Big Joe Williams: The Journey of a Delta Blues Pioneer
Big Joe Williams, born in 1903, made his first recordings in 1930 as a member of the Birmingham Jug Band and under his own name, Joe Williams in 1935. He…
Artist Reviews
The Rise of Stevie Ray Vaughan
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…
Rory Gallager – Who’s That Coming
Rory Gallager – Who’s That Coming (acoustic out-take) (5:15) Rory Gallagher was born March 02, 1948, in Ballyshannon, County Donegal, Irish Republic. His family moved to Cork City shortly after…
The Lost Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Interview
The lost and a rare interview taped during the release of “Live Alive”. Stevie Ray Vaughan’s unedited talking about his life and career. Stevie in detail about his recovery and…
10 Most Underrated Blues Musicians Who Were Not Only Great But Also Inspiring And Talented
Are you a Blues fan? Or do you just want to be inspired? Then these 10 most underrated musicians and artists are for you! 1. Rory Gallagher Rory Gallagher is…
NASA’s Letter to Chuck Berry
Carl Sagan wrote this letter to Chuck Berry on the musician’s 60th birthday! “When they tell you your music will live forever, you can usually be sure they’re exaggerating. But…
The Tragic Ending of Stevie Ray Vaughan
On 27th Aug 1990, Stevie Ray Vaughan died when the helicopter he was flying in, hit a man-made ski slope while trying to navigate through dense fog. Vaughan had played…
A Poet and a Giant of the Blues, Willie Dixon
Seventh Son by Willie Dixon (Live) Bass player, singer, songwriter, and producer Willie Dixon was born in Vicksburg Mississippi on this day, July 01, 1915. Dixon attributed his way with…