The Life Of B.B. King: An Interactive Timeline
On May 14th, 2015, at 9:40pm, B.B. King passed away and the world became a smaller place. This is Buddy Guy’s statement on the passing of…
Sound Design: One Kind Favor
B.B. King – One Kind Favor It’s hard to say for certain, but I love to speculate so here goes. Talent begets talent. There’s no questioning…
CONCERT REVIEW: JEFF BECK AT THE CHICAGO THEATRE
MAY 21, 2015 BY: TODD BEEBE The Chicago Theatre welcomed guitar icon Jeff Beck back to it’s stage on May 21, 2015. Beck’s career spans 6…
“Born To Play Guitar” – Buddy Guy To Release New Album July 31
BUDDY GUY REVEALS ‘BORN TO PLAY GUITAR’ ALBUM COVER AND TRACK LISTING NEW STUDIO ALBUM FEATURES GUEST APPEARANCES BY VAN MORRISON, JOSS STONE AND MORE; PLUS…
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…
B.B. King Hospitalized for Diabetes-Related Dehydration
Originally posted by Rolling Stone Blues legend B.B. King has been hospitalized for diabetes-related dehydration, his daughter confirmed to the Los Angeles Times. The 89-year-old musician has battled…
Cold Ground Was My Bed: The Blues and Social Justice
BY TERRY MESSMAN Originally posted by Street Spirit Cold ground was my bed last night, rocks was my pillow too Cold ground was my bed last…
Editorial: Concert or Press Conference?
by Phil “Philamonjaro” Solomonson This wasn’t a concert, it was a press conference.mmmm…. after photographing the amazing opening act at House of Blues tonight, I walked…
Interview: Homemade Jamz
DH: Thank you for joining us gentlemen and lady. We are with the Homemade Jamz band – a true family band. They were the youngest band…
PETER GREEN: MAN OF THE WORLD
BY: TODD BEEBE The 1960’s were a time of great exposure for the blues. Young English musicians had discovered its powers and were introducing their audiences,…