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Muddy Waters was the most important link between his urban black audience in the nightclubs of Chicago and the young white fans who came to know him as a result of the folk music craze beginning in the early to mid ’60s. Blues fans have heard his story time and time again. Here’s some things you may not have heard.

His time with the Drifters allowed him to grow vocally, and what you hear on his new album ‘It Ain’t Easy’ is blues from the soul.

In a new book called ‘Chicago Blues History: Preserving the Past,’ author and musician Brant Buckley takes us on a photographic grave tour honoring eighty of the greatest Chicago blues artists of all time.

Part sixteen of our FARHOF series!

Interview with Rory: Having her interpret these songs as a woman who knew Dylan when she was still a tweenager is a unique and fascinating journey into arguably the best songwriter of the last 60 years executed by a woman who is arguably the best acoustic guitarist of either gender. The result, ‘Positively 4th Street,’ is a one plus one equaling two to the nth power, a truly mature expression suitable for the 21st century.

American Blues Scene is proud to premiere the quintet’s recording of Paul Simon’s “Have A Good Time” from their upcoming LP, Live at the Bitter End.

He wrote many of his songs while working for the post office. He may have gone unnoticed were it not for a dare.

‘Pandora Sessions’ was inspired by his mentorship under elder statesmen of the blues in his home state of Mississippi.

‘The Hits Keep Coming’ is a career-defining album of adult songs with references reflecting Rick’s long strange trip into the blues. Recorded for Alligator, the blues label that’s been in business almost as long as Rick has, it features Kid Andersen on guitar and was recorded at Kid’s Greaseland Studios.

His time with the Drifters allowed him to grow vocally, and what you hear on his new album ‘It Ain’t Easy’ is blues from the soul.