Chicago Blues Giant Lonnie Brooks Dead at 83
"With the deepest sadness, we the Baker Brooks family announce the passing of our father, Legendary Blues musician Lonnie Brooks..."
Legendary Blues bassist Donald "Duck" Dunn passes away in Tokyo
Donald "Duck" Dunn, bass player and songwriter and a member of the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame band Booker T. and the MGs and the Blues Brothers band, has passed away.
Mardi Gras: A Brief History of "Iko! Iko! Jock-a-mo Fee No Nay"
Though the song has been featured in dozens of movies, it's lyrics continue to be somewhat of a mystery. The song, like so many traditional folk songs, has a long and storied history, winding from rushed phonetic translation in New Orleans to a misheard title in Chess Records and far beyond and before.
J. Geils Dead at 71
The founder of The J. Geils Band, John Warren Geils Jr., has died. Giles was 71 years old.
16 Facts You Didn’t Know About Muddy Waters
Today would be Muddy Waters' 102nd birthday, and we're bringing you several interesting 'hidden gem' facts about the life and legacy of Muddy Waters and those who, inspired by his accomplishments, used his innovative music to help change the world!
Harmonica Master James Cotton Dead at 81
Master harmonica player James Cotton has died of pneumonia at St. David’s Medical Center in Austin, Texas; he was 81 years old.
Who Killed Bessie Smith?
Bessie Smith is rumored to have died, after an automobile crash, at a local hospital in Clarksdale. Could she have been saved? What really happened that night on Highway 61 outside of Clarksdale, Mississippi
A Brief History of "When the Levee Breaks"
A widely famous song dating to an epic flood in the 1920s has continued to weave into popular culture, solidifying it's place in music history thanks to one of the most iconic rock bands of all time.
Walter Trout Returns With Brand New Studio Album
Los Angeles, CA - Walter Trout is the beating heart of the modern blues rock scene. He is respected by the old guard, revered by the young guns, and adored by the fans who...
Allman Brothers Founding Member Butch Trucks Dead at 69
"Nobody is out there, picking up where the Allman Brothers left off. I decided that I would do that."
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