Janis Joplin – Piece of My Heart – Live in Germany, 1968
Look, how she pulled that shy girl to her and sang right in her face “that a woman can be tough. WOW… How can someone NOT love Janis? You would…
Blues Songs
Chuck Berry – Still Got the Blues
Charles Edward Anderson Berry (Chuck Berry) was born, on October 18, 1926, in St. Louis, Missouri. It is impossible to overstate Berry’s importance and influence on early rock ’n roll…
Johnny Winter’s Mastery in “Mississippi Blues” Live Performance
Johnny Winter’s performance of “Mississippi Blues” highlights his status as a blues icon. The song draws from the deep roots of the Mississippi Delta sound, presenting a mix of intense…
Janis Joplin’s Legendary Performance of “Ball And Chain” at Monterey Pop Festival (1967)
Janis Joplin’s performance of “Ball And Chain” at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 remains one of the defining moments in rock history. That day, both Janis and Jimi Hendrix…
Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray and Hubert Sumlin – Sweet Home Chicago
Buddy Guy, Jimmie Vaughan, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray and Hubert Sumlin! So much awesomeness on one stage! The 2004 Crossroads Guitar Festival brought together some of the finest guitar legends…
Albert King’s Powerful Performance of “Blues Power” – Live at Fillmore East (1970)
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 & Johnny Winter – Iconic “Help Me Baby” Live Performance from 1969
Janis Joplin and Johnny Winter’s performance of “Help Me Baby” from 1969 is a remarkable example of blues at its best. Joplin’s voice is filled with deep emotion, while Winter’s…
Albert Collins’ “Backstroke”: A Journey Through Blues with Ronnie Earl’s Heartfelt Cover
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 – Testify
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…
Kris Kristofferson, Jewel, Lady A, Martina McBride and more – Me and Bobby McGee
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”…