Block · one region of the page, as the scanner read it. It may hold a whole story, part of one, several, or an advertisement; stitching blocks into articles is the next step. Text is supplied OCR.
Page 3 · column 2 of 6 · from the scan, no model involved
the National Heritage Award, recognizing him as one of a small, select group of artists whose achievement and strong commitment to our country’s artistic traditions merit special recognition. In other words, he is considered a national treasure. Some say he’s the best blues player alive, and although he’s noted as a world famous musician, songwriter and recording artist, he will only say of himself that he is “just a workin’ man.”
Trish Byerly, his friend and agent for over six years, says, “As long as I have known him, John Jackson remains the best friend I’ve ever had. I can never get over how fascinating he and his music are. He really cares about everything, especially people.” ■
His songwriting continues, even after all these years. How does he do it? “I just dream of it, and I don’t forget it. When I wake up in the morning, I write it down. It’s all there, a complete tune.”
90.4%