Posts about blues

Carey Bell was one of the great harmonica masters of Chicago blues, a musician who carried the tradition forward with both fire and finesse. Born[…]

Carey Bell, born in 1936 in Macon, Mississippi, was one of the most respected blues harmonica players of his generation. A key figure in the[…]

Herman "Junior" Parker was a bluesman with a velvet voice, a gifted songwriter, and a unique ability to blend blues with soul, R&B, and even[…]

Herman "Junior" Parker was one of the most influential blues singers of the 1950s and 1960s. Known for his warm, velvety voice and innovative musical[…]

R.L. Burnside was a legendary figure in the blues world—an artist who embodied the raw energy of Mississippi hill country blues while effortlessly adapting his[…]

Robert Lockwood Jr., also known as Robert Jr. Lockwood, was one of the few bluesmen directly taught by the legendary Robert Johnson. With a career[…]

Robert Lockwood Jr. may not be as widely known as some other blues legends, but his impact on the genre is undeniable. A highly skilled[…]

Robert Lockwood Jr. was born on March 27, 1915, in Turkey Scratch, Arkansas, a small rural community near Marvell. He grew up surrounded by music[…]

Rosco Gordon was a pioneering blues and R&B artist whose unique offbeat piano style helped shape the sound of early rock 'n' roll and reggae.[…]

Rosco Gordon might not be the first name that comes to mind when talking about blues legends, but his influence runs deep in the veins[…]