!
Guaranteed to cure all ills of man or beast
I know "Boogie Disease" and yes, the tune is the same, but these are obviously (mostly) Little Junior Parker lyrics. The original version of Boogie Disease are definitely different.
P.S. I saw Jesse 'Lone Cat' Fuller there,too. He lived in Oakland,right next door to Berzerkeley.
Jesse " Lone Cat " Fuller the One Man Band sometimes set up in the window of Clyde's Amp Repair in downtown Oakland
Nope, it's definitely called Boogie Disease. Arhoolie bought the tapes direct from Dr Ross in May 1972 and that's what was the original recording of this song was listed as (according to sleeve notes of Arhoolie CD371)
Correct.
This song is called "Boogie Disease".
Wow what a to get High....................
Si je ne me trompe pas, il joue en gaucher avec une guitare de droitier :-)
őstehetség!
@busessuck Actually we worked together in Flint.That's where Doc lived.So no I didn't meet any Detroit bluesmen there.
@Japas77 we are still doin`!!!
BOB LOG III
SCHOOLEY
DAD HORSE EXPERIENCE
ETC....
the one-man-boogie goes on my friend ;)
I need to see the doctor...
anyone know what tuning guitar is in ? great stuff !
He starts the boogie at 1:49
Somebody share the tabs
I just uploaded "Cat Squirrel"
its called feel so good
He keeps sayin he wants to boogie. Anyone know if he got to boogie? Or did somethin come up?
He's probly tuned to a open G here.
What key harmonica is he playing
plays his guitar and his harp upside down
HMFY
Hrs really cool