Although his uncle introduced him to artists such as Otis Rush and Magic Sam, his first major influence was Chuck Berry and he developed an act much like his idol, going by the name of “Guitar Eddy”.
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This is the latest from The Bluesmobile’s C.C. Rider, who spends her life venerating the founding fathers…
This is the latest installment of our weekly series The Language of the Blues, in…
Green is certainly not the first color that comes to mind when you think about the blues. But you wouldn’t be so crazy if you did…
Rare and sometimes never before seen footage and photographs intermingle with the anecdotes of Winter as the film follows him on a two year world tour.
Another song that Brown was known for in the Atlanta region was “Atlanta Boogie.” This was among the very first songs to use the words “rock and roll.”
Every year since 1995, The Tampa Bay Blues Festival has presented the best blues artists in the world playing to enthusiastic crowds in beautiful Vinoy Park, right on the waterfront.
“Keith was a gentle soul whose love for music and passion for his performance as a keyboard player will remain unmatched for many years to come.”
The Memphis Jug Band made the first phonograph recordings in the city of Memphis on February 24th, 1927 on the fourth floor of the McCall Building for the Victor label. Their first recording was “Sun Brimmer’s Blues”.
Born in Louisiana, Lloyd Price made a killing from the start. His very first recording for Specialty Records in 1952 became an instant hit. Piano intro courtesy of another New Orleans treasure, Fats Domino. Thanks to “Lawdy Miss Clawdy,” Price was an r&b superstar before he could even vote. And the hits kept coming…