by Bman | Sep 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
Joe "Guitar" Hughes (September 29, 1937 โ May 20, 2003) was an American blues musician, from Houston, Texas, United States. An inventive and versatile performer, Hughes was equally happy with slow blues, Texas shuffles and old R&B hits. Hughes was inspired by local...
by Bman | Aug 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
This blues vocalist from the late '20s and '30s worked under the pseudonym of Sweet Peas, giving shop owners the option of filing her product amongst the frozen foods. With the classic blues style's emphasis on different types of food as a metaphor for sexual...
by Bman | Jul 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
Hersal Thomas (c. 1909 โ July 3, 1926) was an American blues pianist and composer. He recorded a number of sides for Okeh Records in 1925 and 1926.Thomas was born in Houston, Texas, and displayed an early talent for blues playing and composition. He was one of several...
by Bman | Apr 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
Amos Milburn (April 1, 1927 โ January 3, 1980) was an African American rhythm and blues singer and pianist, popular during the 1940s and 1950s. He was born and died in Houston, Texas.One commentator noted, "Milburn excelled at good-natured, upbeat romps about booze...
by Bman | Mar 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
Hubert Robinson had a two-year span as a blues vocalist on the Houston recording scene. His first record was released on Eddie's in 1949 under the name of Hubert Roberson and Orchestra. He moved to the Macy's label the next year and cut several sides for the label...
