St. Louis Rhythm and Blues
Preservation Society

St. Louis' Newest Home for R & B Music

David Dee - April 13, 2010

Kranzberg Arts Center Studio
501 North Grand Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63103

David Dee

The Society's master classes are an opportunity for music fans to listen and learn as musicians demonstrate their musical styles and discuss their career and musical influences.

Mississippi-born guitarist/vocalist David Dee has been a fixture on the blues scene of St. Louis for more than three decades. Best-known for his 1982 regional hit “Goin’ Fishing,” he continues to perform with his band throughout the Midwest and the UK.
Residing in East St. Louis since childhood, Dee sang gospel at the age of 12. Although he temporarily moved with his parents to Chicago at the age of 16, David returned the first chance he got, finding employment with a variety of vocal groups.

After serving a stint in the military, he formed a vocal group, David & the Temptations. Although he initially tried his hand at playing keyboards, alto saxophone, and bass, Dee permanently switched to the guitar in 1972.

TICKETS: $10.00 (Adults); $5.00 (Students with ID card) Tickets available at the door.

For reservations, please call 877-808-2696 or email cwashington@randbpreservation.org.

Membership Information

The R & B Society offers you opportunities to support our work by becoming a member. Please click here to download information about our membership program.

Our Mission

The mission of the Society is to preserve, recognize, and promote the heritage of rhythm and blues in the St. Louis region.

St. Louis holds a unique place in the history and development of this art form. As African Americans migrated from the southern states—particularly Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama—for better economic and social opportunities, St. Louis became one of primary stopping points for blues musicians.

Today, cities such as Cleveland and Memphis have Rock ‘n’ Roll museums; Memphis and Detroit have Soul Music museums; Chicago has a Blues museum; and New Orleans has a Jazz museum.

St. Louis is joining these cities as the St. Louis Rhythm and Blues Preservation Society recognizes R & B pioneers such as Bennie Smith, Marion “Little Walter” Jacobs, Chuck Berry, Fontella Bass, Ike & Tina Turner, Albert King, Little Milton and many others who helped put St. Louis on the musical map.

Quick Hits

An article entitled St. Louis looking to recover rich blues history describes the rich history of blues music in St. Louis. 

 

Wynton Marsalis says "the blues is the true American music. Read the article on the CNN Opinion web site.

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