The Delbert McClinton Project
A Work In Progress
The Delbert McClinton Project:
Three phases come together to tell the story of an American Legend. Grammy Award-winning Blues Legend Delbert McClinton kicks off his 75th birthday celebration in November, and begins the next chapter of his career. I am looking forward to telling this story. What's on your bucket list?
The Journal of Texas Music History, 2016:
"Delbert McClinton: One Of The Fortunate Few" - Diana Finlay Hendricks
Three phases come together to tell the story of an American Legend. Grammy Award-winning Blues Legend Delbert McClinton kicks off his 75th birthday celebration in November, and begins the next chapter of his career. I am looking forward to telling this story. What's on your bucket list?
The Journal of Texas Music History, 2016:
"Delbert McClinton: One Of The Fortunate Few" - Diana Finlay Hendricks
2016 Official Bio
by Diana Hendricks
Multi-Grammy Award winner Delbert McClinton is “One of the Fortunate Few,” who has managed to live his dreams for more than six decades. The stars have aligned for Delbert. Those stars may have leaned toward the blues, but Delbert has managed to keep them on the bright side.
Multi-Grammy Award winner Delbert McClinton is “One of the Fortunate Few,” who has managed to live his dreams for more than six decades. The stars have aligned for Delbert. Those stars may have leaned toward the blues, but Delbert has managed to keep them on the bright side.
2015 Media Releases
Delbert McClinton:
On B.B. King, legacy and plans for the future
by Diana Hendricks
NEW YORK CITY (5.17.15)– Delbert McClinton played to a packed house at B.B. King’s Blues Club on West 42nd in New York on Saturday night, the night after King died.
“B.B.’s death touched all of us, but we didn’t get that sense of a wake that night at the club. People set up an impromptu memorial out on the street, but you know how that street is on a Saturday night – so packed you can’t fall down,” McClinton said. “But fortunately, the place was packed. It was a great show, it’s a great venue, and we were hot as a pistol from the first note. We always draw a big crowd there. We celebrated music. Everyone had a good time. I know I did.”
Delbert McClinton:
On B.B. King, legacy and plans for the future
by Diana Hendricks
NEW YORK CITY (5.17.15)– Delbert McClinton played to a packed house at B.B. King’s Blues Club on West 42nd in New York on Saturday night, the night after King died.
“B.B.’s death touched all of us, but we didn’t get that sense of a wake that night at the club. People set up an impromptu memorial out on the street, but you know how that street is on a Saturday night – so packed you can’t fall down,” McClinton said. “But fortunately, the place was packed. It was a great show, it’s a great venue, and we were hot as a pistol from the first note. We always draw a big crowd there. We celebrated music. Everyone had a good time. I know I did.”
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Note from Diana:
As I work on this Texas Music History Journal feature, the larger book project, and the overall archival history of Delbert McClinton, I want to share a few of my favorite links who have encouraged and supported this project.
Delbert's Official Website
Center for Texas Music History
Clay McClinton
Southwestern Writers Collection
Lone Star Music Magazine
Brian T. Atkinson
Tamara Saviano
Nancy Coplin
Jenni Finlay
As I work on this Texas Music History Journal feature, the larger book project, and the overall archival history of Delbert McClinton, I want to share a few of my favorite links who have encouraged and supported this project.
Delbert's Official Website
Center for Texas Music History
Clay McClinton
Southwestern Writers Collection
Lone Star Music Magazine
Brian T. Atkinson
Tamara Saviano
Nancy Coplin
Jenni Finlay