Bass great Noel Neal dies at 54
Bass player Noel Neal has died at the age of 54. Neal played bass with a who’s who of blues
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RIP
“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
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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.
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Country legend Merle Haggard dies on his 79th birthday
Legendary country and western performer Merle Haggard has died today, his 79th birthday. The iconic guitarist / singer / fiddler
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In Memory of James Wheeler (1937-2014)
by Thaddeus Krolicki Chicago has lost one of its true masters of the blues with the passing of guitarist and singer
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R.I.P. Aaron Moore 1918 – 2013
by Thaddeus Krolicki (Photo by James Fraher) The blues community is mourning the loss of one of the unsung legends
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