A music blog written by Rich Brown
If I think back, I believe the first music I heard that could be classified as Blues would have been an old cassette tape of Ray Charles. He was a giant in the world of music, with a musical voice all his own and became a foundational influence in the genres of Blues, R&B, and... Continue Reading →
Even if you've never been a fan of the blues, you likely need no introduction to B.B King. Like many people, the first music I ever heard from this legendary blues singer and guitarist was his hit record, “The Thrill is Gone”. Ironically, the 89 year old musician can still be heard playing once in... Continue Reading →
The slack-stringed, wailing, electric guitar riff that opens “Dust My Broom” is a sound that will forever immortalize Elmore James. Although this tune was first recorded by the legendary Robert Johnson, it was the version by James that became an R&B hit in 1952. Guitar players have spent hours and hours copying that sound, but... Continue Reading →
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