Blues

'Shave 'Em Dry'- The first rebellious act of complete vulgarity in music history?

‘Shave ‘Em Dry’: The first rebellious act of complete vulgarity in music history?

Far ahead of its time.

Sep 27, 2024

Led Zeppelin - Robert Johnson - Split

Every Led Zeppelin song based on a Robert Johnson composition

“Birds that sing.”

Sep 25, 2024

'To Bring You My Love'- The album that reinvented PJ Harvey

‘To Bring You My Love’: The album that reinvented PJ Harvey

A defining 1990s album.

Sep 7, 2024

Eric Clapton - 2017

The genre of music Eric Clapton called his bible: “It completely changed my outlook”

Finding his new musical religion.

Sep 5, 2024

Robert Johnson - Guitarist - Musician

Who killed blues singer Robert Johnson?

“It must be that old evil spirit…”

Aug 13, 2024

Nina Simone - Singer - Musician

Who was the ‘Sinnerman’ in the classic Nina Simone song?

“Don’t you know I need you, Lord?”

Aug 10, 2024

John Mayall - 1970 -Guitarist - Blues - Musician - 2007

The bandmate John Mayall called “totally unique”

John Mayall and The Bluesbreakers was a fertile breeding ground for guitar talent.

Aug 3, 2024

Gertrude 'Ma' Rainey- An extraordinary life as ‘The Mother of the Blues’

Gertrude ‘Ma’ Rainey: An extraordinary life as ‘The Mother of the Blues’

The early blues star opened doors to a generation of Black female singers.

Aug 3, 2024

Album of the week - Jack White - No Name - 2024

Jack White – ‘No Name’ album review: an old school rock ‘n’ roll triumph

A revolutionary return.

Jul 31, 2024

Decoding the blues- How love became a metaphor

Decoding the blues: How love became a metaphor

“The raw strength of the music.”

Dale Maplethorpe

Jul 28, 2024

Elvis Presley - Ed Sullivan Show - 1956

Which musician introduced Elvis Presley to the blues?

A big influence.

Jul 26, 2024

John Mayall - Guitarist - Blues - Musician - 2007

Tributes pour in for British blues legend John Mayall

Mayall passed away on July 22nd in California.

Jul 24, 2024