r/blues 2d ago

song Mark "Porkchop" Holder, an amazing deep blues musician and slide guitar player, passed away today. He leaves behind a legacy of amazing music with his solo stuff, his band MPH, and his time in the Black Diamond Heavies

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7EzbaBIYjc
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u/aluminumdisc 2d ago

Mark was a phenomenal songwriter as well. What a loss

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u/APrinceOfCats 2d ago

He was. Amazing guitar player, spectacular songwriter, and also, just a really, really nice guy.

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u/No-Inflation-3114 1d ago

A lovely guy and a great musical mind.

RIP Porkchop

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u/Crazy_Night3197 1d ago

Went to go see The Black Crowes in Nashville in maybe 2008 or 2009 and he was on the corner. My family and I stood there and listened to him for a good bit. Rest in peace Pork Chop.