Artist description Sarge Lintecum is a highly decorated, three tour of duty, Vietnam combat veteran (Army/101st Airborne Division 1966, '67, & '68) who has performed before a wide spectrum of audiences. Vietnam veterans across the nation and around the world truly enjoy Sarge's "Vietnam Blues". Sarge's recording, "Vietnam Blues - Combat Tested Blues . . . For Peace", is a moving and healing experience with a full band blues rock sound that can only be described as "pure Sarge."

Music Style Blues/Rock & Jazz

Musical Influences Chico Chism and Lee Oskar

Similar Artists Muddy Waters, John Mayall

Artist History Sarge performs his "Vietnam Blues Show" at concerts, veterans' events, and blues clubs from sea to shining sea. In 1997 and 1999 Sarge performed at the National Convention of the Vietnam Veterans of America. In 1997, in Kansas City, Missouri he was also the opening act at the Grand Emporium Blues Club, twice voted best blues club in the United States, and in 1999 at the Vietnam Veterans of America National Convention in Anaheim, California Sarge represented the VETROCK concert organizers. Sarge is a Vietnam veteran blues man and a powerful performance poet who is a meaningful addition to any event. His music is advertised in "Vietnam Magazine" in the US and other countries and is played around the world on shortwave radio by Vietnam combat veteran, Navy Corpsman, Doc Upton, on the "Vietnam Veterans Radio Network" broadcast by "Radio for Peace International."

Group Members Sarge Lintecum, Chico Chism (former drummer for the late, great Howlin' Wolf), Kenny Skaggs (courtesy of the "Glen Campbell Band"), Clarke Rigsby, Kevin Stoller, Hans Olson, Buddy Reed, Frank Smith, Andy Baade, Todd Chuba, Johnny Rapp, Bob Corritore, Dave Trippy, Jim Simmons (former touring artist with "Yes"), "Bullet" Bill Tarsha (of the "Rocket 88's")

Instruments Guitars, Harmonicas, Keyboard, B3 Organ, Sax, Drums, Awesome Sound Effects

Albums Vietnam Blues - Combat Tested Blues... For Peace

Press Reviews **************************************************************************************************** "This is great stuff with much depth and substance, with excellent potential for a sequel." J.J. Terre, Music Voice Magazine **************************************************************************************************** "... the deeply personal Vietnam Blues is a surprisingly entertaining collection of blues songs." Dean Rhodes, The Arizona Republic **************************************************************************************************** "Vietnam Blues is one man's powerful message and a positive catalyst for change." Lee Oskar, Lee Oskar Harmonica, Inc. **************************************************************************************************** "... his lighthearted attitude and enthusiasm make his performances and his new cassette a winner." Robert Baird, New Times **************************************************************************************************** "... immaculately recorded and produced by Clarke Rigsby ..." Douglas McDaniel, Where It's Hot **************************************************************************************************** "There is plenty of humor on this album, proving how far Lintecum has traveled since his days as a "tripwire vet." Betty Webb, The Tribune **************************************************************************************************** "I've recorded with many artists; it was my pleasure to record on Sarge's album. It should do a million copies." Chico Chism, Cher-Kee Records, U.S.A., Big Bear Records, England **************************************************************************************************** ORDER YOUR COPY OF "VIETNAM BLUES - COMBAT TESTED BLUES... FOR PEACE" TODAY AND SEE FOR YOURSELF IF ALL THESE FOLKS ARE LYIN'. ~ SARGE ~

Additional Info **************************************************************************************************** #1 Sarge is the host of an online radio show, "On The Music Edge With Sarge Lintecum" on the TechEdge Radio Network at : www.techedgeradio.com **************************************************************************************************** #2 Sarge is the 1994 "Slam" (Performance art) Haiku Champion of the United States **************************************************************************************************** #3 Sarge is a member of the Arizona Commission on the Arts Residency Roster and is available for 10 and 20 day workshops at schools in the Southwestern United States. Grants are available to cover 50% of Sarge's fee **************************************************************************************************** #4 Sarge has been included in a new book titled, "Battle Notes: The Music of the Vietanm War" by Lee Andresen. Sarge was also asked to write an endorsement for the back cover. ****************************************************************************************************

Location Tempe, AZ - USA

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