Blues

Today: David Bowie released Diamond Dogs in 1974 – 39 years ago

Throughout the album, there are hints that he's tired with the Ziggy formula, particularly in the disco underpinning of "Candidate"…

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Today: Nina Simone passed away in 2003 – 10 years ago

Jazz is a white term to define black people. My music is black classical music. ~Nina Simone Once I understood…

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Today: Johnny Shines passed away in 1992 – 11 years ago

That’s what I am, a Delta bluesman. And now I’m considered the king of the Delta blues. ~Johnny Shines (1989…

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Today: The Pixies released Doolittle in 1989 – 24 years ago

..the songs on Doolittle have the power to make you literally jump out of your skin with excitement. ~NME Doolittle…

12 years ago

Video of the day: St. Louis Blues by Bessie Smith

I hate to see that evening sun go down I hate to see that evening sun go down 'Cause, my…

12 years ago