The Honeydrippers were a rock and roll band of the 1980s, deriving their name from Roosevelt Sykes, an American blues singer also known as "Honeydripper". Former Led Zeppelin lead singer Robert Plant formed the group in 1981 to satisfy his long-time goal in having a rock band with a heavy rhythm and blues basis.
Who were the original members of the honeydrippers?
The original lineup featured guitarists Robbie Blunt and Andy Sylvester, saxophonist Keith Evans, saxophonist/harmonica player Ricky Cool, bassist Jim Wickman, and drummer Kevin O'Neil.
Who is the honeydrippers singer?
Robbie Blunt
Where are the honey drippers from?
England, United Kingdom
Who played on the honeydrippers?
- Robert Plant vocals.
- Andy Silvester guitar.
- Kevin O'Neill drums.
- Ricky Cool harmonica.
- Jim Hickman bass.
- Keith Evans saxophone.
- Wayne Terry bass.
- Robbie Blunt guitar.
Did Jimmy Page play with Honeydrippers?
Formed originally in Worcestershire, the band was also composed of fellow former Led Zeppelin member Jimmy Page; Jeff Beck (a former Yardbirds member like Page); and other friends and well-known studio musicians including original Judas Priest guitarist Ernest Chataway.
Where was honeydripper filmed?
Saturday night, the New York filmmakers returned to Alabama's Black Belt to show their new picture "Honeydripper" to the home folks in Greenville, where they filmed for five weeks in the fall of 2006.8 Feb 2008
What is the movie Honey dippers about?
An Alabama blues club owner (Danny Glover) must find a stand-in for his main attraction at the last minute in “Honeydripper.” John Sayles' "Honeydripper" is set at the intersection of two movements that would change American life forever: civil rights, and rhythm & blues.17 Jan 2008
What's the meaning of honey dipper?
Honey-dipper meaning Filters. (chiefly US) A worker who collects household sewage from sewage tanks. noun.
What is Honey Dripper slang for?
Honeydripper: According to one definition, the term was black slang for a "sweet" man. It was also a blues song by Joe Liggins, who wrote "The honeydripper, he's a killer, the honeydripper he's a solid gold cat, he's the height of jive he's a riffer, the honeydripper."11 Feb 2008
What year did the honeydrippers come out?
The Honeydrippers: Volume One
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