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Buddy Reed & Th' Rip It Ups- Tough Enough [Indie Exclusive Translucent Red] (PREORDER)

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Buddy grew up in Rialto, California, and in 1968 joined George “Harmonica” Smith’s band alongside Rod Piazza and others. They became the house band at Small’s in L.A., backing legends like Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, T-Bone Walker, and Jimmy Reed. Touring as Bacon Fat, they recorded in England with Fleetwood Mac’s producer, Mike Vernon, and toured the U.S. with Big Mama Thornton. Buddy later toured with Little Richard before forming his own trio, Th' Rip It Ups. Known for passionate vocals and fiery slide guitar, Buddy's influences include Muddy Waters and Elmore James. He was inducted into the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame in 1998 and honored for his blues legacy.

"Tough Enough" complete's Buddy Reed's transformation from sideman to frontman. This debut record dropped in 1985, engineered by Bernie Grundman. The record sees its first '40th anniversary' reissue, with expanded liner notes, rare photos and a personal note from the artist.

Tracklist:

  1. (Buddy's) Big Legged Woman
  2. Rock Me
  3. Blues For Mud
  4. You So Fine
  5. You Shop
  6. Rialto Rock
  7. Meet Me In The Moonlight
  8. Sugar Bee
  9. Lonely No More
  10. I'm A Hog For You (Baby)
  11. Kiss My Ass

UPC > 0741869405307

Format > New Vinyl

Label > Red Lightnin Records

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Format: New Vinyl/Blues

Buddy Reed & Th' Rip It Ups- Tough Enough [Indie Exclusive Translucent Red] (PREORDER)

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Release Date: 03.06.2026

 
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Buddy grew up in Rialto, California, and in 1968 joined George “Harmonica” Smith’s band alongside Rod Piazza and others. They became the house band at Small’s in L.A., backing legends like Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters, T-Bone Walker, and Jimmy Reed. Touring as Bacon Fat, they recorded in England with Fleetwood Mac’s producer, Mike Vernon, and toured the U.S. with Big Mama Thornton. Buddy later toured with Little Richard before forming his own trio, Th' Rip It Ups. Known for passionate vocals and fiery slide guitar, Buddy's influences include Muddy Waters and Elmore James. He was inducted into the Arizona Blues Hall of Fame in 1998 and honored for his blues legacy.

"Tough Enough" complete's Buddy Reed's transformation from sideman to frontman. This debut record dropped in 1985, engineered by Bernie Grundman. The record sees its first '40th anniversary' reissue, with expanded liner notes, rare photos and a personal note from the artist.

Tracklist:

  1. (Buddy's) Big Legged Woman
  2. Rock Me
  3. Blues For Mud
  4. You So Fine
  5. You Shop
  6. Rialto Rock
  7. Meet Me In The Moonlight
  8. Sugar Bee
  9. Lonely No More
  10. I'm A Hog For You (Baby)
  11. Kiss My Ass

UPC > 0741869405307

Format > New Vinyl

Label > Red Lightnin Records

Shop online at Darkside Records.

Follow us on Instagram.

> Due to the current limited nature of music titles, ALL CD & Vinyl purchases are limited to FOUR copies per customer, per item. If you place multiple orders for multiples of the same title, your subsequent orders will be canceled.