Blues

Today: R.L. Burnside passed away September 1 2005

"He was a happy-go-lucky nihilist.... he took things exactly as they were. No more, no less." - Matthew Johnson, the…

11 years ago

Today: The late Charlie Parker was born in 1920 – 93 years ago

You've got to learn your instrument. Then, you practice, practice, practice. And then, when you finally get up there on…

11 years ago

Today: Stevie Ray Vaughan passed away in 1990 – 23 years ago

But between sets I'd sneak over to the black places to hear blues musicians. It got to the point where…

11 years ago

Today: The late John Lee Hooker was born in 1917 – 96 years ago

I don't think about time. You're here when you're here. I think about today, staying in tune. ~John Lee Hooker…

11 years ago

Today: Billy Joe Shaver is 74 – Happy Birthday

'Cause movin's in my soul, i guess a gypsy boy got a hold Of somebody in my family long ago…

11 years ago