Willie Dixon
‘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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Features2 weeks agoRoots Of The Blues: Otis Rush’s Thrilling ‘I Can’t Quit You Baby’
Penned by Willie Dixon, Otis Rush’s song has inspired rip-roaring versions from both Led Zeppelin and The Rolling Stones.
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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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Features2 months ago
‘Tiger In Your Tank’: Muddy Waters’ High-Octane Blues Fuel
Willie Dixon's composition was inspired by Esso Gasoline's popular advertising campaign.
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Features3 months ago
‘Tomorrow Belongs To Me’: Alex Harvey Embraces The Future
After years of toil, the Scottish frontman and his band were en route to the UK album Top 10.
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Features3 months ago
How The Rolling Stones’ Debut Album Paid Homage To The Blues
Recorded in four days, The Rolling Stones’ debut album honoured the blues and introduced the band to America as 'England’s newest hit makers.'
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In-Depth5 months ago
Roll Over, Beethoven: Chess Records And The Rock’n’Roll Revolution
One of the greatest independent labels in history, the music of Chess Records still sounds revolutionary.
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Features6 months ago
Best Bassists Of All Time: 50 Legendary Bass Players You Need To Know
Four mighty strings and 50 mighty players: the best bassists are the ones who carve out signature sounds and play as many memorable licks as the guitarists.
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Features7 months ago
‘Hoochie Coochie Man’: Behind Muddy Waters’ Classic Blues Song
One of the building blocks of rock’n’roll, Willie Dixon’s ‘Hoochie Coochie Man’ has been recorded by everyone from Muddy Waters to Motörhead.
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Features8 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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Features10 months ago
‘Walking The Blues’: Maestro Willie Dixon Gets A Hit Of His Own
The prolific blues writer had his only hit in his own name with a song he didn't write himself.
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Features10 months ago
‘Crusade’: When John Mayall Completed A Blues Hat-Trick
His third UK top ten album in a year proved just how successfully Mayall had taken blues to the British masses.
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Features11 months ago
‘I’m Ready’: Muddy Waters Was Drinkin’ TNT And Smokin’ Dynamite
Muddy was the first to record Willie Dixon's future blues classic 'I'm Ready,' on September 1, 1954.
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Features11 months ago
Three-Wheeler: 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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Features12 months ago
Behind Chuck Berry’s Idiosyncratic Take On The Blues
Though a groundbreaking songwriter, when the idiosyncratic Chuck Berry took on the blues, he did it his own way – as an intriguing 1983 compilation proves.
