This is one of the finest examples of slow blues ever captured on film. Such distinctive phrasing and passion! His influence will live on for generations. How good was Albert…
Janis Joplin and Johnny Winter’s “Help Me Baby” performance from 1969 is a remarkable example of blues at its best. Joplin’s voice is filled with deep emotion, while Winter’s guitar…
Albert Collins – Backstroke A two-fer – Collins’ original composition and a cover by Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters, recorded twenty-four years later (below). Guitarist Albert Collins was born on…
Stevie Ray Vaughan, younger brother of Jimmie Vaughan was born October 03, 1954, in the Oak Cliff neighborhood of Dallas, Texas. Only three years younger than Jimmie, Stevie’s desire to…
Kristofferson’s gravelly, heartfelt delivery set the tone, with his seasoned voice full of wisdom and nostalgia, reminding us all of the song’s origins. Watching him sing “Me and Bobby McGee”…
How awesome a privilege it must have been for Gary to be on stage with these two powerful blues legends both with the most unique styles of playing ever. Unbeatable….
Stevie Ray Vaughan, a name synonymous with the blues, emerged from the vibrant music scene of Texas in the 1980s. Born in Dallas in 1954, Vaughan’s journey into music was…
Bonnie Raitt’s splendid contribution of “Pride and Joy”, a popular anthem originally sung by Stevie Ray Vaughan was a classical performance in 1994 which epitomized blues and rock into her…
One of the standout features was the remarkable chemistry between the artists. Susan Tedeschi’s rich, bluesy vocals perfectly complemented Nathaniel Rateliff’s raw, soulful style, while Margo Price added a haunting…
BB King performing “Nobody Loves Me But My Mother” at a concert in Sweden in 1986 shows BB King is a guitar god. The bluesman demonstrates supple playing and an…