Johnny Adams with George Porter Jr, Circa 1990

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Published on: May 19th, 2014

In his 1998 obituary, OffBeat noted that Johnny Adams was "regarded by fans, critics and musicians throughout the world as one of the finest singers associated with New Orleans R&B and jazz". Check him out in these videos from the Lone Star Roadhouse in New York, with accompaniment by George Porter Jr.

"Walking on a Tightrope"

 

"Lost Mind"

 

"Body and Fender Man" (note: beginning is cut off)

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