Posts about blues music

Scrapper Blackwell, born Francis Hillman Blackwell in 1903, was a gifted blues guitarist and singer best known for his partnership with pianist Leroy Carr. Together,[…]

Francis "Scrapper" Blackwell, born on February 21, 1903, in Syracuse, North Carolina, was one of the most influential figures in the development of urban blues.[…]

Alger “Texas” Alexander may not have played an instrument, but his deep, expressive voice and unflinching lyrics made him one of the most compelling blues[…]

Alger “Texas” Alexander was one of the most distinctive voices of early Texas blues. Known for his powerful, almost unaccompanied vocal style and his poignant[…]

Alger “Texas” Alexander was a powerful voice in early Texas blues, known for his passionate vocal delivery and compelling storytelling. Although his career peaked in[…]

James Cotton was a blues harmonica legend whose powerful style and electrifying performances left an indelible mark on the genre. Known as "Mr. Superharp," Cotton[…]

James Cotton, born on July 1, 1935, in Tunica, Mississippi, was one of the most electrifying and influential harmonica players in the history of the[…]

Blind Willie McTell was one of the most influential blues musicians of the early 20th century. His intricate fingerpicking style and evocative storytelling set him[…]

Blind Willie McTell, born William Samuel McTier on May 5, 1898 (or possibly 1901), in Thomson, Georgia, was one of the most influential blues musicians[…]

Big Joe Turner, the "Boss of the Blues," was one of the most influential vocalists in American music history. With his booming voice and electrifying[…]