Browsing: Willie “Big Eyes” Smith

Theirs was the music behind the big names. Each, a master of his craft, influenced the world in such a way, that rock ‘n’ roll may well have been stillborn without them.

We are deeply saddened to report that Willie “Big Eyes” Smith passed away early the morning of September 16, 2011 at his home in Chicago from a stroke. All arrangements are pending and information will be forthcoming.

Last night was the presentation of the prestigious 32nd annual Blues Music Awards. See who took home top honors.

Find out which blues greats took home this year’s Grammy awards! The competition was fierce this year, with albums from Jimmie Vaughan, Charlie Musselwhite, Buddy Guy, Pinetop Perkins, James Cotton and more!

Four Aces and a Harp is an uncompromising blues album that puts it’s best foot forward. It’s no surprise that the album is simply great; it’s packed with some of the biggest blues talent in the industry.