by Bman | Jan 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
Byther Smith (born April 17, 1933, Monticello, Mississippi) is an American blues musician, noted for his gritty style and uncompromising delivery.Born the sixth oldest of seven children, Smith immigrated to Chicago in the mid 1950s. Although he worked for a candy...
by Bman | Jan 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
Elmore James (January 27, 1918 – May 24, 1963) was an American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and band leader. He was known as "the King of the Slide Guitar" and had a unique guitar style, noted for his use of loud amplification and his stirring voice.James was...
by Bman | Jan 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
I just received and had the pleasure to review the newest release by Jay Lang and The The Devil's Due. This is not a straight down the middle "blues" recording (whatever that is) but you know what... it's still real good! I listen to a lot of music as you may guess...
by Bman | Jan 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
(b-January 27, 1914)and married to Eugene Powell. Four Women Blues is the kind of anthology that would be assembled by a specialty label like Document or Story of the Blues, not a major label like RCA. And yet here it is, encompassing rare and unreleased...
by Bman | Jan 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
Clyde Maxwell (vocal and guitar) performs "Corrina" as his family and Belton Sutherland listen. Shot by Alan Lomax, John Bishop, and Worth Long at Maxwell's farm, near Canton, Mississippi, September 3, 1978Write on our Facebook Wall or post your Photos of great blues...
