by Bman | Dec 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
JD Short Born February 26, 1902 in Port Gibson, MS Died October 21, 1962 in St. Louis, MO Gifted with a striking and almost immediately identifiable vocal style characterized by an amazing vibrato, J.D. Short was also a very versatile musician. He played piano,...
by Bman | Dec 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
"Soon One Morning," performed by Boyd Rivers (b December 25, 1934 in Pickins, Mississippi) and his wife Ruth May, followed by brief talk on Boyd's cousin Cleophus Robinson. Shot by Alan Lomax, John Bishop, and Worth Long, August 30, 1978, at the Rivers' home in...
by Bman | Dec 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
McKinley Mitchell (December 25, 1934 – January 18, 1986) was an American Chicago-based soul-blues and rhythm and blues singer, who started out performing gospel music. He reor His first recorded single was for Boxer Records around 1959. His big break came with his...
by Bman | Dec 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
Big Amos Patton came to music with one of the more extraordinary pedigrees a man could have, as a nephew of Charley Patton himself. Born in 1921 in Sardis, MS, he grew up along with the blues as a recorded medium, and his own style was heavily influenced by that of...
by Bman | Dec 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
Henry "Son" Sims (August 22, 1890 – December 23, 1958) was an American delta blues fiddler and songwriter. He is best known for his accompanist role to both Charlie Patton and a young Muddy Waters. Sims was born in Anguilla, Mississippi, United States, the only son of...
