by Bman | Jun 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
Shirley Griffith (April 26, 1908 โ June 18, 1974) was an American blues singer and guitarist, mainly based in Indianapolis. He is best known for his recordings, "Walkin' Blues" and "Bad Luck Blues". Griffith was born in Brandon, Mississippi, United States. He died...
by Bman | Jun 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
William DuBois Diamond ['Do Boy' is a misunderstanding of 'DuBois']b. March 12, 1913 in Canton (Madison County), Mississippi date and location of death unknownIf you like what Iโm doing, Like ---Bmanโs Blues Report--- Facebook Page! Iโm looking for great talent and...
by Bman | Jun 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Aron Burton has been hard at work for the past fifty years, securing his place in musical history as a master of the blues, and becoming one of the most sought-after bass players in the business. Born in Senatobia, Mississippi on June 15th 1938, Aron took interest in...
by Bman | Jun 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
James Carr (June 13, 1942 - January 7, 2001), was an American Rhythm & Blues and soul singer.Born to a Baptist preacher's family in Coahoma, Mississippi, Carr began singing in church and was performing in gospel groups and making tables on an assembly line in Memphis,...
by Bman | Jun 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
George W. Robinson was born in Aberdeen, MS. on June 12, 1934. He learned how to play harmonica from his older brother Jesse, who was a local musician. Robinson moved to Chicago in 1952, and it was there that he sat-in with other musicians such as Elmore James &...
