Jul 22, 2026 12:37 PM
In Memoriam: Rodney Holmes, 1966–2026
Drummer Rodney Holmes, a powerful presence behind the kit who emerged as an in-demand player on the New York scene…
The soul/gospel group, Blind Boys Of Alabama, has been inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame, joining such artists as the Reverend Al Green, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Elvis Presley, The Gospel Hummingbirds, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Mahalia Jackson and many others.
The group’s next album, Down In New Orleans (Time Life), will be released Jan. 29.
The Blind Boys of Alabama will be touring through the holiday season, performing music from their Christmas album Go Tell It On The Mountain. Below are a list of tour dates.
11/28: Toad’s Place of Richmond, Richmond, Va.
11/30: Fine Arts Center, Amherst, Ma.
12/1: B.B. King Blues Club, New York
12/2: The State Theatre, State College, Pa.
12/4: Clay Center, Charleston, W.V.
12/5: Shaftman Performance Hall, Roanoke, Va.
More info: blindboys.com
A drummer’s drummer, Rodney Holmes gigged with everyone from Joe Zawinul and Carlos Santana to Steve Kimock and the Brecker Brothers.
Jul 22, 2026 12:37 PM
Drummer Rodney Holmes, a powerful presence behind the kit who emerged as an in-demand player on the New York scene…
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