Posts about blues music

Luther Allison, an icon of the blues, was born on August 17, 1939, in Widener, Arkansas. His journey through life was marked by hardship, resilience,[…]

Roy Buchanan was a virtuoso guitarist whose name may not be as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, but his influence on the instrument[…]

Gary Moore (1952-2011) was a legendary Northern Irish guitarist and songwriter, renowned for his versatile musical abilities that spanned the genres of rock, blues, and[…]

B.B. King, born Riley B. King on September 16, 1925, in Itta Bena, Mississippi, is widely regarded as one of the greatest blues musicians of[…]

Buster Benton, born on July 19, 1932, in Texarkana, Arkansas, was an American blues guitarist and singer who left an indelible mark on the blues[…]

Ma Rainey, often referred to as the "Mother of the Blues," was a pioneering African American blues singer and one of the earliest professional blues[…]

In the realm of music, few names command as much respect and admiration as Stevie Ray Vaughan. Born on October 3, 1954, in Dallas, Texas,[…]

In the realm of blues music, few names hold as much reverence and influence as that of John Lee Hooker. His soulful voice, infectious rhythm,[…]

In the annals of blues music, few names resonate as profoundly as that of Son House. An influential figure in the early 20th century Delta[…]

In the world of blues music, few names hold as much reverence and admiration as B.B. King. Born as Riley B. King on September 16,[…]