Topic: The world oldest schoolboy is still active ...
Schoolboy Cleve is a legendary harmonica blues artist from Louisiana
who, during World War ll, served under General Douglas MacArthur and
was awarded two Bronze Stars. Cleve, who in his many years in the
entertainment industry, has never forgotten what it was like to be a
soldier in a war zone. His unusual project began in February, 2007,
and is dedicated to all American Soldiers fighting in Iraq and
Afghanistan.
It is an effort to show that there are those who care about our men
and women in uniform and their families. It is a way to boost the
moral and spirit of the men and women who lay their life on the line,
and to show love and support for them.
The project is being carried out by Schoolboy Cleve's record label,
Cherrie Records. Your purchase of our products help support our
efforts! Sponsorship is available.
Schoolboy Cleve is releasing his first historical CD entitled "South
to West-Iron and Gold." The album has taken this living Blues legend
over 50 years to produce. He is known worldwide and considered one of
the greatest harmonica players that ever lived. During his career, he
has played with other legendary artist such as Lightin' Slim, Sonny
Boy Williamson, Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy and Grammy nominee Ron
Thompson. This CD is a compilation of songs from 1954 to 1998,
containing original recordings and unreleased material. Schoolboy
Cleve came by his name when he would ask musicians who came to
Louisiana to perform if he could play with them. He was so good with
the harmonica, and looked so young, that when the musicians would come
back to New Orleans, they would ask, "Where is that little schoolboy?"
Since 1954, over 50 years have passed and most of the founders of the
New Orleans Blues sound are gone. Schoolboy Cleve is now over 80 years
old and has managed to preserve this blues legacy. Because most of the
founders of the New Orleans Blues sound are gone, it makes this
project a rare collector's item because soon there will be no more of
the founding fathers original music to be released.
To purchase Schoolboy Cleve's CD, call 1-(800)-289-6923 or on line at
cdbaby.com