Greta Van Fleet Releases New Single: “When the Curtain Falls”
Originally bonding over a love for blues music, Greta Van Fleet has a sound that uncannily conjures Led Zeppelin. That's by accident in some ways, and in some ways not.
Chicago Blues Greats Join Mick Jagger and Keith Richards on ‘Chicago Plays the Stones’
“I was inspired by the challenge to take Rolling Stones songs and turn them into Chicago blues grooves, while at the same time maintaining both the Chicago blues tradition and sound and doing the same for the Rolling Stones songs..."
Career Spanning Tom Petty Box Set Coming in September
“Everyone involved in this project chose each track with tremendous care and deep respect for the body of work Tom Petty created over the course of 40 years."
Elvis Costello Cancels Tour Dates Following Tumor Removal
The 63-year-old singer, composer, and producer had surgery to remove “a small but very aggressive cancerous malignancy.”
John Coltrane Scores First Ever UK Top 20 Album
Martin Talbot of the Official Chart Company says, "It is quite remarkable that it has taken until 2018 for John Coltrane to register a chart hit album – and says everything about the British public’s love for classic, timeless jazz."
Creedence Clearwater Revival 50th Anniversary Kicks Off With First Ever Video for “Fortunate Son”
Beyond its anti-war sentiment, "Fortunate Son" is an anthem for the 99%ers. Creedence condensed a critique of elitism and class privilege into three simple, but powerfully defiant words: "It Ain’t Me."
Pantera, Damageplan, Hellyeah Drummer Vinnie Paul Dead at 54
Paul co-founded the pioneering metal band Pantera in 1981 with his late brother, Dimebag Darrell, known as Diamond Darrell at the time.
Lil’ Howlin’ Wolf Dead at 87
Sanders played with the heaviest of hitters during his time in Chicago. Besides Howlin' Wolf, he also accompanied artists that included Jimmy Reed, Hound Dog Taylor, Albert King, Magic Sam, Little Junior Parker, BB King, and Bobby "Blue" Bland, to name just a few.
Blues Foundation Board of Directors Seeks Nominees for At-Large Positions
The nomination process is now open and concludes on July 3rd, 2018. All newly elected board members will be expected to serve a three year term, beginning on October 1st, 2018.
Boogie Kings Perform Two Special Shows of Boogie Stomp!
"This is American roots music, and it’s blues, boogie, jazz, swing, stride, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, gospel, all those things." - "Boogie" Bob Baldori
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