Delta Blues

Charley Patton: Pony Blues

If I made records for my own pleasure, I would record Charley Patton songs only. ~Bob Dylan (Press Conference, Rome -…

11 years ago

Today: Bob Dylan released “New Morning” in 1970, 43 years ago

..Well, there were two good songs on S. P., DAYS OF FORTY-NINE and COPPER KETTLE... and without those two LPs there’d…

11 years ago

Today: The late Robert Johnson was born in 1911 – 102 years ago

“Just look at the picture of him with the acoustic guitar: His fingers are in the weirdest position. If you’re…

12 years ago

Today: The late Blind Willie McTell was born in 1898 – 115 years ago

And I know no one can sing the blues Like Blind Willie McTell ~Bob Dylan ("Blind Willie McTell") He was…

12 years ago

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…

12 years ago