Posts about blues

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[…]

Big Joe Turner, often called the "Boss of the Blues," was a pivotal figure in the transition from blues to rock and roll. His powerful[…]

Early Life and Beginnings Joseph Vernon Turner Jr., better known as Big Joe Turner, was born on May 18, 1911, in Kansas City, Missouri. From[…]

Memphis Minnie was one of the most influential blues musicians of the 20th century. Her remarkable guitar skills, powerful voice, and bold personality made her[…]

Memphis Minnie, born Lizzie Douglas on June 3, 1897, in Algiers, Louisiana, was one of the most influential and pioneering female blues musicians of the[…]

Robert Nighthawk was a pivotal figure in the development of the blues, particularly in the Delta and Chicago blues styles. Despite not gaining as much[…]

Leroy Carr was one of the most influential blues musicians of the early 20th century. Known for his smooth piano playing and deeply expressive lyrics,[…]

Leroy Carr was a pioneering American blues singer, pianist, and songwriter, whose smooth, urbane style significantly influenced the evolution of urban blues in the early[…]