Author: Lauren Leadingham

“Black Lives, Names, Experiences, Work, Art – They All Matter.” – Anita White

“Because I’ve identified as a drummer my whole life musically, I’m just now starting to actually see myself as a songwriter.”

Revisiting this interview with Sam Lay and ‘Sam Lay in Bluesland’ director John Anderson, originally published in 2017. We at ABS mourn the loss of the iconic drummer who has passed away at 86.

Michael Lee Aday AKA Meat Loaf (September 27, 1947 – January 20, 2022)

“Here’s to taking a sad song and making it sadder.”

“I don’t think I ever listened to a song more than ‘Be My Baby’ and this just breaks my heart.” – Brian Wilson

American Blues Scene sends love and condolences to Kris Schnebelen’s family, friends, and fans

“But every so often something comes along that attracts a lot of attention – such as a never-before-seen home movie from the notorious Altamont Free Concert in 1969.”

“So often a writer hits one mark or another, but on this one, Devol got both.”

Happy Birthday to Justin Townes Earle (January 4, 1982 – August 20, 2020)