by Bman | Aug 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
Memphis Minnie (June 3, 1897 – August 6, 1973) was an American blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. She was the only female blues artist considered a match to male contemporaries as both a singer and an instrumentalistBorn Lizzie Douglas in Algiers, Louisiana,...
by Bman | Aug 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
Isidore "Tuts" Washington (January 24, 1907 – August 5, 1984) was an American Louisiana blues pianist, who exemplified the New Orleans rhythm and blues style, also made famous by musicians such as Professor Longhair.Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States,...
by Bman | Aug 4, 2012 | Uncategorized
Louis Armstrong (August 4, 1901 – July 6, 1971), nicknamed Satchmo or Pops, was an American jazz trumpeter and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana.Coming to prominence in the 1920s as an "inventive" cornet and trumpet player, Armstrong was a foundational influence in...
by Bman | Aug 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
My first solo recording, I'm The Man (Atlantic 1994), was nominated for a Blues Music Award (formerly the W.C. Handy Award). My second Atlantic release, Here And Now, brought me more critical recognition. But I was convinced I would have more promotional support and...
by Bman | Jul 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
Happy Birthday to Buddy Guy...the greatest living blues player. This is an extremely recent concert and if you've seen the footage you are one of the 11.Enjoy this footage of the great Buddy guy!!George "Buddy" Guy (born July 30, 1936) is an American blues guitarist...
