Browsing: Muddy Waters

Holy cow, Hugh Laurie (Dr. House) is one hardcore blues fan with amazingly insightful things to say about the blues and his many, often very early blues favorites.

The Delta Blues Museum broke ground on the exciting new wing, dedicated as the Muddy Waters Addition. The 7,000 sq ft, two-story wing will house new permanent exhibits, and will open in 2012!

Today is the birthday of Son House, one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. This is a fitting time to explore and celebrate the life of a quiet giant in music.

We sat down with Joe Bonamassa, one of the best guitar players alive, to talk about blues, rock, guitars, and the release of his new album “Dust Bowl”, which hits store shelves Monday!

“Catfish Blues” is a persistent song. It’s been sang countless times and borrowed from by the likes of Muddy Waters and Jimi Hendrix. Look at the history behind the iconic song and it’s progression through music.

Rod Stewart is excited about making a ”tremendous” blues album with former bandmate Jeff Beck.

Keith Richards, the dynamic Rolling Stones guitarist and devout blues disciple, talks about the Rolling Stones’ secret weapon: the blues. Bill Wyman, the Rolling Stones former bassist and author of Bill Wyman’s Blues Odyssey, is also featured.

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!

In this video, blues master Muddy Waters plays scorching, soul-bending live slide guitar on “Train Fare Blues”. Muddy was one of, if not the greatest slide guitar player to have ever lived.

We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Roger Earl from the classic blues-rock band Foghat. You can find our review of Last Train Home here! Roger has a lot to say about their new album, the roots of modern music, the blues, and even wine making!