Howlin’ Wolf
‘The Natchez Burnin’”: Howlin’ Wolf Remembers The Mississippi Fire Of 1940
In 1956, the great bluesman recorded his commemoration of a Mississippi tragedy.
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Features1 week agoPsychedelic 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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News3 weeks ago
James Cotton: Blues Harmonica Great, Muddy Waters Collaborator
Cotton also collaborated with a remarkable array of stars of both rock and blues, including Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin and B.B. King.
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Features3 weeks agoWillie Dixon – The Greatest Blues Songwriter
Willie Dixon was a fixer, arranger, talent scout, boxer, performer, and songwriter, who did more to shape the sound of post-war Chicago blues than any other.
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In-Depth4 weeks ago
Pop Music: The World’s Most Important Art Form
Many people mistake pop music as disposable. But from the blues to The Beatles, some of the most important artistic statements have been wrapped up in the world’s most popular songs.
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Features1 month ago
100 Of The Best 50s Songs: Essential Tracks From A Decade That Changed Music Forever
This list of the best songs of the 50s celebrates far-ranging sounds that changed music forever.
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Features1 month ago
The 25 Best Chess Albums To Own On Vinyl
Start your journey into one of the most influential labels in music with our list of the best Chess albums to own on vinyl.
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Features1 month ago
Best Howlin’ Wolf Songs: 20 Essential Blues Classics
One of the finest artists on the illustrious Chess label, Howlin’ Wolf shaped the blues, as this playlist of 20 of the best Howlin’ Wolf songs makes clear.
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Features2 months ago
‘Spoonful’: The Story Behind Howlin’ Wolf’s Classic Blues Song
A hypnotic, hugely significant song, Howlin’ Wolf’s recording of ‘Spoonful’ became a blues staple recorded by everyone from Etta James to Cream and beyond.
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Features2 months ago
The Best Blues Songs Of All Time
The blues artists talked, the rockers listened. Without the blues there’d be no rock’n’roll, but these influential blues songs were especially pivotal.
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Features2 months ago
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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In-Depth2 months ago
Taking Notes: How Musical Nostalgia Creates Future Sounds
From the 20-year rule to stylistic homage and outright appropriation, nostalgia has always played a part in musical evolution.
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Features3 months ago
Top 10 Chicago Blues Artists
Just a few of the greats, whose influence spans continents, genres, and generations.
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Features3 months ago
The 50 Best Chess Singles Of All Time
From blues and jazz to rock'n'roll and soul, here are the 50 best Chess Records singles to discuss and debate, but mainly to love.
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News4 months ago
‘Born In Chicago’ Documentary Is Now Available Digitally
The documentary tells the story of first-generation blues performers and the kids who discovered a thrilling world at the end of the radio dial.
