"Spider" John Koerner (born August 31, 1938, in Rochester, New York, United States)[1] is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as a guitarist and vocalist in the blues trio Koerner, Ray & Glover, with Dave Ray and Tony Glover. He has also made albums as a solo performer and with Willie Murphy.
Koerner grew up in Rochester, New York, and after a brief military service attended the University of Minnesota.[1] He intended to major in engineering but soon became involved in the Minneapolis music scene, where he met Dave Ray and Tony Glover. They formed a loose-knit trio, releasing albums under the name Koerner, Ray & Glover.[1] The group gained notice with their first album, Blues, Rags and Hollers, originally released by Audiophile in 1963 and re-released by Elektra Records later that year.[2][3]
Koerner was an early influence on Bob Dylan, who mentioned Koerner in his autobiography, Chronicles. Speaking of the early 1960s, Koerner later said, "We were all goofy, you know. We were thinkers and drinkers and artists and players, and Dylan was one of us. He was another guy."[4]
In 1965, Koerner recorded his first solo album, Spider Blues, for Elektra and appeared at the Newport Folk Festival accompanied by Glover. He continued playing on the folk circuit and joined with Willie Murphy to record Running, Jumping, Standing Still in 1969.[5] The duo eventually split up, and Koerner pursued an unsuccessful career in filmmaking, retiring from music and moving to Copenhagen, Denmark.[6] He later returned to music in the traditional folk genre and continued to perform and release new albums from time to time.[2] He now lives in Minneapolis and has two sons and a daughter.
Awardsedit
Koerner, Ray & Glover's star on the outside mural of the Minneapolis nightclub First Avenue
In 1983 the Minnesota Music Academy named Koerner, Ray and Glover "Best Folk Group" and in 1985 inducted them into the MMA Hall of Fame.[7]
In 2008, Koerner, Ray & Glover were inducted into the Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame under the category Blues Recordings for Blues, Rags and Hollers.[8]
Koerner, Ray & Glover has been honored with a star on the outside mural of the Minneapolis nightclub First Avenue,[9] recognizing performers that have played sold-out shows or have otherwise demonstrated a major contribution to the culture at the iconic venue.[10] Receiving a star "might be the most prestigious public honor an artist can receive in Minneapolis," according to journalist Steve Marsh.[11]
^ abRuhlmann, William. "'Spider' John Koerner: Biography". Allmusic.com. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
^Harrison, Mark (September 2009). "Spider John Koerner at The Green Note Cafe". Blues in London. from the original on October 12, 2009. Retrieved May 22, 2010.
^Sokol, Brett (January 28, 2000). "Ensnared in Spider's Blues". Miami NewTimes. from the original on November 2, 2012. Retrieved May 8, 2010.
^AllMusic, Release particulars of Running, Jumping, Standing Still June 2, 2013, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 24, 2012.
^Blues, Rags and Hollers: The Koerner, Ray & Glover Story (video documentary). 1995. Latch Lake.
^"Tony Glover official web site". Mwt.net. Retrieved October 8, 2010.
^"Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame 2008". Gtcbms.org. Retrieved May 30, 2019.
^. First Avenue & 7th Street Entry. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
^Bream, Jon (May 3, 2019). "10 things you'll learn about First Avenue in new Minnesota History Center show". Star Tribune. Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
^Marsh, Steve (May 1, 2019). "First Avenue's Star Wall". Mpls.St.Paul Magazine. Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
^Robinson, Spider (July 13, 2006). "Spider's Diary: The Best Music Festival I Know". Spider Robinson: Online Diary.
External linksedit
Interview with "Spider" John Koerner, The Current, Minnesota Public Radio, 2017
Illustrated Koerner, Ray & Glover discography
May 02, 2024
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For the Canadian artist see John Koerner artist Spider John Koerner born August 31 1938 in Rochester New York United States 1 is an American guitarist singer and songwriter He is best known as a guitarist and vocalist in the blues trio Koerner Ray amp Glover with Dave Ray and Tony Glover He has also made albums as a solo performer and with Willie Murphy John KoernerKoerner in 1993Background informationBirth nameJohn KoernerAlso known as Spider John KoernerBorn 1938 08 31 August 31 1938 age 85 Rochester New York United StatesOriginSt Paul MinnesotaGenresBluesOccupation s Singer songwriter guitaristInstrument s Vocals guitar harmonicaYears active1963 presentLabelsElektraRed HouseTim Kerr RecordsWebsiteOfficial web site Contents 1 Biography 2 Awards 3 Discography 4 In popular culture 5 References 6 External linksBiography editKoerner grew up in Rochester New York and after a brief military service attended the University of Minnesota 1 He intended to major in engineering but soon became involved in the Minneapolis music scene where he met Dave Ray and Tony Glover They formed a loose knit trio releasing albums under the name Koerner Ray amp Glover 1 The group gained notice with their first album Blues Rags and Hollers originally released by Audiophile in 1963 and re released by Elektra Records later that year 2 3 Koerner was an early influence on Bob Dylan who mentioned Koerner in his autobiography Chronicles Speaking of the early 1960s Koerner later said We were all goofy you know We were thinkers and drinkers and artists and players and Dylan was one of us He was another guy 4 In 1965 Koerner recorded his first solo album Spider Blues for Elektra and appeared at the Newport Folk Festival accompanied by Glover He continued playing on the folk circuit and joined with Willie Murphy to record Running Jumping Standing Still in 1969 5 The duo eventually split up and Koerner pursued an unsuccessful career in filmmaking retiring from music and moving to Copenhagen Denmark 6 He later returned to music in the traditional folk genre and continued to perform and release new albums from time to time 2 He now lives in Minneapolis and has two sons and a daughter Awards edit nbsp Koerner Ray amp Glover s star on the outside mural of the Minneapolis nightclub First AvenueIn 1983 the Minnesota Music Academy named Koerner Ray and Glover Best Folk Group and in 1985 inducted them into the MMA Hall of Fame 7 In 2008 Koerner Ray amp Glover were inducted into the Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame under the category Blues Recordings for Blues Rags and Hollers 8 Koerner Ray amp Glover has been honored with a star on the outside mural of the Minneapolis nightclub First Avenue 9 recognizing performers that have played sold out shows or have otherwise demonstrated a major contribution to the culture at the iconic venue 10 Receiving a star might be the most prestigious public honor an artist can receive in Minneapolis according to journalist Steve Marsh 11 Discography editwith Koerner Ray amp Glover Blues Rags and Hollers 1963 Lots More Blues Rags and Hollers 1964 The Return of Koerner Ray amp Glover 1965 Good Old Koerner Ray amp Glover 1972 One Foot in the Groove 1996 with Willie Murphy Running Jumping Standing Still 1969 Music Is Just a Bunch of Notes 1972 with Tony Glover Live The 400 Bar 2009 Solo Spider Blues 1965 Some American Folk Songs Like They Used To 1974 Nobody Knows the Trouble I ve Been 1986 Raised by Humans 1992 StarGeezer 1996 March 1963 2010 What s Left of Spider John 2013 In popular culture editScience fiction writer Spider Robinson adopted his nickname out of admiration for Koerner and his music 12 References edit a b c Colin Larkin ed 1992 The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music First ed Guinness Publishing p 1397 ISBN 0 85112 939 0 a b Ruhlmann William Spider John Koerner Biography Allmusic com Retrieved May 8 2010 Harrison Mark September 2009 Spider John Koerner at The Green Note Cafe Blues in London Archived from the original on October 12 2009 Retrieved May 22 2010 Sokol Brett January 28 2000 Ensnared in Spider s Blues Miami NewTimes Archived from the original on November 2 2012 Retrieved May 8 2010 AllMusic Release particulars of Running Jumping Standing Still Archived June 2 2013 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved July 24 2012 Blues Rags and Hollers The Koerner Ray amp Glover Story video documentary 1995 Latch Lake Tony Glover official web site Mwt net Retrieved October 8 2010 Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame 2008 Gtcbms org Retrieved May 30 2019 The Stars First Avenue amp 7th Street Entry Archived from the original on April 18 2020 Retrieved May 10 2020 Bream Jon May 3 2019 10 things you ll learn about First Avenue in new Minnesota History Center show Star Tribune Minneapolis St Paul Minnesota Retrieved May 10 2020 Marsh Steve May 1 2019 First Avenue s Star Wall Mpls St Paul Magazine Minneapolis St Paul Minnesota Retrieved May 10 2020 Robinson Spider July 13 2006 Spider s Diary The Best Music Festival I Know Spider Robinson Online Diary External links editOfficial website Interview with Spider John Koerner The Current Minnesota Public Radio 2017 Illustrated Koerner Ray amp Glover discography Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title John Koerner amp oldid 1217496685, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
