Posts about music

R.L. Burnside (November 23, 1926 – September 1, 2005) was a legendary American bluesman whose music embodied the grit, groove, and soul of the North[…]

Robert Lockwood Jr., also known as Robert Jr. Lockwood, was one of the few bluesmen directly taught by the legendary Robert Johnson. With a career[…]

Robert Lockwood Jr. may not be as widely known as some other blues legends, but his impact on the genre is undeniable. A highly skilled[…]

Robert Lockwood Jr. was born on March 27, 1915, in Turkey Scratch, Arkansas, a small rural community near Marvell. He grew up surrounded by music[…]

Rosco Gordon was a pioneering blues and R&B artist whose unique offbeat piano style helped shape the sound of early rock 'n' roll and reggae.[…]

Brownie McGhee was one of the most influential figures in the Piedmont blues style, known for his smooth guitar work, soulful vocals, and a long-standing[…]

Huddie William Ledbetter, better known as Leadbelly, is one of the most influential figures in the history of American folk and blues music. Born in[…]

Huddie William Ledbetter, better known as Lead Belly, was one of the most influential figures in American folk and blues music. With a powerful voice[…]

Huddie William Ledbetter, better known to the world as Leadbelly, was a towering figure in the early history of American blues and folk music. Born[…]

Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup may not be a household name like some of the blues giants who followed him, but his influence on American music[…]