Happy Birthday Muddy Waters! Nearly no soul in history could say they were the Blues like Muddy Waters could. Muddy is one of the most prolific embodiments of the Blues that ever lived.
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Robert Petway is known for one thing: “Catfish Blues”, a prolific song that influenced Muddy Waters, Jimi Hendrix & countless others. Little is known about Petway’s life, but a new theory & records provide a new perspective.
Holy cow, Hugh Laurie (Dr. House) is one hardcore blues fan with amazingly insightful things to say about the blues and his many, often very early blues favorites.
The Delta Blues Museum broke ground on the exciting new wing, dedicated as the Muddy Waters Addition. The 7,000 sq ft, two-story wing will house new permanent exhibits, and will open in 2012!
Today is the birthday of Son House, one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. This is a fitting time to explore and celebrate the life of a quiet giant in music.
We sat down with Joe Bonamassa, one of the best guitar players alive, to talk about blues, rock, guitars, and the release of his new album “Dust Bowl”, which hits store shelves Monday!
“Catfish Blues” is a persistent song. It’s been sang countless times and borrowed from by the likes of Muddy Waters and Jimi Hendrix. Look at the history behind the iconic song and it’s progression through music.
Rod Stewart is excited about making a ”tremendous” blues album with former bandmate Jeff Beck.
Keith Richards, the dynamic Rolling Stones guitarist and devout blues disciple, talks about the Rolling Stones’ secret weapon: the blues. Bill Wyman, the Rolling Stones former bassist and author of Bill Wyman’s Blues Odyssey, is also featured.
Billy gibbons, of the rightseous rock trio ZZ Top, tells Rolling Stone Magazine about how Muddy Waters influenced him, and the time he spent with Muddy on tour!