Will Roy Sanders
Will Roy Sanders was truly one of the all-time great entertainers and bluesmen. Sanders, who fronted Memphis’ longest-running and toughest party band the Fieldstones, passed away in January, 2010. While nationally known for the 1st recording of the Albert King smash “Cross-Cut Saw,” Sanders and his band are most famous in Memphis for keeping the blues burning long and hard in Memphis during the fallow period of the 1980 and 1990s at the urban juke joint Green’s Lounge. Shangri-la Projects worked with Mr. Sanders on a live 45, a documentary film, book, & soundtrack cd in order for the world to get a taste of what this incredible bluesman’s life was like to an outsider. He was there every Friday and Saturday night for decades with his top-shelf band to entertain all-comers (and believe me, all did come to Green’s Lounge!). Now the 45, cd, 45, book & documentary remain for all to enjoy and celebrate Sanders’ outrageous life—the story of the blues indeed.
Will Roy Sanders: The Last Living Bluesman VHS
This 45 minute film tells the story of Will Roy Sanders and the fabulous Fieldstones, Memphis’ longest running blues band. Sanders’ story echoes that of many Mississippi cotton farmers who moved to the city as farms became mechanized. Sanders had a wild, almost 50-year career as a bluesmen in the Binghampton Blues Boys (“Crosscut Saw”) as well as 40 years as a singer, guitar player, and all around entertainer with Memphis’ tuffest blues band the Fieldstone.
Highly entertaining and educational story of one of the last of a lost art. Mr. Will Roy Sanders passed away in January, 2010.
Highly entertaining and educational story of one of the last of a lost art. Mr. Will Roy Sanders passed away in January, 2010.
Will Roy Sanders: The Last Living Bluesman Interview Book
his nifty little 64 page book (about 2” x 3”) contains the full transcript of the interview with Memphis bluesman Will Roy Sanders used in the documentary film of the same title. The book also prints many stunning photos of Sanders at home. A beautiful piece of Memphis music history. Sample quote: "Whiskey? That's my hobby!" R.I.P. Will Roy!
Will Roy Sanders - Last Living Bluesman Soundtrack CD
Will Roy Sanders & His Memphis Soul Blues Band - Live at Green's Lounge 7"
There was no better time than seeing Will Roy Sanders strut his stuff on a Saturday night at Memphis' finest blues haunt (burned down in Nov. '97). If you never made it there, we took a snapshot for ya. Highly recommended & essential! Look for the documentary book & film Will Roy Sanders: The Last Living Bluesman available now. RIP Will Roy in January, 2010! Thanks for the good times!