B.B. King

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The Lost Festival: Atlanta International Pop Festivals

The Atlanta International Pop Festival was one of the biggest fests in 1969, boasting Grand Funk Railroad, Led Zeppelin, Joe Cocker, and CCR on the line-up.

100 Greatest Blues Albums - A close-up of BB King's guitar

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The Best Blues Albums Ever

From B.B. King to Muddy Waters, these are some of the best blues albums ever.

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The Great American Soulbook: An Awe-Inspiring Collection Of Songs

Motown’s great songwriters were the foundations of the Great American Soulbook, an imaginary, but nonetheless awe-inspiring collection of songs written in the name of soul. But it did not come easy.

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Blues-Rock Personified: Gary Moore In 20 Songs

Gary's death at just 58, on February 6, 2011, came as a great shock, but he left a legacy of nearly 40 years of work.

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‘Face Dances’: The Who Deal With Life After Keith Moon

The first studio record the band made without Moon, 'Face Dances,' entered the American album chart on April 4, 1981.

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So Many Places: The Life Of Leon Russell

In celebration of the much revered Grammy Award winner and member of the Roll and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Best Eric Clapton Songs: An Essential Top 20 Playlist

To pick the best Eric Clapton songs, this playlist spans his years with the Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, and his prolific solo career.

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‘Enlightened Rogues’: Reunited Allman Brothers Band Head For Top Ten

'Enlightened Rogues' included original material such as Dickey Betts’ ‘Crazy Love’ and a cover of B.B. King’s ‘Blind Love.'

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Walking In Memphis: A Guide To The Birthplace Of Rock’n’Roll

Hailed as the birthplace of both the blues and rock’n’roll, Memphis, Tennessee, is a must-visit city for music lovers around the world.

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GRP Records – A Label Built on Sound Principles

The story of GRP Records goes back to 1976 and the label went on to make an outstanding contribution to jazz over the coming decades.

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Picking Up The Threads: The Roots-Rock Legacy Of Sheryl Crow

Crow's admirable body of work has seen her collaborate with major artists while creating her own unique place in music history.

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All-Star, Genre-Uniting ‘Rhythm, Country And Blues’ For Vinyl Edition

The album featured such fascinating combinations as Gladys Knight & Vince Gill, Natalie Cole & Reba McEntire, and George Jones and B.B. King.

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‘Dust My Broom’: The Origins Of The Blues Classic

It's the quintessential blues riff, but what is its strange history? Performed by everyone from Robert Johnson to Elmore James, we trace the song's origins.