by Bman | Nov 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
Robert Lee McCollum (30 November 1909–5 November 1967) was an American bluesman who played and recorded under the names Robert Lee McCoy and Robert Nighthawk. Born in Helena, Arkansas, he left home at an early age to become a busking musician, and after a period...
by Bman | Nov 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
Guitarist-vocalist Hosea Leavy hails from a small crossroads town called Althermer, Arkansas, located out about 26 miles from Little Rock. Born in 1927, he learned how to play guitar at an early age from his father, also a blues player in the 1920s and '30s, and soon...
by Bman | Nov 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
A longtime staple of Chicago's West Side blues circuit, singer Mary Lane was born November 23, 1935 in Clarendon, Arkansas. After honing her skills in local juke joints in the company of Howlin' Wolf, Robert Nighthawk, Little Junior Parker and James Cotton, Lane...
by Bman | Nov 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
Recorded May 25, 1976 at The Raven & The Rose in Sierra Madre, CA.; Johnny Turner, vocal and guitar; Zaven "Big John" Jambazian, harmonica; Tony Manriquez, bass; Stu Perry, drums Photography by Stanley Kubrick; Mike Butorac: Johnny Turner and his Blues With A Feeling...
by Bman | Nov 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Charley Jordan (January 1, 1890 - November 15, 1954) was a St. Louis blues singer, songwriter and guitarist, as well as a talent scout, originally from Mabelvale, Arkansas. He was known for a unique style that drew on his rural roots. Jordan recorded numerous singles...
