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Mavis Staples was among the ten Solo Living Artists inducted. Part nineteen of our FARHOF series!

John Mayall stood above the British Invasion superstars. The Rolling Stones, Animals, Yardbirds, and Cream may have used blues as inspiration for their rock music, but John stood alone among them. While they had a dotted line connection to the American blues legacies, John had a solid line connection.

His stories are based on his real life adventures starting when he left home at 15 in 1946, and we are still hungry for the stories he has to tell.

Interview with Rory: Having her interpret these songs as a woman who knew Dylan when she was still a tweenager is a unique and fascinating journey into arguably the best songwriter of the last 60 years executed by a woman who is arguably the best acoustic guitarist of either gender. The result, ‘Positively 4th Street,’ is a one plus one equaling two to the nth power, a truly mature expression suitable for the 21st century.

Willie was among the ten Solo Living Artists inducted into the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame!

The Chicago-based singer/songwriter is known as the front man for the alt-country band Dolly Varden. Nonetheless, he has also built a solid reputation for his solo efforts.

‘Born, Blessed, Grateful & Alive’ will be released July 26 via Symphonic Distribution!

“I’ll tell you what freedom is to me: no fear.”

Muddy Waters was the most important link between his urban black audience in the nightclubs of Chicago and the young white fans who came to know him as a result of the folk music craze beginning in the early to mid ’60s. Blues fans have heard his story time and time again. Here’s some things you may not have heard.

His time with the Drifters allowed him to grow vocally, and what you hear on his new album ‘It Ain’t Easy’ is blues from the soul.