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Don't Give My Lard Away - James "Stump" Johnson

James "Stump" Johnson (January 17, 1902 – December 5, 1969) was an American blues pianist and singer from St. Louis.James "Stump" Johnson was the brother of Jesse Johnson, "a prominent black business man," who around 1909 had moved the family from Clarksville,...

Jimmy Hall and the Prisoners of Love with Jack Pearson

Former guitarist with The Allman Brothers Band, Jack Pearson has been playing professionally since the age of 15. Although he may be best known as an A-list blues/rock lead and slide guitarist, Jack is also a soulful, creative songwriter, producer and artist in his...

Monkey Man Blues - CRIPPLE CLARENCE LOFTON

Cripple Clarence Lofton (March 28, 1887 - January 9, 1957), born Albert Clemens in Kingsport, Tennessee, was a noted boogie-woogie pianist and singer.Though Lofton was born with a limp (from which he derived his stage name), he actually started his career as a...

Hound Dog - Elvis Presley

Elvis Aaron Presleya (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King".Born in...

SCISSORMEN TO DEBUT NEW CD/DVD DISC SET, BIG SHOES

SCISSORMEN TO DEBUT NEW CD/DVD DISC SET, BIG SHOES: WALKING AND TALKING THE BLUES, MARCH 20 ON VIZZTONE RECORDS 90-MINUTE DOCUMENTARY DVD PRODUCED BY FAMED MUSIC FILMMAKER ROBERT MUGGE AND ACCOMPANYING LIVE CD PRODUCED BY SLIDE GUITAR MASTER TED DROZDOWSKI NASHVILLE,...