Robert Johnson
Double Cream: Eric, Ginger And Jack At The Crossroads In A White Room
The group may have split, but their version of Robert Johnson’s ‘Crossroads’ became a US single just as they were entering the UK charts with ‘White Room.’
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Features1 week ago‘Eric Clapton’s Rainbow Concert‘: Slowhand Comes Back To Life
It was a huge moment when, at the encouragement of Pete Townshend, Clapton stepped back on stage at the Rainbow Theater in London on January 13, 1973.
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Features1 month ago
An Unfailing Ear: The Impeccable Taste of John Hammond Sr.
As talent scout, producer, musicologist, broadcaster, journalist and mentor, Hammond helped the world to discover some of the greatest musicians of all time.
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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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Features3 months ago
The Origins Of ‘Kokomo’: What’s In A Name
Made famous by its appearance in the movie 'Cocktail,' The Beach Boys' No.1 hit song 'Kokomo' from 1988 has a fascinating history.
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Features3 months ago
Robert Johnson: The Life And Legacy Of The Blues Giant
Robert Johnson influenced everyone from Muddy Waters to The Rolling Stones, and shaped the future of rock'n'roll. We celebrate his life and legacy.
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In-Depth3 months ago
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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Features4 months ago
The 120 Best Blues Albums: Classic Records You Need To Hear
From Muddy Waters to B.B. King and Koko Taylor to Shemekia Copeland, discover the records that made it onto our list of the best blues albums ever.
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Features6 months ago
Best Guitarists Of All Time: 75 Legendary Musicians
From hard rockers to virtuoso jazzers, the best guitarists of all time represent a variety of sounds.
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Features6 months ago
Three Wheels Good: Cream Find Their Essence On ‘Wheels Of Fire’
'Wheels Of Fire' introduced the classic ‘White Room’ and other great performances by the rock trio.
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Features8 months ago
The 36 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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Features9 months ago
‘Just One Night’: Eric Clapton Thrills Tokyo’s Budokan
'Just One Night' captured Slowhand's late 1970s show at Tokyo's famous Budokan Theatre.
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Features12 months ago
‘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.
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Features12 months ago
‘Highway’: A Low-Key Sequel To Isle Of Wight Festival Acclaim For Free
The hit single 'All Right Now' and album 'Fire and Water' led Free to the follow-up LP 'Highway,' which made its UK chart debut on January 23, 1971.
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Features2 years ago
Son House: The Lost King Of The Delta Blues
“The Father Of The Folk Blues”, Son House, Jr, was a major influence on Muddy Waters and Robert Johnson, and helped create the Delta Blues sound.
