Blues

Today: The late Howlin Wolf was born in 1910 – 102 years ago

 From Wikipedia: Chester Arthur Burnett (June 10, 1910 – January 10, 1976), known as Howlin' Wolf, was an influential American blues singer, guitarist and…

12 years ago

Today: Sleepy John Estes passed away in 1977 – 35 years ago

Photo by Willa Davis From Wikipedia: John Adam Estes (January 25, 1899 – June 5, 1977), best known as Sleepy John Estes or Sleepy John,…

12 years ago

Today: The late Curtis Mayfield was born in 1942 – 70 years ago

From Wikipedia: Curtis Lee Mayfield (June 3, 1942 – December 26, 1999) was an African-American soul, R&B, and funk singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is…

12 years ago

Today: The late Big Joe Turner was born in 1911 – 101 years ago

From Wikipedia: Big Joe Turner (born Joseph Vernon Turner Jr., May 18, 1911 – November 24, 1985) was an American blues shouter from Kansas…

13 years ago

Today: Bob Dylan played his legendary Manchester concert in 1966 – 46 years ago

Yesterday the greatest studio album ever released celebrated it's 46th birthday... and today the greatest rock concert ever performed celebrates…

13 years ago