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Geffen/UMe is reissuing ‘The Best of Muddy Waters’ on vinyl, in original mono, for the first time in 30 years.
These classic singles reissues are available now and can be can be purchased at Third Man Records separately or as a bundle.
“I’m grateful to all the young musicians that are coming up, playing music, and trying to keep hope alive for the blues.”
The dedication is a kick-off to the 34th Annual Chicago Blues Festival.
Margolin is currently on tour with The Last Waltz 40, a celebration of the original concert billed as The Band’s last performance.
Yet, here are the Rolling Stones, telling us “School is in session, and here is how it’s done.” Not with malice. Not with a sense of being smug, or full of themselves. No: It is done with a sense of knowing.
November 16th, marks what would have been Hubert Sumlin’s 85th birthday. To celebrate, we offer 10 things you didn’t know about the Chicago blues guitar great.
Chuck Berry took country, combined it with blues, and made a whole new genre. You might have heard of it. Rock n’ Roll…
Now, in the 21st century, these early players are recognized as founding fathers of the blues genre. These musicians are the pillars upon which the houses of folk, rock, and blues have been built.
Interspersed along with the music are interview tracks. One gem from these is when Lomax asks Waters “Is [Son] House a better player than [Robert] Johnson is, ya think?” Waters answers, “I think they’re both about equal.”