Posts about blues

James Henry Cotton (July 1, 1935 – March 16, 2017) was one of the most influential blues harmonica players in American music history. Known for[…]

J. B. Lenoir was one of the most original and socially conscious figures in the history of American blues. A gifted singer, guitarist, and songwriter,[…]

Houston Stackhouse was an American blues guitarist, singer, and musician whose career placed him at the center of the Mississippi Delta blues tradition for several[…]

David “Honeyboy” Edwards was one of the last living links to the earliest generation of Mississippi Delta blues musicians. Born in 1915 and active for[…]

Herbie Hancock is one of the most influential musicians in the history of modern jazz. Renowned as a pianist, composer, bandleader, and innovator, he has[…]

Gustavus “Gus” Cannon was one of the most influential figures in the history of American folk blues and jug band music. Best known as the[…]

Gary Moore was one of the most accomplished and versatile guitarists in modern music. Born in Northern Ireland, he built a career that spanned more[…]

Gary B.B. Coleman was one of the most respected soul-blues musicians of the late twentieth century. Known for his expressive guitar playing, smooth vocals, and[…]

Freddie King was one of the most influential blues guitarists and singers in American music history. Known for his powerful voice, energetic stage presence, and[…]

Etta James was one of the most influential and powerful voices in American music history. Known for her extraordinary ability to blend blues, rhythm and[…]