Before it became legendary, it was a lifeline.

The promise behind Mad Dogs & Englishmen wasn’t just music. It was survival. The project, the record, the tour — it helped Joe Cocker stay in the United States. Financially. Professionally. It reset the board for him.

At that moment, you could argue Leon Russell was bigger. Leon had played with The Stones. He was jamming with JJ Cale. He was already respected as one of the greatest sidemen in rock history. He had his own records moving. His name carried weight.

The Mad Dogs & Englishmen record landed on A&M, not Shelter. Different chapter. Different phase.

And when they reunited later? It had been years since they had shared a stage together like that.

Some tours are promotion.

Some tours are rescue missions.

 #HeresTheDealPodcast #MadDogsAndEnglishmen #JoeCocker #LeonRussell #MaxBakerJr #JeffBrownen #oklahomacity

Like, share, and follow so these stories keep getting told.

Follow & Connect:
 Max Baker Jr. Instagram @bmaddmaxx | Facebook @bmaddmaxx 
 Jeff Brownen Facebook @jeff.brownen

Here’s The Deal YouTube Channel
 https://www.youtube.com/@heresthedealok

Here’s The Deal Podcast Website
 https://heresthedealok.com

Buy Here’s The Deal Vintage & Collectables
 https://heresthedealvintagecollectables.com

Get an Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Card
 https://medcardsmadeeasy.net

Concert & Event Production Services
 https://bakerboyspro.com

Buy Roadie CBD Balm & Oil
 https://bakersremedycbd.com