Muddy Waters

Blues Muddy Waters and Mick Jagger perform with Rolling Stones Ron Wood (left) and Keith Richards (right)

The bizarre stroke of luck that introduced Muddy Waters to Keith Richards

A strange twist of fate.

Apr 1, 2022

Story Behind The Song: Chuck Berry’s rock ‘n’ roll classic ‘Johnny B. Goode’

Timeless.

Mar 31, 2022

How Jimi Hendrix broke barriers by becoming the biggest artist in the US

A true iconoclast.

Feb 13, 2022

JIMI HENDRIX in his dressing room at the Saville Theatre, London, in June 1967.

How Jimi Hendrix learned to play the guitar

Iconoclast.

Feb 9, 2022

Mississippi: A Deep South pilgrimage to the home of the Delta Blues

Mississippi: A Deep South pilgrimage to the home of the Delta Blues

A guide to travelling the blues.

Dec 3, 2021

Take a walk through Elvis Presley’s Memphis

A city of joy, a city of pain.

Oct 31, 2021

The momentous near-death experience of Muddy Waters

A harrowing event.

Oct 11, 2021

Six Definitive Songs: The ultimate beginner’s guide to Buddy Guy

A blues legend.

Jul 30, 2021

Keith Richards favourite soul, blues and R&B songs of all time

A perfect playlist

Jul 18, 2021

Six Definitive Songs: The ultimate beginners guide to Howlin’ Wolf

Howlin’ blues.

Jun 10, 2021

Watch The Rolling Stones perform ‘Manish Boy’ with their hero Muddy Waters

Sensational.

May 28, 2021

From Muddy Waters to Royal Blood: The Far Out Playlist

The last seven days in music.

May 5, 2021