Folk

Today: The late Huddie William Ledbetter (Lead Belly) was born in 1888 – 125 years ago

“The blues is like this. You lay down some night and you turn from one side of the bed to…

12 years ago

Today: Robert Earl Keen is 57

...Here’s Bob Dylan and he is the greatest and when we’re all dead and gone and they’re looking back at…

12 years ago

Today: Joan Baez is 72

And Joan Baez means more to me than 100 of these singers around today. She’s more powerful. That’s what we’re looking…

12 years ago

Today: John Prine is 66

“Jesus was a good guy, he didn't need this shit.” ― John Prine “And you may see me tonight with an…

12 years ago

Today: The late Jerry Garcia was born in 1942 – 70 years ago

From Wikipedia: Jerome John "Jerry" Garcia (August 1, 1942 – August 9, 1995) was an American musician who was best known for…

12 years ago