Morris Holt, also known as “Magic Slim” is an American blues guitarist and singer. He was born on August 7, 1937, in Grenada, Mississippi. Slim used to play piano but had to give it up when he lost his right pinky, and he began playing bass with his mentor Magic Sam’s band in Chicago. Soon …

Kenny Wayne Shepherd is an American blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Shreveport, Louisiana. Born on June 12, 1977, Shepherd began playing guitar when he was only seven. His first performance at the Red River Revel Arts Festival in Shreveport led to a multiple album record deal with Giant Records. Shepherd has sold millions of …

Blues guitarist Cesar Rosas was born on September 26, 1954, in Hermosillo, Mexico. He is perhaps the most recognizable member of Mexican rock group, Los Lobos, as a singer, songwriter, and blues guitarist. In addition, Rosas participates in the Latin supergroup Los Super Seven, along with the members of The Texas Tornados, Calexico, Ozomatli, and …

Mathis James “Jimmy” Reed (September 6, 1925 – August 29, 1976) was an American blues guitarist and harmonica player and songwriter from Dunleith, Mississippi. He learned to play the harmonica and guitar from a close friend, Eddie Taylor. Reed spent several years busking and performing in Dunleith, and was drafted into the US Navy during …

As a child, blues guitarist Red used to listen to Count Basie, Jimmy Dorsey, Duk Ellington, and many other big bands playing the military base circuit in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. After becoming friends with and learning from Luther Allison, he was largely influenced by the sounds of Buddy Guy, Otis Rush, Mike Bloomfield, B. …