Blues News & Features
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Features3 weeks agoAn Indelible Byline: In Fond Memory Of Richard Havers
A tribute to the author, journalist, broadcaster and former uDiscover Music editor-in-chief.
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Features3 weeks ago
‘Music Is Akin To The Spirit Of Man’: Sam Phillips On His Life In Music
More than just the man that discovered Elvis Presley, Sam Phillips know the roots of American music better than most, having grown up in the Deep South.
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Features3 weeks ago
The Best Guitar Solos: 108 Hair-Raising Moments
The best guitar solos – from driving riffs to technical displays of mastery – make a song complete and more often than not, transcend the track entirely.
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Features4 weeks ago
‘You’re So Fine’: No New Year Blues For Little Walter
Billboard's Most Played In Juke Boxes chart of January 2, 1954 brought a new entry for the man described by Keith Richards as ‘a blues harp player par excellence.’
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Features4 weeks ago
‘Going Up The Country’: More Boogie With Canned Heat
The spirited new single was a memorable follow-up to the band's debut hit 'On The Road Again.'
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Features1 month ago
‘Handful Of Blues’: Get A Grip On This Robben Ford Classic
With his trio The Blue Line, Robben Ford recorded an exquisitely played and impressively varied set of covers and originals in the 1995 LP ‘Handful Of Blues.’
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News1 month ago
Bonnie Raitt Confirms Huge 2022 North American Tour And New Album
Raitt will be joined on the tour by NRBQ, Lucinda Williams, and Mavis Staples.
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Features2 months ago
Sitting On Top Of The World’s Best Blues Album Covers
Unlike pop stars, most blues artists have never been obsessed with image. But there are still some great blues album covers out there.
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Features2 months ago
The Best Songs About Dogs: A Tribute To Our Four-Legged Friends
Hound dogs, salty dogs, rain dogs, the mighty canine appears in countless songs and this list celebrates all the dogs who’ve been saluted in song.
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Features2 months ago
‘Beggars Banquet’: Why The Rolling Stones’ Classic Is A Feast For The Ears
The album that changed everything for The Rolling Stones, ‘Beggars Banquet’ marked the start of a period of creativity and excellence for the band.
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Features2 months ago
‘Little Red Rooster’: The First Blues Record To Top The UK Singles Chart
Released in 1964, The Rolling Stones’ version of Howlin’ Wolf’s ‘Little Red Rooster’ became the first blues record to top the UK singles chart.
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Features2 months ago
The Mystery Of The Two Sonny Boy Williamsons
A cynical act of mimicry by Sonny Boy Williamson II sparked a blues legend, the latest chapter of which has been tackled in song by Randy Newman.
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Features2 months ago
Top 10 Chicago Blues Artists
Just a few of the greats, whose influence spans continents, genres, and generations.
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Features2 months ago
Best Christmas Blues Songs: An Essential Seasonal Playlist
For the perfect soundtrack to a bluesy little Christmas, our playlist of the best Christmas blues songs has everything you need, from King to Clapton.
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News2 months ago
Jake Bugg Joined By Midnight Skyracer And Other Additions To Black Deer 2022
Other newcomers over the June 17-19 weekend include Pokey LaFarge, Treetop Flyers, and The War and Treaty.
