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John "Juke" Logan
12+ albums
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John Farrell Logan got his nickname by playing Little Walter's harmonica-instrumental gem, "Juke," incessantly. Rockin', multi-media-style, in the music world for over 3 decades, Juke's worked with countless major recording artists and musical trendsetters, such as Ry Cooder, Albert Collins, Leon Russell, & Los Lobos. Like attracts like. And then there's radio. Juke was one of the most respected and popular blues jocks on Southern California radio (teamed with co-host Ellen Bloom, for National Public Radio affiliate KPCC, LA's "Friday Nite Blues Revue"). Sadly, the station's format changed in early 2000, as is so often the case in Los Angeles, so the Friday Nite Blues Revue will have to remain in people's hearts and heads. Juke and Ellen played host to a good many wonderful artists throughout the years, and have gathered together a CD of one of a kind in studio performances....it's called "Friday Nite Live" and is availible on the Pacific Blues label. Yeah, his harp blows on a ton of commercials. Keep your ears peeled for his work with Ry Cooder. Dig both for the soundtrack of 1984's "Streets of Fire" film, and for the blues-based feature, "Crossroads." Logan played off-camera harmonica for the star and worked behind the scenes as coach, composer, and consultant. You want more? OK, how about "La Bamba" to "Midnight Run" to "Heathers." And if you have a TV, Juke's harp was prominent on the theme and score of the original "Roseanne" show for 9 seasons. He plays bass harmonica
