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Great Blues Artists of Oregon

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Paul DeLay Ambassador Portland Oregon 8-5-07 Paul deLay . . . . . . . Nominated by Harmonica John Feb. 2, 2003 Paul deLay Dies Wednesday March 7, 2007 But his Band and his Music lives on   Above photo by Norman Eder

. . . . . The Paul deLay Band http://www.pauldelay.com/home.ihtml

I was on a best friends level with Paul DeLay for over 40 years. We played together every chance we got. His big body , heart , and soul were in every note he played. He heard musical "things" the rest of us never could, and used them in his unique and individual style , but loved the Blues and stayed close to the Blues genre that he loved so deeply. Paul DeLay was, without any doubts or questions, the best Blues Harmonica player the good Lord has yet to produce. Enough said.

Jimmy Lloyd Rea 10/27/09

I would like to nominate Paul De Lay for the BHF.
I first became aware of Paul around 1993 or so. My first impressions were that he had a tremendous voice and harmonica style. Upon closer listening I discovered that he was a very clever lyricist too. His songs painted vivid pictures of real life stories. He is truly one of the great harp players and singer songwriters to ever come down the pike. His music was infectious even for those who were not blues fans per se, his music spoke to people. Musicians will study his music and style for generations to come. Paul has to be rated up there with the best ever. Little Walter, Sonny Boy, WIllian Clarke just to name a few. His legacy will live on for a hundred years. Jim Harris 10/31/09

Bill Rhoades Ambassador Portland Oregon 2-6-08 Bill Rhoades . . . . . . . . . .. . . .

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Jim Mesi Ambassador Portland Oregon 8-29-07 Jim Mesi . . . jimmesi.com . . . . . .. . . .

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Lloyd Jones Ambassador Oregon 8-29-07 Lloyd Jones . . . www.lloydjonesmusic.com

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Greg Johnson Ambassador Portland Oregon 10-20-09 Greg Johnson .   Cascade Blues Association Board Members 2011. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .(pictured left to right, back row) . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . John Etten, Treasurer; Greg Johnson, President;. . . . .Chris Todd, Membership Secretary; . . (front row) . . Jerri Shelton, Vice President; & Jody Gunn, Secretary. .. . . .

. . .Oregon's Blues History Page

Great Blues Artists of Oregon inducted into The Blues Hall of Fame ® include: Ron Carnes BHF Ambassadors Jimmy Lloyd Rea Paul DeLay Bill Rhoades Jim Mesi Lloyd Jones Greg Johnson