Episode 67 – Mickey Raphael

This Week On Walking The Floor

Mickey Raphael never officially got asked to join Willie Nelson’s band, he was just never asked to leave, and has been going strong with him since 1973. On this week’s episode he blows a little harp and tells a few tales while sitting backstage at the Pantages Theater in Los Angeles.

 

About The Guest

Mickey Raphael is an American harmonica player, music producer and actor best known for his work with Willie Nelson. He has performed or recorded with Jason Isbell, Chris Stapleton, Tom Morello, Paul Simon, Snoop Dogg, Engelbert Humperdinck, Leon Bridges, Neil Young, Norah Jones Bob Dylan, Ray Charles, Duane Eddy, Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Leon Russell, Lionel Richie, Elton John, Mötley Crüe, Zac Brown Band, Dave Matthews, Blue Öyster Cult, The Superuckers, Wynton Marsalis, Lonnie Donnegan, Kenny Chesney, U2, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Blind Boys of Alabama, Waylon Jennings, Aaron Lewis, and Kermit the Frog.

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