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Muddy Waters, whose real name was McKinley Morganfield, was a famous blues musician known as the Father of Modern Chicago Blues. His music changed the blues and helped create rock and roll. His ...
Eight-time Grammy-winning bluesman Buddy Guy is the definition of a living legend. Turning 89 on July 30 – the same day his ...
The Taste of Westmont on July 10-13 provides fun for all ages including two music stages, Muddy Waters tribute & blues jam, two beer tents, food court featuring local restaurants, an all-ages ...
In his inaugural Guitar World lesson column, authored in 1996, the legendary bassist also revealed why he used pick to lay ...
Blues From the Top Festival 2025 article by Geoff Anderson, published on July 12, 2025 at All About Jazz. Find more Live ...
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram has made a big impression after bursting upon the scene. Indeed, Rolling Stone Magazine wrote, “Kingfish is one of the most exciting young guitarists in years, with a sound ...
From an ‘SNL’ legend to the 1812 Overture and free music in Point Richmond, there is a lot to see and do this weekend.
Guy was one of the first guitarists to use electronic feedback and distortion. Now, at age 88, he has a cameo in Ryan Coogler's supernatural horror film Sinners. Originally broadcast in 1993.
The movie "Sinners" showcases blues music from Chicago and Mississippi, linked by the Great Migration. Here's where to see blues in Chicago, as seen in "Sinners".
Robert Plant had an affinity for the blues, which he carried into Led Zeppelin, but there was one artist he loved above all others. Read more here.
From Elvis Presley to Al Green to Booker T & the MGs, here's a look at the Memphis artists in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.