Author: Michael Rugel

The new biography pieces together a satisfying factual look at Broonzy’s life; a rare accomplishment considering the man never cared about the facts of his life stories, as long as they conveyed a greater truth.

After the album opens with Howlin’ Wolf talking about what gives somebody the blues, it’s clear pretty quickly that Memphis Gold shares a background with many of the all-time greats.

Robert Johnson’s 100th birthday brought with it a flood of products paying tribute to, taking advantage of, or otherwise capitalizing on Johnson’s unique legacy, such as Dogfish Head Brewery’s Hellhound on my Ale

Grady Champion, 2010’s International Blues Challenge winner, recently released “Dreamin'”, an excellent album that showcases his unique harmonica prowess.

Today is the anniversary of the Natchez Rhythm Club fire, which took the lives of over 200, including a blues band, and inspired countless blues numbers by Howlin’ Wolf, John Lee Hooker & many more.