Posts about blues

Early Life and Beginnings Joseph Vernon Turner Jr., better known as Big Joe Turner, was born on May 18, 1911, in Kansas City, Missouri. From[…]

Memphis Minnie was one of the most influential blues musicians of the 20th century. Her remarkable guitar skills, powerful voice, and bold personality made her[…]

Memphis Minnie, born Lizzie Douglas on June 3, 1897, in Algiers, Louisiana, was one of the most influential and pioneering female blues musicians of the[…]

Robert Nighthawk was a pivotal figure in the development of the blues, particularly in the Delta and Chicago blues styles. Despite not gaining as much[…]

Leroy Carr was one of the most influential blues musicians of the early 20th century. Known for his smooth piano playing and deeply expressive lyrics,[…]

Leroy Carr was a pioneering American blues singer, pianist, and songwriter, whose smooth, urbane style significantly influenced the evolution of urban blues in the early[…]

Elmore James, often called the "King of the Slide Guitar," was a monumental figure in the blues genre. His raw, emotional singing and signature slide[…]

Elmore James, often hailed as the "King of the Slide Guitar," was a pioneering blues musician whose electrifying sound helped shape the course of modern[…]

Roosevelt Sykes, known as "The Honeydripper," was a pioneering blues musician whose boogie-woogie piano playing and distinctive vocal style made him a key figure in[…]

Roosevelt Sykes was one of the most influential blues pianists and singers of the 20th century. Known for his energetic performances, distinctive barrelhouse piano style,[…]