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Today’s guest article is from Jason Rewald, of The Delta Blues Blog. Jason discusses proper and effective research into early delta blues, the foundation of modern music as we know it.

David Samson is a 15 year veteran of the airwaves hosting a weekly Blues program called The Nightshift

Billy gibbons, of the rightseous rock trio ZZ Top, tells Rolling Stone Magazine about how Muddy Waters influenced him, and the time he spent with Muddy on tour!

Tomorrow, the Mississippi Blues Commission will be unveiling a Blues Trail Marker for John Lee Hooker. We’re taking this opportunity to remember a giant in blues music and a cultural icon.

Find out which blues greats took home this year’s Grammy awards! The competition was fierce this year, with albums from Jimmie Vaughan, Charlie Musselwhite, Buddy Guy, Pinetop Perkins, James Cotton and more!

With 6 Grammy awards and 24 Blues Music awards, Charlie Musselwhite is clearly at the top of his game. 2010 turned out to be a great year for him, with a Grammy nomination and with his release of “The Well”.

Tallan Latz is the 11 year old blues guitar hero who’s rising star shines brighter every day. Tallan is one of those rare souls who’s talent and charisma is well beyond his age, and we were thrilled to chat with him!

The winners of the 27th International Blues Challenge are in!

Gary Moore, the legendary Irish blues-rock guitarist, has passed away at age 58. Gary was well known as the guitarist for the band Thin Lizzy.

Check out Hugh Laurie (Dr. House) playing some delta blues style slide guitar!