The Blind Boys of Alabama

I had to catch a plane last Friday so I was not able to tell you about the passing of Clarence Fountain, one of the leaders of the Blind Boys of Alabama

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/06/obituaries/clarence-fountain-88-dies-led-the-blind-boys-of-alabama.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fobituaries&action=click&contentCollection=obituaries®ion=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=sectionfront

I also was not able to tell you that one of the more memorable concerts I have attended in the last five years was the appearance of the Blind Boys of Alabama at Napa's Uptown Theater a few years ago.  I seem to recall telling someone, at the time, how remarkable it was to see a group of men in their 70's and 80's perform with such electric energy that it put most contemporary artists to shame.  And I did so want to tell you about it last week.

Well, I missed that opportunity, but today is a new day and I am able to make some amends.  And so, while it is difficult to convey the electricity generated by the Blind Boys of Alabama, I think this video comes close

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA17BmsklFA

And now, before I go out for my evening walk, allow me to say Rest In Joy Clarence Fountain, and thank you for sharing the energy with us for so many, many years.

Peace,

Everett "Skip" Jenkins