“Killer” Ray Allison passes away suddenly at 60
By Barry Kerzner – Originally posted at American Blues Scene Chicago, IL – Chicago staple and blues icon “Killer” Ray Allison died peacefully in his sleep…
Classic Album: Howlin’ Wolf – Rockin’ Chair
When it comes to iconic blues albums, few (if any) can match the fire and fury of Chess Records’ 1962 Howlin’ Wolf release. The mighty Wolf…
Blues legend LC Ulmer dies at 87
BY Lici Beveridge ORIGINALLY POSTED by Hattiesburg American Blues legend LC Ulmer has died. He was 87. He was found unconscious Sunday morning by family members in…
LANGUAGE OF THE BLUES: KILLING FLOOR
This is the latest installment of the weekly series, The Language of the Blues, in which author/rocker Debra Devi explores the meaning of a word or…
Classic Album: Buddy Guy’s Damn Right, I’ve Got the Blues
By Todd Beebe Music of every style can boast landmark recordings that introduce or reintroduce specific genres to the public. The blues certainly has had its…
Artist Series: Eddie Shaw
Anthony MoserThe editor of BG: Blues and Music News, Anthony is also a blues musician. He sings and plays guitar, and his most recent album is…
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: HOWLIN’ WOLF
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: HOWLIN’ WOLF By Todd Beebe On the wall at Legends there is a Mount Rushmore of the Blues, known affectionately as Mount…
Howlin’ Wolf Marries The Blues and Rock’n’roll on Shindig
Howlin’ Wolf Marries The Blues and Rock’n’roll on Shindig by Todd Beebe The Blues has become more widely visible in American culture over the last 20…
Gone But Not Forgotten: Hubert Sumlin
HUBERT SUMLIN: A true legend for the rock n’ roll hall of fame By Todd Beebe The music world lost one of its true giants on…
Addresses For The Blues
by Todd Beebe The 1950’s saw some of the most important and influential Blues recordings ever made come to life. It was a special moment in…