by Bman | Feb 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
Willie Buck was born in 1937 in the small town of Houston, Mississippi. When he was a boy, Willie spent most of his tme working at a local paper mill making $5 during the day and honing his voice by evening. He began his craft singing in the most popular form of the...
by Bman | Feb 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
Ben Prestage’s musical background began before he was born... even before his parents were born. Ben’s great-grandmother was a Vaudeville musican who toured with Al Jolson and also participated in medicine shows. Her daughter was a Boogie-Woogie pianist and painter...
by Bman | Feb 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
Sam Chatmon (January 10, 1897 - February 2, 1983) was a Delta blues guitarist and singer. He was a member of the Mississippi Sheiks and may have been Charlie Patton's half brother.Chatmon was born in Bolton, Mississippi. Chatmon's family was well known in Mississippi...
by Bman | Feb 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
Walter Vinson (February 2, 1901 – April 22, 1975) was an American Memphis blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was a member of the Mississippi Sheiks, worked with Bo Chatmon and his brothers, and co-wrote the blues standard, "Sitting on Top of the World". Walter...
by Bman | Feb 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
John Littlejohn (guitar & vocals), Carey Bell (Harp & vocals), Willie Kent (bass), Larry Burton (guitar) & Casey Jones (drums) John Wesley Funchess (April 16, 1931 – February 1, 1994) known professionally as John (or Johnny) Littlejohn, was an American electric blues...
