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LIGHTNIN' SLIM & WHISPERING SMITH
Lightnin' Slim (March 13, 1913 - July 27, 1974) was an African-American Louisiana blues musician, who recorded for Excello Records and played in a style similar to its other Louisiana artists.Lightnin' Slim was born Otis V. Hicks in…
Continue Reading »Heavy Rain - Darcy Perry Band
Darcy Perry is one of New Zealand's most loved and respected blues artists. He is also a songwriter, producer and band leader. An entertainer with a deep understanding of the blues, heβs shared the stage with some of…
Continue Reading »STOOP DOWN BABY LET YOUR DADDY SEE - Chick Willis
Robert "Chick" Willis (born September 24, 1934, Cabiness, Georgia) is an American blues singer. His cousin was Chuck Willis.Chick Willis served in the military in the early 1950s before working as a chauffeur for Chuck Willis during his…
Continue Reading »Room To Move - Stringbean and the Stalkers
Stringbean is the pre-eminent Bluesman of the Jersey Shore. He is one who has always stayed true to his roots. A veteran performer and recording artist, Stringbean is now releasing his fifth CD on the long running blues…
Continue Reading »Tribute or Ripoff - What's The Difference?
As a part of my exploration (and subsequent posting of my finds) a few weeks ago, someone who I have a lot of respect for, a real aficionado and professional in the business commented that someone who I…
Continue Reading »RIP Iverson Minter AKA Louisiana Red March 23rd, 1932- to February 25, 2012. - Bob Corritore
It is with a heavy heart that we report the passing of one of the greatest and most beloved traditional blues artists. Louisiana Red died this afternoon at a hospital in Germany (Note Europe is 9 hours ahead)…
Continue Reading »Louisiana Red has passed. This is confirmed.
It is a sad day to hear that Louisiana Red has passed. On the 21 of February it was reported elsewhere that he had died but upon further investigation it was found that he was hospitalized of an…
Continue Reading »Louisiana Red reported dead
It has been reported that Louisiana Red has passed. It was reported that he had passed earlier in the week and was quickly shown not to be true. I will check further into this and report back on…
Continue Reading »That Will Never Happen No More - John Jackson
Born on February 25, 1924, in Rappahannock County, Virginia; married Cora Lee Jackson; seven children; died on January 20, 2002, in Fairfax County, Virginia.Performed at parties and dances, early 1940s; gave up performing due to violence encountered while…
Continue Reading »Four Day Creep - Ida Cox
Ida Cox (February 25, 1896 β November 10, 1967) was an African American singer and vaudeville performer, best known for her blues performances and recordings. She was billed as "The Uncrowned Queen of the Blues"Cox was born in…
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