Posts about blues

Benny Goodman, a name synonymous with the swing era, was more than just a jazz clarinetist—he was a cultural trailblazer who changed the face of[…]

Amos Milburn was one of the most influential rhythm and blues (R&B) pianists and vocalists of the 1940s and 1950s. Known for his rollicking boogie-woogie[…]

Alger “Texas” Alexander (September 12, 1900 – April 1954) was an American blues singer who left a lasting mark on early Texas and country blues. Although he never[…]

Dave Brubeck was not just a jazz musician — he was a revolutionary force who expanded the boundaries of the genre with fearless innovation, global[…]

Charlie Parker, also known as "Bird" or "Yardbird," stands as one of the most transformative figures in American music. Though often celebrated within the jazz[…]

Fulton Allen (July 10, 1904 – February 13, 1941), known professionally as Blind Boy Fuller, was an influential American blues guitarist and singer. He was[…]

Arthur Blake (1896 – December 1, 1934), known as Blind Blake, was an influential American blues and ragtime singer and guitarist. He is celebrated for[…]

Robert Hicks (September 11, 1902 – October 21, 1931), better known as Barbecue Bob, was an influential American Piedmont blues musician. He was noted for[…]

Major “Big Maceo” Merriweather (March 31, 1905 – February 23, 1953) was a pivotal figure in the development of blues piano during the 1940s. Known[…]

Edward James "Son" House Jr. (1902-1988) was an American Delta blues singer and guitarist, renowned for his deeply emotional singing style and powerful slide guitar[…]