by Bman | May 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
Audio Fidelity To Release B.B. King & Eric Clapton “Riding With The King” On Limited Edition Numbered Hybrid SACD Two Masters Produce a Contemporary Blues Gem! Camarillo, CA - In honor of the recent passing of blues guitar legend B.B. King, Marshall...
by Bman | May 14, 2015 | Uncategorized
LAS VEGAS (AP) — B.B. King, whose scorching guitar licks and heartfelt vocals made him the idol of generations of musicians and fans while earning him the nickname King of the Blues, died late Thursday at home in Las Vegas. He as 89. His attorney, Brent Bryson, told...
by Bman | Dec 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
I just received the newest release, Blues, Blues Christmas Volume 3 and it's a lot of fun! Led Belly opens with Christmas Is Coming, a rudimentary Led Belly chant blues followed by Rev JM Gates in a rousing Gettin' Ready For Christmas. Victoria Spivey does a great job...
by Bman | Jan 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Born January 27, 1930, Rosemark, Tennessee. Moved to Memphis 1948. Played with Billy 'Red' Love and other influential Delta musicians. First recording was Dry Up Baby (Modern 848). Entered Armed Services 1952, joined Johnny Ace Revue after discharge, having signed...
by Bman | Dec 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
Frank "Sonny" Hines and his wife Sarah bought a house and a farm on 30 acres of land from the Hallet Realty Company in Swanton, Ohio and the Hine's Farm Blues Club was born. As was common in the area for the late 1940s the Hineses began holding house parties and...
