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Blues From Elmo - Henry Qualls

Born July 8, 1934, Cedar Grove, Elmo, Texas, USA, d. 7 December 2003. Probably the last elder statesmen of Texas blues, it fell to individuals such as Qualls to carry the mantle, in a less than competent way,…

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Blues Gone South - Papa J

REAL BLUES FESTIVAL FOUNDER PAPA J RELEASES NEW CD, "THE BIG SHOW;" TO DEBUT CD ON ANN THE RAVEN'S SHOW THIS SATURDAY, JULY 9TH LIVE ON KCSN 88.5 FM, 5-9 P.M. Papa J is the creator of the…

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Blues Got Me Again - Jackie Brenston

Jackie Brenston (August 15, 1930 – December 15, 1979) was an African American R&B singer and saxophonist, who recorded, with Ike Turner's band, the first version of the proto-rock and roll song "Rocket 88". Brenston was born in…

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