Posts about blues

Bukka White, born Booker T. Washington White on November 12, 1909, in Houston, Mississippi, was a legendary American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He became[…]

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,[…]

Scrapper Blackwell may not be a household name to casual music listeners, but to blues aficionados, he is a true pioneer. Known primarily for his[…]

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 was a force of nature in the world of blues. Known for his explosive harmonica playing and electrifying stage presence, he left an[…]

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[…]