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I Wouldn´t Treat A Dog - Bobby Blue Bland
Robert Calvin Bland (born January 27, 1930) better known as Bobby “Blue” Bland, is an American singer of blues and soul. He is an original member of The Beale Streeters[1] and is sometimes referred to as the "Lion…
Continue Reading »I Wrote A Letter - John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers with Sippy Wallace
John Mayall, OBE (born 29 November 1933) is an English blues singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, whose musical career spans over fifty years. In the 1960s, he was the founder of John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, a band which…
Continue Reading »I`m A Lonely Man - Sonny Boy Williamson
Aleck "Sonny Boy Williamson" Miller (possibly December 5, 1912 – May 25, 1965) was an American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter, from Mississippi. He is acknowledged as one of the most charismatic and influential blues musicians, with…
Continue Reading »I´d Rather Be Blind - Curtis Salgado
Curtis Salgado (born February 4, 1954, Everett, Washington) is a Portland, Oregon based blues, R&B, and soul singer-songwriter. He plays harmonica and fronts his own band as lead vocalist. Salgado was the inspiration behind John Belushi's creation of…
Continue Reading »I'd Rather Be a Wino - Sallamandra Blues & Cia
Cool blues band from Brazil.... that's all i know. Like my Facebook Page, Post your video on my Wall or post your Photos of great blues events! Share your favorite posting and get more exposure for your favorites…
Continue Reading »I'd Rather Drink Muddy Water - Jesse "Wild Bill" Austin
Jesse Austin's voice was always a tough act to follow. Like Howlin Wolf, Jesse's singing always commanded attention and fans. His big voice combined with the irresistible grooves he dished out on his Hammond B-3 organ. Jesse "Wild…
Continue Reading »I'd Rather Go Blind - Etta James
Etta James (born Jamesetta Hawkins; January 25, 1938 – January 20, 2012) was an American singer. Her style spanned a variety of music genres including blues, rhythm and blues, rock and roll, soul, gospel and jazz. Starting her…
Continue Reading »I'd Rather Go Blind - Beth Hart
Beth Hart (born January 24, 1972) is an American singer who became famous with the hit "LA Song (Out of This Town)", which aired during Episode 17 of the 10th and final season of Beverly Hills, 90210. While…
Continue Reading »I'd Rather Go Blind - Grainne Duffy Band
Gráinne Duffy is an Irish singer-songwriter from Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, Ireland. All Access Magazine described her music as a "powerhouse of soul and inspiration mixed with desire and passion". Her Success has led her to play 3 days…
Continue Reading »I'd Rather Go Blind - Lamont Cranston Band
From the rural hometown settings of Hamel, Minnesota and the river banks of Minneapolis/St. Paul, the blues influence surfaced as early as the mid 1960's for what was to become "The Lamont Cranston Blues Band". By 1969, The…
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