by Bman | Sep 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
Dobbins was born in Brinkley, AR. on September 9, 1901. After his debut disc he never recorded again until he teamed up with guitarist Mike Stewart (Backwards Sam Firk) recording as a duet at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis for Adelphi Records for two recordings in 1970....
by Bman | Aug 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
Jimmy Witherspoon (August 8, 1920 – September 18, 1997) was an American jump blues singerJames Witherspoon was born in Gurdon, Arkansas. He first attracted attention singing with Teddy Weatherford's band in Calcutta, India, which made regular radio broadcasts over the...
by Bman | Aug 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
Welcome to the Cruize Brothers. Three of the current members of the Cruize Brothers are in the Blues Hall of Fame. A legendary band that started back in the 70's in San Diego, California, and has lasted over 40 years in one form or another. I've been really blessed to...
by Bman | Aug 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Willie Hale (born August 15, 1945), often known by the name Little Beaver, is an American R&B guitarist, singer and songwriter featured on many hit records since the 1960s.Hale was born in Forrest City, Arkansas, and acquired the nickname "Little Beaver" as a child...
by Bman | Aug 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
Frank "Son" Seals (August 14, 1942 – December 20, 2004) was an American electric blues guitarist and singer.He was born in Osceola, Arkansas where his father, Jim "Son" Seals, owned a small juke joint. He began performing professionally by the age of 13, first as a...
