Booker T. Jones

Watching Booker T. Jones on stage is to witness living, breathing history come alive. With a music career dating back to 1961 with the legendary Stax Records, Jones has played for many greats in the music industry, including his own band, Booker T. & the M.G.’s.
Jones’ significance to the music industry is hard to understand until you see him live and he rattles off hit song after hit song you’ve undoubtedly heard, but never knew he performed on. From the anthemic blues tune “Green Onions,” to Otis Redding’s soul classic “Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay,” all the way to Dylan’s “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door,” which he played bass on, Jones still performs all the fan favorites. In addition to the hits he played on, some of the more fun moments in a Booker T. Jones show, is when he plays hits by the artists he’s influenced. From Lauryn Hill’s “Everything Is Everything” to Prince’s “Purple Rain,” Jones breaks off, in a fantastic soulful fashion, some of the best songs in the popular music canon. A chance to see Booker T. Jones is worth every cent. So, treat yourself.

Beside of the fact that this amazing musician is so humble although he met and played with the "who is who" of blues music, he still appreciates every single fan. After the show he took at least one hour to sign CDs and have a short chat with his fans; very friendly, honest, and relaxed. The show itself doesn't really need a comment; it was just amazing. The guys hat so much fun. And when he played "Hey Joe" I could not avoid some tears in my eyes. I simply take my hat off to Booker T.