It was 1969, Zeppelin recorded a track for their album Led Zeppelin II. A song they took credit for writing, called “Bring it On Home.” You may know it. Goes like this. Great song. One problem though – they didn’t write it.
Browsing: Willie Dixon
CC Rider Venerates Jimmy Rogers, one of THE legendary Head Cutters, a “band” who’s other two members were Muddy Waters and Little Walter
Sweeping the house after dark is still considered impolite in some African American families. This tradition comes from an ancient West African belief…
Secret document reveals exciting music icons as the subject of stamps in coming years.
Blues songs are loaded with boasts, taunts, and jokes. Discover the fun meaning of “The dozens” as sung by Memphis Minnie, and find out the origin of schoolyard taunts and rap’s most prominent feature!
No one would ever say Pete Seeger was a blues singer, or even close. And yet…
How cool is this? Find out the deep origins of the word “Cool” and how it became used in music and the blues
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.
This week’s “Language” article explores one of the most (in)famous blues terms, the BACK DOOR MAN!
Some long standing private feelings between the family of past entity of Chess Records and the owners of what has become Blues Heaven Foundation have boiled into the public light.