Blues artist John Mayall has been called “The Godfather of the British Blues” scene.  From the early 1960’s through his current band his groups have been the trying ground for some of the greatest guitarists in the history of the Blues. John Mayall has had an innate talent for spotting and nurturing talent. It also …

Junior Wells, ( December 9, 1934-January 15, 1998) was one of foremost players of Chicago Blues harmonica. His early work as a member the Muddy Waters was enough to guarantee him a place in music history. However, Junior Wells was not meant to be anyone’s sideman. He possessed an incredible voice that was matched by …

Junior Wells, ( December 9, 1934-January 15, 1998) was one of foremost players of Chicago Blues harmonica. His early work as a member the Muddy Waters was enough to guarantee him a place in music history. However, Junior Wells was not meant to be anyone’s sideman. He possessed an incredible voice that was matched by …

For Blues guitarists coming to maturity in the 1960’s, Freddie King (September 3, 1934-December 28, 1976) was one of the most influential Blues guitarists to come out of Texas. Freddie King possessed a marvelous singing voice. But the greatest impression that Freddie King made in the early 1960‘s were with his finely crafted,and danceable, instrumentals. …

Muddy Waters, is considered by many musicians and Blues fans as being the Godfather of Chicago Blues. Howlin’ Wolf might have disagreed with that assessment and singer/harmonica player Junior used the same moniker after Muddy’s death. None of that really matters though. Muddy Waters was an amazing figure in American Blues, with his deep, almost …

Robert Johnson-King of the Delta Blues Singers Robert Johnson-King of the Delta Blues Singers Robert Johnson (May 8, 1911-August 16, 1938) is considered by many musicians and Blues fans to be one of the most influential Bluesmen that has ever lived. The 29 seminal songs that he recorded between 1936 to 1937 are considered some …