Gone But Not Forgotten: Otis Rush
BY: TODD BEEBE The world lost a true musical icon with the passing of Blues master Otis Rush on September 29, 2018. Otis was part of…
Gone But Not Forgotten: Aretha Franklin
The world lost a true musical icon with the passing of Miss Aretha Franklin on August 16, 2018. She was without a doubt the undisputed Queen…
Gone But Not Forgotten: Donald “Duck” Dunn
Donald “Duck” Dunn was a master Bass player who laid down a groove to die for. As a member of Booker T & the MG’s, Dunn…
Gone But Not Forgotten, Ruby Wilson
Editor’s Note: The following obituary is written by JD Nash, and originally appeared in American Blues Scene on August 14. Memphis, Tennessee – The manager for…
R.I.P. Scotty Moore – December 27, 1931 – June 28, 2016
The world lost a true guitar pioneer yesterday. If you don’t know the name Scotty Moore, trust me, you’ve heard the Guitar. When you look up “Rock…
Gone But Not Forgotten: Link Wray
The name Link Wray may not be the first to pop up on a list of iconic blues artists, but make no mistake: Wray’s music and…
“And You Say, ‘What Have I Got to Lose?'” Remembering Prince
Much of the news on music sites these days has gone towards memorializing the plethora of artists and musicians who’ve left us too soon–ours included. So it is…
Remembering Lonnie Mack
The music world lost a true legend on April 21st. Guitarist Lonnie Mack was a major influence on both American and British guitarists in the 1960’s…
Gone But Not Forgotten: George Martin
Barry Kerzner has an excellent write-up over at American Blues Scene on the late-great record producer, Sir George Martin. “Not only did he offer new perspectives on…
Lessons From B.B. King
By Todd Beebe B.B.’s passing really hits home for me. I spent so many years studying the man and his music, literally note for note. I…