Robert “Housewine” Roden

For those of you that have followed the band since the beginning, I’m sorry to report the passing of Robert “Housewine” Roden.  Robert passed early Monday morning January 23, 2012. Bobby was truly one of the greatest tenor saxophonists on the planet. A true beatnik that loved every note and brought a smile to anyone who heard him play! Let’s “Hit The Road With Housewine” for a minute and share some of his adventure.

Rudy Draco & Housewine

Continuing south, we find “Housewine” in his element. “Live” at BB Kings in Los Angeles, we often had guests join us (James Cotton, Red Allen, Carrey Bell). Their first words to me would always be … “who’s that tenor player man?” “He’s fantastic!”  Other beatniks would come from miles around to hear “Housewine play!

Continuing south, we find “Housewine” in his element. “Live” at BB Kings in Los Angeles, we often had guests join us (James Cotton, Red Allen, Carrey Bell). Their first words to me would always be … “who’s that tenor player man?” “He’s fantastic!”  Other beatniks would come from miles around to hear “Housewine play!

Rudy Draco, Housewine & Terry Hanck

I chose to remember my friend, master musician, and road dog … Tearing the roof off the place with his horn!!!

Great memories!!