Bman's Blues Report

Haskel Thompson was born in Winston-Salem, NC in 1932, . Captain Luke gave Haskel his nickname Whistlin’ Britches a year ago. “He has an amazing spirit and exudes utter joy when he sings.” -Tim Duffy “It is great being part of Music Maker and meeting different artists. I love it to the death. I love knowing that we are trying to help people. It is wonderful going out to entertain because we bring happiness, joy, and peace. I got children out here clicking and going on. When they see me they say, ‘Here comes the clicker.’ They try their best to do it.” “It makes me feel so good to be recognized. I want to sing it, I want to talk about it, I want to dance with it, I want to spread the news of our organization.” Write on our Facebook Wall or post your Photos of great blues events! -  Here

Although after considerable research I have not been able to find any verification of this, it is reported by Music Maker Relief Foundation that Haskel “Whistlin’ Britches” Thompson from Winston-Salem, NC has died from an aggressive form of throat cancer I am saddened by this news. All our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones. I will bring further information as it becomes available. Write on our Facebook Wall or post your Photos of great blues events! -  Here