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Piano Red: The Soulful Journey of a Legendary Boogie Blues Artist

08/04/2023 - by JBP

Piano Red, was born William Lee Perryman on October 19, 1911, in Hampton, Georgia, was an iconic blues musician whose distinctive piano style and soulful …

Robert Cray

03/13/202302/05/2023 - by JBP

Robert Cray is an American blues guitarist and singer who rose to prominence in the 1980s with his soulful voice and incredible guitar playing. Born …

Jimmy Reed – Blues Guitar Legend

03/08/202303/06/2023 - by JBP

Jimmy Reed was an American blues musician and songwriter born on September 6, 1925, in Dunleith, Mississippi. He is widely considered one of the most …

Memphis Slim

02/18/202301/31/2023 - by JBP

Memphis Slim, born John Len Chatman on September 3, 1915, in Memphis, Tennessee, was a blues singer, pianist, and songwriter. He is widely regarded as …

Pee Wee Crayton

02/01/2023 - by JBP

Pee Wee Crayton was an American blues guitarist and singer, born on May 30, 1914, in Rock Island, Texas. He is considered one of the …

Lowell Fulson

01/13/202302/18/2023 - by JBP

Lowell Fulson covered the entire spectrum of blues styles in his recordings, from smooth urban blues to raw two-guitar duets with his younger brother Martin …

Magic Sam

01/01/202302/18/2023 - by JBP

In his brief lifetime, Magic Sam (Samuel Maghett) established himself as a top blues performer (1937-1969). Born in Grenada County, Mississippi, he learned to play …

Albert King – “The Velvet Bulldozer”

12/25/202212/27/2022 - by JBP

Albert King (1923-1992), was known for his ferocious string-bending skills and soulful, smokey vocals. In his early days King was once nicknamed “The Velvet Bulldozer”. …

Buddy Guy

11/30/202202/18/2023 - by JBP

He is more than a blues guitar legend. Buddy Guy (born George Guy on July 30, 1936, in Lettsworth, Louisiana). Known award-winning recordings like “Damn …

Tampa Red

10/24/202202/18/2023 - by JBP

Tampa Red Tampa Red was born Hudson Woodbridge but raised as Hudson Whittaker. He was a significant figure in American music from January 8, 1904, …

Buddy Guy Announces Farewell Tour

10/23/202201/22/2023 - by JBP

Blues legend Buddy Guy has announced that his 2023 tour will be his final one. He kick off his ‘Damn Right’ Farewell tour next year …

Elmore James – King of the Slide Guitar

07/06/202102/18/2023 - by JBP

Elmore James was born on a Richland farm in Mississippi on January 27, 1918, and is considered one of the founders of the Chicago style …

Sonny Boy Williamson II

07/02/202102/18/2023 - by JBP

Sonny Boy Williamson II was an early and influential harmonica player, singer, and songwriter who went by many names and aliases. Almost everything about his …