by Bman | Sep 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
Guitar Shorty (born David William Kearney, September 8, 1939, Houston, Texas, United States) is an American blues guitarist. He is well known for his explosive guitar style and wild stage antics. Billboard magazine said, โhis galvanizing guitar work defines modern,...
by Bman | Sep 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
Freddie King (September 3, 1934 โ December 28, 1976), thought to have been born as Frederick Christian, originally recording as Freddy King, and nicknamed "the Texas Cannonball", was an influential African-American blues guitarist and singer. He is often mentioned as...
by Bman | Sep 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
Birthright Blues Project, here shown with Bob Corritore will be playing the Rising Biscuit Stage (formerly emerging artist) at this October's King Biscuit Blues Festival! Get Facebook support for your favorite band or venue - click Here โLikeโ Bmanโs Facebook page...
by Bman | Aug 29, 2011 | Uncategorized
"Blind" Willie Johnson (January 22, 1897 โ September 18, 1945) was an American singer and guitarist whose music straddled the border between blues and spirituals. While the lyrics of all of his songs were religious, his music drew from both sacred and blues...
by Bman | Aug 27, 2011 | Uncategorized
Amos Milburn (April 1, 1927 โ January 3, 1980) was an African American rhythm and blues singer, and pianist, popular during the 1940s and 1950s. He was born and died in Houston, Texas. One commentator noted, "Milburn excelled at good-natured, upbeat romps about booze...
