One of the most famous blues recording performers of the 1940s, Arthur “Big Boy” Crudup, was born...
Blues History
Lowell Fulson covered the entire spectrum of blues styles in his recordings, from smooth urban blues to...
Albert King (1923-1992), was known for his ferocious string-bending skills and soulful, smokey vocals. In his early...
Sister Rosetta Tharpe is widely considered to be one of the best Sanctified gospel singers of all...
Alonzo “Lonnie” Johnson (February 8, 1899 – June 16, 1970) When a guitarist nowadays plays a solo...
Riley B. King, better known by his stage as B.B. King, became a household name after returning...
Big Bill Broonzy Blues musician, vocalist, and guitarist Big Bill Broonzy was born on June 26, 1893,...
Memphis Minnie (born Lizzie Douglas) was a guitar player, vocalist and songwriter for over three decades. The...
Elmore James was born on a Richland farm in Mississippi on January 27, 1918, and is considered...
Sonny Boy Williamson II was an early and influential harmonica player, singer, and songwriter who went by...