Rosco N. Gordon III (April 10, 1928 – July 11, 2002), sometimes billed as Roscoe Gordon, was an American blues singer, pianist, and songwriter. He is best known for his hit songs "Booted," (1952), "No More Doggin'" (1952), and "Just a Little Bit" (1960). Gordon was a pioneer of the Memphis blues style. He played piano in a style known as the "Rosco rhythm," with the emphasis on the off-beat. This rhythm was an influence on later musical styles such as Jamaican ska and reggae.
Links to Peel[]
Peel seemed to have first played Rosco's music on his shows in the 70's and would play further material from the blues musician on his programme until 2002, when he played a track from the singer after hearing his recent death.
Shows Played[]
- 16 January 1979: No More Doggin’ (unknown release)
- Peel October 1979: No More Doggin' (7") Modern Oldies
- October 1979 (Virgin In-Store): No More Doggin’ (7 inch) Modern Oldies
- 1982
- 18 October 1982: Let 'Em Try (album - No More Doggin') Charly R&B
- 24 November 1982: Dapper Dan (album - No More Doggin') Charly R&B
- 02 December 1982: Goin' Home Tomorrow (LP - No More Doggin') Charly R&B
- 05 December 1982 (BFBS): Dapper Dan (album - No More Doggin') Charly R&B
- 07 December 1982: That's What You Do To Me (LP - No More Doggin') Charly R&B
- 1990
- 23 August 1990: Do The Chicken (album - Let's Get High) Charly
- 1998
- 21 October 1998: No More Doggin'
- 2002
- 20 August 2002: No More Doggin' (Compilation LP - Bootin': The Best Of The RPM Years) Ace