{"id":147,"date":"2006-04-19T02:09:20","date_gmt":"2006-04-19T09:09:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.louielouie.net\/blog\/?p=147"},"modified":"2010-07-21T15:12:46","modified_gmt":"2010-07-21T22:12:46","slug":"original-blues-brother-to-undergo-cancer-therapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.louielouie.net\/blog\/?p=147","title":{"rendered":"Original Blues Brother to Undergo Cancer Therapy"},"content":{"rendered":"

A long time ago, John Belushi<\/strong> was in Eugene, Oregon, working on a movie that would be a smash hit. Actually, it was more than just a “smash hit.” It was the most successful comedy motion picture, according to the box office returns. This movie was “Animal House,” which re-introduced the song LOUIE LOUIE to the American mainstream. It was also the very first movie for Kevin Bacon<\/strong>, who’s been the subject of a “six degrees concept<\/a>,” but that’s another story entirely….<\/p>\n

\"Curtis<\/p>\n

A lot of really great things happened for John Belushi, besides the fact that this particular motion picture catapulted him into super-stardom. One of the great things that happened for John was the chance for him to discover some of the excellent musical talent that was happening in the town where production was taking place. Eugene, Oregon may not have seemed like a likely place where one could find some world-class talent, but for John Belushi, he discovered a virtual goldmine. A local musician by the name of Curtis Salgado<\/strong> had a real cool stage persona, wearing dark sunglasses, and singing the blues as if his life depended on it. John saw this act, and was absolutely blown away. In fact, John was so mesmerized by what he saw, that he sought out Salgato for some musical education, and then appropriated the concept of the invention of the “Blues Brothers<\/strong>.” John created “Joliet Jake” as a direct tribute to the persona developed by Curtis Salgado.<\/p>\n

Curtis Salgato has had a very interesting career. He’s been a member of the Grammy Award winning band Roomful of Blues, sang as a part of the Robert Cray band, and enjoyed a short stint as vocalist for Santana. Over the past 17 years, he’s been a highly respected figure in the Pacific Northwest music scene, performing regularly, and speaking out to educate people on the dangers of alcohol and drug abuse.<\/p>\n

Recently, Curtis Salgado has been diagnosed with liver cancer and has begun preparations for treatment. Next month he will receive treatments with the hope of a liver transplant surgery in the future. His website<\/a> quotes Curtis directly:<\/p>\n

“I am fortunate to be under the care of an incredible team of doctors and nurses and am inspired by the courageous people that have faced this fight before me,” the 52-year-old performer said from his home this week. I am also extremely grateful for the overwhelming support from my family and friends.”<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A concert performance in Spokane, WA has been rescheduled for June 3rd and doctors are confident that Curtis and his band will be able to continue to perform this year. A special account has been created for donations to help Salgado with medical costs and an all-star benefit concert is also being planned.<\/p>\n

Donations can be made for the “Curtis Salgado Fund” at any US Bank or can be mailed to:<\/p>\n

US Bancorp
\n2550 NW 188th Avenue
\nHillsboro, OR 97124.<\/p>\n

For more information, please log onto CurtisSalgado.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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