Aint Nothin but a Hound Dog
January 25, 2019
In the summer of 1952, Johnny Otis invited teenage songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller to his home to meet 25-year-old powerhouse blues vocalist Willie Mae Thornton, who earned the...
In the summer of 1952, Johnny Otis invited teenage songwriters Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller to his home to meet 25-year-old powerhouse blues vocalist Willie Mae Thornton, who earned the...
The Beatles get a shot of rhythm and blues with their cover of Chuck Berry’s smash hit “Roll Over Beethoven”. Originally written and recorded by Chuck Berry in 1956, “Roll Over...
As this year comes to an end, we present to you the best New Year’s Eve blues songs to add to your playlist! Whether you plan to pop some champagne,...
“Bells will be ringing this sad sad news, Oh what a Christmas to have the Blues” Charles Brown Tis the season to have yourself a Blues Rock Christmas! Are you Dreaming of...
"I had in my head that these holiday songs could be done with a slight blues tinge, and I started to figure out how to play the blues lines in...
A Fistful Of Mercy For Your Blues Seattle's KEXP was visited by the modern-day super-trio that is Fistful of Mercy who stampeded and strummed up a storm with their romper "Father's Son"...
When you’re done with the turkey, it’s time to break out the dessert! The smells of homemade pies, decadent cakes, and fresh-baked sugar cookies are a staple of the holiday...
Blues in Motion: The Jeff Beck Group - "Definitely Maybe" On March 25, 1972, the second incarnation of The Jeff Beck Group took the stage of German music program The Beat...
Jack White – "I’m Shakin’" Jack White’s blistering cover of Little Willie John’s song “I’m Shakin” brings blues-rock to a whole new audience. White’s covers are unique in his ability to...
JANIS JOPLIN - "PIECE OF MY HEART" Queen of psychedelic soul Janis Joplin has a legendary voice that is hauntingly unforgettable. Her sound has revolutionized rock and roll, and her image has become...