The 1957 song The Rolling Stones always regretted covering: “What’s the point” “Unbelievably stupid…” Will Howard Apr 21, 2026
“Soul and honesty”: the artists who changed Jack White’s world Essential influences… Ben Forrest Apr 14, 2026
The first meeting of Bob Dylan and his greatest guitarist, Mike Bloomfield “I was just charmed by the man”. Andrew Clayman Mar 23, 2026
‘Hi-Heel Sneakers’: The blues song that sparked rock and roll revolution An iconic track… Ben Forrest Mar 15, 2026
Stevie Ray Vaughan thought the world needed to hear two “forgotten” soul artists Vaughan’s tastes went well beyond straight blues. Andrew Clayman Mar 8, 2026
The small Arkansas town that almost cost BB King his career: “Two men died” A narrow escape… Ben Forrest Feb 27, 2026
‘2120 South Michigan Ave’: The Chicago address immortalised in a Rolling Stones song Home of the legendary Chess Records. Andrew Clayman Feb 22, 2026
The singer Robert Plant described as the last echo of the blues: “He could frighten a lot of people” A legendary artist… Ben Forrest Jan 15, 2026
Imarhan – ‘Essam’ album review: A desert blues exploration of people and place A timeless sound… Ben Forrest Jan 15, 2026
The artists Roger Waters called “the root of everything I do” A lasting impact… Ben Forrest Jan 6, 2026
The “spoof” song Eric Clapton used to pay tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughn A simple spoof of the blues. Dale Maplethorpe Dec 31, 2025