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Muddy Waters: Remembering Fathers and Sons on Blues Legends Birthday

Muddy Waters: Remembering Fathers and Sons on Blues Legends Birthday

April 4th, 2015

According to Muddy Waters gravestone, today would have been the blues masters' 100th Birthday. While there is certainly enough documentation proving his actual year of birth being 1913 or even 1914 in the Jug’s Corner community of Issaquena County, Muddy maintained in the fifties that he was born in Rolling Fork...Read Entire Article
Magic Sam: Remembering Blues Hall of Famer

Magic Sam: Remembering Blues Hall of Famer

February 14th, 2016

On Sunday February 14th 2016, Magic Sam would have been 79 years old... The following article was originally written in 2008, and is my memory of this amazing blues legend. FLASHBACK TO THE LATE SIXTIES As far back as I can remember, I've had a passion for music. There was always something...Read Entire Article
Blues 2010: Still Got the Groove

Blues 2010: Still Got the Groove

January 4th, 2010

Music Was Everywhere As a kid growing up in the sixties music captured my imagination... Back then I was still way too young to express myself. But I did know I was hooked and really didn't stand a chance. I had an overwhelming desire to be involved somehow, but not...Read Entire Article
Janiva Magness: Blues With a Soulful Expression

Janiva Magness: Blues With a Soulful Expression

May 3rd, 2009

This coming Thursday May7th the 30th Blues Music Awards will be presented at The Cook Convention Center in Memphis. Janiva Magness will be performing and is also nominated in several categories. In addition, Magness is a national spokesperson for Casey Family Programs which promotes foster care. They're also a...Read Entire Article
Guitar Master Class: Review & Giveaway

Guitar Master Class: Review & Giveaway

June 4th, 2012

Guitar Master Class: Free 40 Techniques Solo Lesson (This giveaway is now closed... The 3 lucky winners have now been emailed. Thanks to all the participants.) It’s the first weekend of June and I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the work that needs to be done around the house. There’s enough...Read Entire Article
Canned Heat: A Feverish Flashback

Canned Heat: A Feverish Flashback

November 23rd, 2008

The fall time flu has set in… The Blues Blogger has got it bad man! And yes …Like any typical guy, I’m whining and complaining like you wouldn’t believe. My wife TBBW has gone out because she says I look hideous. “You’re a mess, man. Get some sleep.” She’s right......Read Entire Article
Buddy Guy: Born To Play Guitar - Album Review

Buddy Guy: Born To Play Guitar - Album Review

August 9th, 2015

“A lot of people look at blues and think it's a sad music. If you listen to the lyrics of the blues, if it don't hit you, it hits someone you know. And we sang about the good and bad times, so you can't say it's all bad.” ~ Buddy...Read Entire Article
Terry Kath: Wishing You Were Here

Terry Kath: Wishing You Were Here

January 23rd, 2010

The persona of The Blues Blogger has allowed me to do a lot of soul searching and ponder aspects of my life in a way that was never possible before. It’s given me a canvas in which to express myself, and at the same time feature artists that have inspired...Read Entire Article
Chicago Blues: A Living History - 2010 Grammy Nominee

Chicago Blues: A Living History - 2010 Grammy Nominee

January 11th, 2010

"An engaging, updated introduction to the world of Chicago blues... Captures the musical spirit of the city and traces its development through the past 50 years. This album celebrates the past by breathing new life into it. " ~ PopMatters On Sunday January 31st, 2010 they’ll be handing out the 52nd...Read Entire Article
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