Browsing: Willie Dixon

Secret document reveals exciting music icons as the subject of stamps in coming years.

Blues songs are loaded with boasts, taunts, and jokes. Discover the fun meaning of “The dozens” as sung by Memphis Minnie, and find out the origin of schoolyard taunts and rap’s most prominent feature!

No one would ever say Pete Seeger was a blues singer, or even close. And yet…

How cool is this? Find out the deep origins of the word “Cool” and how it became used in music and the blues

Little Walter was the landmark harmonica player with a wild reputation and a pioneering harmonica sound that was as untouchable in the 1950s as it is today. One song in particular has withstood the test of time.

This week’s “Language” article explores one of the most (in)famous blues terms, the BACK DOOR MAN!

Some long standing private feelings between the family of past entity of Chess Records and the owners of what has become Blues Heaven Foundation have boiled into the public light.

The Blues: From the Heart and Soul brings the sound and feel of the Chicago blues scene to the galleries of the Lake County Discovery Museum in the Chicago area.

This is a fantastic six minute music/commentary by George Thorogood and Tom Hambridge, who produced and co-wrote the album. 2120…

Brandon has caught the attention of master harmonica players lately, and it’s no surprise listening to this exciting up-and-coming blues harp virtuoso. Check out what Brandon had to say on the back porch.