In so doing, subversive artists like Little Richard paved the ... You could describe Ray Charles as one of the most famous Black blues singers from the 50s, but that would mean discounting his ...

Ever since Chuck Berry hot-wired the "jump blues" sound in the 1950s ... they're as coveted and beloved as the musicians who play them. Let's take a look back at some of the most iconic guitars ...

As the flood waters rose, many blues artists were inspired to write songs about the disaster and describe the experience of being in a flood. The Mississippi Delta is famous for more than floods ...

He is best known for his book about the Rolling Stones. But he mostly wrote about blues artists, some of them famous (B.B.

Though Mr Beaker never acquired a "big" name, he's the one that the most famous blues artists trusted, being as hardworking, humourous and goodnatured as he is talented. His abilities as a superb ...

As the musical form began to evolve, Delta blues artists often worked solo, accompanying themselves on guitar or harmonica. Bottleneck and slide guitar, a rough and rhythmic intensity, and raw ...

Memphis and music go hand-in-hand. The city's profound role in music history is celebrated at its top attractions like the Stax Museum for American Soul Music and Graceland. If you're a fan of the ...

During this time, Branch formed Billy Branch & The Sons of Blues featuring musicians who where the sons of famous blues artists. The original S.O.B.s consisted of Billy, Lurrie Bell, Freddie Dixon ...