Kal David

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David Raskin (born in Chicago on 15 June 1943; died 16 August 2022), who performed as Kal David, was an American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. Raskin’s recording career began as a teenager when, with his band, Kal David and the Exceptions, he was signed to a contract with King Records and later to Vee-Jay Records (another member of the group was Peter Cetera, who later became the vocalist for the band known as Chicago). Later on, Raskin joined musical forces with guitarist Paul Cotton to form the group, The Rovin’ Kind. This band recorded for Dunwich Records, and, following a name change to Illinois Speed Press and a move to Los Angeles, Raskin and Cotton recorded two albums for Columbia Records, Illinois Speed Press and Duet (the former re-released on CD). Raskin then moved to Woodstock, New York, (while Cotton went on to become guitarist for Poco) where he formed The Fabulous Rhinestones with ex-Electric Flag bassist Harvey Brooks. They recorded three albums: Fabulous Rhinestones, Freewheelin’ for Paramount Records, and Rhinestones for 20th Century Records. In the 80s, Raskin worked as a featured guitarist for Etta James, Johnny Rivers and with John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, where he inherited the lead guitar role from Mick Taylor. As a solo artist Raskin recorded two albums for SoulCoast Records, Never a Dull Moment and Double Tuff. A move to Palm Springs, CA, resulted in Blue Guitar, Kal and partner Lauri Bono’s premier Blues and Jazz nightclub, wh

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Crossroads of My Life

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Paragon

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VA - Blues-Rock Drive

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Living The Dream

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Never a Dull Moment

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Akella Presents - Modern Electric Blues - vol.26 CD1 New!

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Akella Presents - Modern Electric Blues - vol.24 CD2 New!

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Akella Presents - Modern Electric Blues - vol.25 CD1 New!

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Blues-Rock Drive

Double Tuff

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Blues Forever 62

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Blues Forever 22

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