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Today: The late Otis Spann was born in 1930

.... so many aficionados considered him then and now Chicago's leading post-war blues pianist. Spann played on most of [Muddy]…

11 years ago

Today: Happy Birthday Chuck Berry

 “Roll over, Beethoven, and tell Tchaikovsky the news.” Keith Richards Inducts Chuck Berry into the Rock and Roll Hall of…

11 years ago

Today: Muddy Waters released – Rollin’ Stone: The Golden Anniversary Collection in 2000 – 13 years ago

This is powerful music and belongs in any serious music fan's library. You can't own too much Muddy Waters. And…

11 years ago

Today: Chuck Berry recorded “Johnny B. Goode” in 1958 – 55 years ago

DeepdowninLouisiana'crossfromNewOrleans, waybackupinthewoodsamongtheevergreens. There stood a log cabin made of earth and wood Where lived a country boy named Johnny B.…

12 years ago

Today: The late Robert Nighthawk was born in 1909 – 103 years ago

  Of all the pivotal figures in blues history, certainly one of the most important was Robert Nighthawk. He bridged…

12 years ago