by Bman | Dec 30, 2011 | Uncategorized
Ellas Otha Bates (December 30, 1928 – June 2, 2008), known by his stage name Bo Diddley, was an American rhythm and blues vocalist, guitarist, songwriter (usually as Ellas McDaniel), and inventor. He was also known as "The Originator" because of his key role in the...
by Bman | Dec 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
Roebuck "Pops" Staples (December 28, 1914 – December 19, 2000) was a Mississippi-born Gospel and R&B musician. A "pivotal figure in gospel in the 1960s and 70s," he was an accomplished songwriter, guitarist and singer. He was the patriarch and member of singing group...
by Bman | Dec 27, 2011 | Uncategorized
Here's Matt "Guitar" Murphy with the Willie Dixon Band.Matt "Guitar" Murphy (born December 29, 1929) is an American blues guitarist Matt Murphy was born in Sunflower, Mississippi, United States, and was educated in Memphis, where his father worked at the Peabody...
by Bman | Dec 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
Henry 'Mule' Townsend (October 27, 1909 – September 24, 2006) was an American blues singer, guitarist and pianist Townsend was born in Shelby, Mississippi and grew up in Cairo, Illinois. He left home at the age of nine because of an abusive father and hoboed his way...
by Bman | Dec 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
Otis Spann (March 21, 1930 – April 24, 1970) was an American blues musician, who many consider the leading postwar Chicago blues pianistBorn in Jackson, Mississippi, United States, Spann became known for his distinct piano style. Born to Frank Houston Spann and...
