Willie Dixon
‘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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Features2 months ago‘Crusade’: When John Mayall Completed A Blues Hat-Trick
His third UK Top 10 album in a year proved just how successfully Mayall had taken blues to the British masses.
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Features3 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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Features3 months ago
Best Bassists Of All Time: 55 Legendary Bass Players
Four mighty strings and 55 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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Features4 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.
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Features4 months ago
Best Chess Blues Records: An Essential Top 10
Chess Records laid the foundation for rock’n’roll, and its influence can still be felt today, as this guide to the 10 best Chess blues records shows.
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Features4 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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Features4 months ago
The Most Surprising Musical Friendships
From fleeting, backstage hangs to longtime creative partnerships, the best musical friendships come in all forms.
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Features5 months ago
‘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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Features5 months ago
Roots 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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Features5 months ago
Willie 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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Features6 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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Features7 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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Features8 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-Depth10 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.
