Browsing: Jesse Graves

When Jesse passed away last December, Brant wanted to honor him with a song. So today he shares “Jookin,’” which takes its title from a 1972 Jesse Graves single. He’s made his own version with new music and lyrics. 

The blues world lost another one of its disciples, Jesse Graves, whose real name was Michael Floyd. He passed away…

“I tried creating a traveling-through-time guitar part with lyrics channeling the command, power, and attack that Muddy had.”

Jesse Graves aka Michael Floyd is known for his allegiance to the blues heritage.

In the 1970s, Graves started his own record label to promote the blues music of his early heroes.