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Sister Rosetta Tharpe: The Godmother of Rock and Roll (and One Hell of a Guitar Slinger)

February 12, 2025March 27, 2025 - by JBP

Let’s talk about a woman who could make a church shake, a guitar scream, and a whole generation get down. We’re talking about Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the original queen of …

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  • Posthumous Album from Steve Cropper & The Midnight Hour Feat. Eric Clapton, Brian May, Billy Gibbons & Ronnie Wood

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  • REWIND: Legendary Anthology Helped Spark New Interest in Contemporary Blues

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  • Blues Traveler and Gin Blossoms To Perform On American Idol Season Finale May 11

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  • Deep Purple Announce New Album ‘Splat!’

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Blues Disciples Podcast

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    Billy Johnson, Libby Rae Watson and Bob Corritore Interviews on our Tribute to Bluesman Pat Thomas – On this episode we feature excerpts from recent interviews we had with our friends
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  • Dr David Evans & Marc Ryan Interviews on Roosevelt Holts

    On this episode, we feature excerpts from recent interviews we had with our friends Dr David Evans and Marc Ryan, who each worked with and learned from the legendary Roosevelt Holts in the 1960’s and early 1970’s.  Dr Evans and Marc share some of their stories about Roosevelt and his unique character, genius, and playing style as we feature some...
  • Dr David Evans & Marc Ryan Interviews on Babe Stovall – Part 2

    With this episode, we wrap up our excerpts from recent interviews we had with our friends Dr David Evans and Marc Ryan, who each worked with and learned from the legendary New Orleans Songster, Babe Stovall, in the 1960’s.  Here Dr Evans and Marc share more of their stories about Babe and his unique character, genius, and playing style as...
  • Dr David Evans & Marc Ryan Interviews on Babe Stovall – Part 1

    On this episode, we feature excerpts from recent interviews we had with our friends Dr David Evans and Marc Ryan, who each worked with and learned from the legendary New Orleans Songster, Babe Stovall, in the 1960s. Dr Evans and Marc share some of their stories about Babe and his unique character, genius, and playing style as we feature some...
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    On this podcast, we feature 11 great blues and spirituals from an excellent group of my blues heroes and friends, past and present.  And these artists embody the genius, honesty, and creativity found only in the blues. This show’s main artists are David “Honeyboy” Edwards, Pinetop Perkins, Bob Corritore, Bob Margolin, Diunna Greenleaf, Blind Willie McTell, Paul Oscher, Pat Thomas,...
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    On this podcast, we feature 12 great spirituals from an excellent group of artists celebrating their love of God and the world. These songs and performances express the genius, honesty, character, love, and integrity of these artists, including Mary Lee, The Swan Silvertones, Rev. Robert Wilkins, Mahalia Jackson, The Staple Singers, James Shorty and Viola James, L. C. Ulmer, Diunna...

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