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Interview With UK Harp Master Giles Robson
“The older I get the more and more I respect and am proud of the blues as a musical art form.” – Giles Robson
September 26, 2019 No Comments
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Ten Essential Chess Records Albums
The label and its founders refused to record Guy playing in the style of his live shows, referring to it as “noise,” and instead they attempted to make his sound more widely accessible.
July 14, 2018 No Comments
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Little Walter, the Wild Harmonica Genius Who Changed the World and Died Tragically Young
As a harmonica player he was rhythmically freer, and a lot less unvarying than most blues harpists of his time. Little Walter stood out and made his way to the top, yet his musical triumphs couldn’t save him from himself.
June 24, 2018 No Comments
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Rolling Stones Release Video For “Hate to See You Go”
The track comes from their upcoming album, ‘Blue & Lonesome,’ scheduled for release on December 2nd.
November 10, 2016 No Comments
Reviews
Rolling Stones 30th Album Goes Back to the Blues
The Rolling Stones are returning to their roots for their first new album in years, and it’s blues all the way.
April 6, 2016 No Comments
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C.C. Rider the Venerator: Snooky Pryor
The man called Snooky, born James Edward Pryor, picked up the harmonica at age 14, despite the objections of his preacher dad…
September 15, 2015 No Comments
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The Language of the Blues: MAXWELL STREET MARKET
Maxwell Street was where Muddy Waters, Little Walter, Howlin’ Wolf, Elmore James, “Maxwell Street” Jimmy Davis and other legendary blues artists played their first performances! Check out the newest LOTB!
March 19, 2015 No Comments
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This Week in Blues Past: Little Walter, Bluebird Records, Lightnin' Hopkins, More!
Little Walter inducted into the Hall of Fame, the monumental recording session held in Aurora, Illinois, and much more in This Week in Blues Past!
March 11, 2015 No Comments
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The Language of the Blues: JUKE
A juke or juke joint is a funky little bar that provides dance music from a piano player, but it’s real meaning goes MUCH deeper than that. Discover the fascinating hidden history behind the word “Juke”
October 30, 2014 No Comments
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A Brief History of Little Walter's "Mellow Down Easy"
Little Walter was the landmark harmonica player with a wild reputation and a pioneering harmonica sound that was as untouchable in the 1950s as it is today. One song in particular has withstood the test of time.
June 5, 2013 No Comments
