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Reflecting On Tony Williams And The Joy of Flying

Reflecting On Tony Williams And The Joy of Flying

December 29th, 2008

The following article was the first piece I wrote in the New Year of 2008. It was originally featured on Blogcritics.org... Similar in style to a post I penned called Thinking About Matt Guitar Murphy, it takes a peek into my late teen life and my jazz based influences of...Read Entire Article
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
The Real McCoy - Codename: Tyner

The Real McCoy - Codename: Tyner

August 10th, 2008

As some of you may be aware, TheBluesBlogger site experienced a technical glitch during an update to the latest version of WordPress 2.6. (My platform of choice that operates this site) This is not a technical blog, so I won't be getting into any blogging platform jargon... Many of you...Read Entire Article
Ma Rainey: Mother of the Blues

Ma Rainey: Mother of the Blues

May 8th, 2016

"You like blues? I'll give you the blues. Don't call your mother for another week, and I guarantee you'll have the blues..." ~ my mom After all these years writing as The Blues Blogger, I rarely mention my mother. Since today is Mother’s Day, I thought I’d give her a bit...Read Entire Article
Growing Up With Dion: From "The Wanderer" to Son of Skip James

Growing Up With Dion: From "The Wanderer" to Son of Skip James

November 2nd, 2008

The following article was originally posted on Blogcritics.org and TheBluesBlogger site on December 15, 2007. I received some email requesting that I re-post the original article as many of my newer readers may not have seen this... As Dion has just recently released a new album called "Giants of Early...Read Entire Article
Stevie Ray Vaughan: Day by Day Night After Night - Giveaway

Stevie Ray Vaughan: Day by Day Night After Night - Giveaway

October 3rd, 2010

I tell you the truth, it really hurts. The only thing that keeps me from crying is knowing the joy that he brought to us. I can see his smile right now, him sitting there with his Mexican hat on, going, "Hey, it's all right..." ~B.B. King October 3rd 2010 marks what...Read Entire Article
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Happy Thanksgiving

November 27th, 2008

Just a quick post to wish all Blues Blogger readers across the United States a Happy Thanksgiving. This blog continues to grow and I can't tell you how much I appreciate all of your support and enthusiasm... Of course no Blues Blogger post would be complete without a song or...Read Entire Article
Electric Blues Masters (Part 2 of 3)

Electric Blues Masters (Part 2 of 3)

October 26th, 2007

After school and on the weekends I enjoyed watching shows like Batman, Star Trek, Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, and my personal favourite Get Smart. My brother would also add that I was watching Lassie. Yes I admit it! Lassie was in syndication and I watched the show as much...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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