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The Story of Huddey "Leadbelly" Ledbetter Part 2

Huddie William Ledbetter (January 20, 1888 – December 6, 1949) was an iconic American folk and blues musician, notable for his strong vocals, his virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar, and the songbook of folk standards he introduced.He is best known as Lead Belly....

The Story of Huddey "Leadbelly" Ledbetter

Huddie William Ledbetter (January 20, 1888 – December 6, 1949) was an iconic American folk and blues musician, notable for his strong vocals, his virtuosity on the twelve-string guitar, and the songbook of folk standards he introduced.He is best known as Lead Belly....

Little Red Rooster - Henry Gray

While he is best known for his lengthy tenure with Howlin’ Wolf, Gray also backed a virtual who’s who of legendary Chicago blues artists in the studio, and on the bandstand.Gray’s style was, and still is, instantly recognizable. Rather than play chords like most of...

Stagolee - Hogman Maxey

Matthew "Hogman" Maxey was born January 17, 1917, in Haynesville Louisiana; Hogman Maxey recorded this as a prisoner in Angola State Penitentiary.Write on our Facebook Wall or post your Photos of great blues events! -  Here“Like” Bman’s Facebook page (available...

Lil' Buck Sinegal & His Blues Band

The Li’l Buck Sinegal(born January 14, 1944)and his Blues band is a mix of Blues, Soul, Rhythym & Blues, Rock and everything in between, with a distinct SouthWestern Louisiana feel. Longtime, incredible bassist Lee Allen Zeno & guitarist/vocalist Paul ’Lil...