by Bman | Jul 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
John Smith Hurt, better known as Mississippi John Hurt (July 3, 1893 or March 8, 1892 — November 2, 1966) was an American country blues singer and guitarist.Raised in Avalon, Mississippi, Hurt taught himself how to play the guitar around age nine. Singing in a loud...
by Bman | Jul 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
Playing Chicago blues circa 1979 with Steve Freund, Justin O'Brien, Mot Dutko & Dimestore Fred.Lee Jackson (aka Warren Lee) started his blues career in the South, ending his life as a regular performer in the Chicago blues scene. Born in Jackson (Hinds Co), MS (also...
by Bman | Jun 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
COOPER, JOE UNCLE (g) b. 1914-0630, YAZOO CO., MSSorry ...All I could find.If you like what I’m doing, Like ---Bman’s Blues Report--- Facebook Page! I’m looking for great talent and trying to grow the audience for your favorites band! - ”LIKE”“Like” Bman’s Facebook...
by Bman | Jun 28, 2012 | Uncategorized
95-year-old Honeyboy Edwards performing at Cat Head Delta Blues & Folk Art, Clarksdale, Mississippi, on Sunday, April 17, 2011. Accompanied by Bill Abel (guitar) and Michael Frank (harmonica). David "Honeyboy" Edwards (June 28, 1915 – August 29, 2011) was a Delta...
by Bman | Jun 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
James "Son" Thomas (October 14, 1926 – June 26, 1993) was an American Delta blues musician, gravedigger and sculptor from Leland, Mississippi Born in Eden, Mississippi, United States, Thomas was known as a folk artist for his sculptures made from un-fired clay which...
