Browsing: News

“I’ve been incredibly lucky. I’m going to bask in this extraordinary honor and my extraordinary good luck and I’ll set to work first thing tomorrow on the global unfairness problem.”

“I noticed that my academic research and my inner torment at the time intersected. I lived the blues, while studying the power of blues music to its fans today.”

“I noticed that my academic research and my inner torment at the time intersected. I lived the blues, while studying the power of blues music to its fans today.”

“I feel this thing, music – you know? I don’t care what nobody think. Once I get up here, that’s it. I let it all out.”

“For those who love guitar solos, this one is headed straight for your wheelhouse.”

These indelible, iconic brands join Howlin’ Wolf, Bo Diddley, Johnny Winter and others as part of the Bluescentric family.

“… Everyone is wishing Mick a speedy recovery, and further news will be announced at the appropriate time.”

It just shows what a rich pool of talent Memphis has to draw from. Not only this year, but for many years to come.

This week, Throwback Thursday looks at an album that is the culmination of a lifetime’s work, a lifetime of living and looking at the world, and being given a second chance to do what you love.

Hurt taught himself to play guitar, beginning around the age of 9.