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‘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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Sunrise: The Opening Of Memphis Recording Service, AKA Sun Studio

On January 3, 1950, Sam Phillips opened Memphis Recording Service at 706 Union Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, later to be known to the world as Sun Studio.

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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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‘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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Top 10 Chicago Blues Artists

Just a few of the greats, whose influence spans continents, genres, and generations.

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‘The Howlin’ Wolf Album’: More Than A Psych-Blues Novelty Record

A controversial album for both Howlin’ Wolf and his fans, ‘The Howlin’ Wolf Album’ remains a fascinating listen.

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Features3 months ago

Songs That Influenced The Rolling Stones: 10 Essential Blues Tracks

The songs that influenced The Rolling Stones most have all come from the blues tradition – as the ‘Confessin’ The Blues’ compilation reveals.

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The Devil Has All The Best Tunes: How Musicians Discovered Their Dark Side

The subject of Satan and evil will always remain one of interest to songwriters, no matter how controversial and unsettling.

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Mojos Working: A History Of Recorded Blues

Who wrote the first ever blues song and what was the first ever recorded blues song? We dig deep to find out the fascinating history of recorded blues.

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Chairman Of The Boards: How Producers Shaped Our Sounds

Throughout the history of pop music, the studio changed for musicians and producers from being a place of work to becoming a creative hub.

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Psychedelic Blues: When The Blues Turned On And Tuned In

When African-American innovators of the 50s met Black Power and Flower Power head on, the psychedelic blues was born.

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‘Moanin’ In The Moonlight’: Howlin’ Wolf’s Primal Blues Scream

A collection of 50s singles, ‘Moanin’ In The Moonlight’ brought all of Howlin’ Wolf’s best qualities together: “a tail dragon with a voice like an angel”.