John Lee Hooker
Down In The Soul Cellar: Spencer Davis Group Reopen Twisted Wheel
The famous Manchester R&B club reopened in its new location on September 18, 1965 with a visit from a favourite band.
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News1 year agoRolling Stones Announce ‘Steel Wheels Live’ Concert Film Home Release
The release will be complemented by a double A-sided 10” picture disc for Record Store Day on September 26.
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Features1 year ago
Blind Owl’s Blues And The Story Of Canned Heat
'Blind Owl' Wilson, who died on 3 September 1970 and thus joined the infamous '27 Club,' was co-founder and principal writer with Canned Heat. This is their story.
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News1 year ago
Montreux Jazz Fest Kicks Off Streaming Event With Rare John Lee Hooker Set
Canceled amid COVID-19, the legendary festival celebrates its 54th year with 16 nights of full, streaming concerts from its vaults.
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Artists1 year ago
John Lee Hooker
John Lee Hooker was a Mississippi blues guitarist known for playing Delta blues, as well as singles like 'One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer'.
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News2 years agoNew Reissue Spotlights ‘The Country Blues Of John Lee Hooker’
The album features a brilliantly varied set of deep Delta blues, moans, boogies and more.
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Features3 years ago
The Story Of Canned Heat’s ‘Big Bear’ Bob Hite
Remembering the singular voice of Bob Hite, Canned Heat's lead singer who passed away on this day in 1981, whose nickname was "The Bear".
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Features3 years ago
‘Keeping The Blues Alive’: Watch Exclusive Interview With Muddy Waters’ Daughter
Over the course of his career, Muddy Waters was one of the catalysts for a rock'n'roll revolution, uDiscover talks with his daughter about his influence.
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Features3 years ago
Alvin Lee: Ten Years After And The Woodstock Effect
Alvin Lee’s performance at Woodstock in 1969 catapulted him to superstardom, and the guitarist is now remembered as one of blues rock’s finest ever.
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Features3 years ago
Tracing The Path Of The Blues: Infographic
As one of the most influential forces in music and culture, here is infographic snapshot of historical milestones that helped to bring about the blues.
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News3 years ago
Van Morrison Releases New Track ‘Got To Go Where The Love Is’
The song is taken from the prolific singer-songwriter's forthcoming album 'The Prophet Speaks'.
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News3 years ago
Van Morrison Announces New Album ‘The Prophet Speaks’
Van Morrison returns to his blues roots once again on 'The Prophet Speaks', set for release on 7 December via Caroline International.
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News3 years ago
Blues Great Otis Rush, Inspiration To Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page Et Al, Dies At 84
Rush became one of the key exponents of Chicago's 'West Side' sound and influenced generations of players in the process.
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News3 years ago
John ‘Jabo’ Starks, Drummer For James Brown, BB King, Dies At 79
John 'Jabo' Starks, the drummer - who along with Clyde Stubblefield - provided the backbeat on many of James Brown's classic hits has died aged 79.
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In-Depth4 years ago
Ramblin’ On: The Birth, Life And Rebirth Of Southern Rock
From original pioneers Elvis and Little Richard, to the Allmans and Cadillac Three, Southern rock has made a global impact far beyond its original boundaries. But then again… maybe it had no...
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News4 years ago
John Lee Hooker ‘King Of The Boogie’ Exhibit To Open At Grammy Museum
A new exhibition Celebrating John Lee Hooker, King Of The Boogie, is set to open at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles on 29 March
