David “Honeyboy” Edwards was the last of the old guard blues players. He was from Shaw, Mississippi. Was inspired to play guitar at age 14 by watching Tommy Johnson—the man who wrote “Big Road Blues” and “Canned Heat”—work his guitar…

The list of artists who played the Fillmore East reads like a who’s who of popular music.

“…there will now be two categories replacing the former Best Blues Album: Best Traditional Blues Album and Best Contemporary Blues Album.”

“…along with Guillen’s expressive guitar lines, Claire Adams lays down melodic bass lines with Tal Wilkenfeld finesse and sensibility, while Stephanie Williams, with deft hands, does so much more than just keep time and move the beat on drums.”

Dr. Ralph Stanley will be missed not only for his talent, and his music, but for his friendship and generosity as well. His mentorship to such artists as Ricky Skaggs and Keith Whitley ensured that a new generation of players would carry on the traditions and the music that he loved so much.

“We are grateful for the jury’s conscientious service and pleased that it has ruled in our favor, putting to rest questions about the origins of ‘Stairway to Heaven’ and confirming what we have known for 45 years…”

This is the latest installment of our weekly series The Language of the Blues, in which author and rock musician…

“He loved his family, his friends and his fans the world over. Tonight raise a toast to a life well-lived.”

With countless irons in the fire, the hottest one could very well be Hoey’s return to the music he loved first – the blues.

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