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
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From the Archives: David Lackey on Po’ Monkey
Editor’s note: Willie “Po’ Monkey” Seaberry was found dead in his home Thursday at the age of 74. The cause of death
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“They Won’t Come Back Around For Nothing.” Black Population Loss In Chicago
The Great Migration plays a critical role in blues history. Thousands of African Americans from the deep South moved North in search of equality
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Stand Back! Charlie Musselwhite’s Life in the Blues
By Todd Beebe In the world of blues harmonica players one name rightfully finds its way to the top of
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Blues from the Streets of ‘The Other America’
BY TERRY MESSMAN J. B. Lenoir was one of the bravest political voices of his era. He sang against poverty,
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Gone But Not Forgotten: Bo Diddley
The “Bo Diddley Beat” is a timeless style that has influenced everyone from Buddy Holly to the Clash. It’s driving,
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Highway 61 Revisited
Originally posted on bluesandlit.blogspot.com By David Lackey I don’t know exactly when this blues thing began. I started teaching high
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Nick Charles: Laying the Foundation
When Buddy Guys Legends learned of the passing of Nick Charles we were deeply saddened. In an effort to remember his
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