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Little Red Rooster - Rolling Stones
Lewis Brian Hopkins Jones (28 February 1942 – 3 July 1969), known as Brian Jones, was an English musician and a founding member of the Rolling Stones. Original member Bill Wyman stated about Jones: "...he formed the band.…
Continue Reading »My Girlfriend Left Me - Bill Williams
Bill Williams, a 72-year old bluesman from Greenup. The previously unrecorded Williams ranks among the most polished and proficient living traditional bluesmen, and has a large repertoire embracing ragtime, hillbilly, and even pop material. He is also the…
Continue Reading »How Green Was My Valley - John Fahey
John Fahey (February 28, 1939 – February 22, 2001) was an American fingerstyle guitarist and composer who pioneered the steel-string acoustic guitar as a solo instrument. His style has been greatly influential and has been described as the…
Continue Reading »3 O'Clock Blues - CJ Vaughn & Highway 58
In 1989 CJ Vaughn was born in Coldwater, MI. He grew up in the small farm town of Eaton Rapids, MI, and has lived in Nashville, TN since 2001. CJ started playing the guitar just before moving south…
Continue Reading »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…
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, he’s 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…
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)…
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