Posts Tagged Blues

Artist Spotlight: Robert Johnson

Hey Folks:

On my quest to spotlight some awesome blues music I’ve decided that my first artist would be Robert Johnson.

Robert Leroy Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938) is now among the most famous of Delta blues musicians. His landmark recordings from 1936–1937 display a remarkable combination of singing, guitar skills, and songwriting talent that have influenced generations of musicians. Johnson’s shadowy, poorly documented life and death at age 27 have given rise to much legend, including a Faustian myth.  Read the rest of this entry »

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I’ve Got The Blues

Hey Folks:

It’s been quite some time since I’ve written and for that I do apologize. I have had a lovely musical spring and am truly look forward to having just as much fun this summer!

The title of this post is not about me really having the blues or being sad; but it’s about NUTTIN’ BUT THE BLUES — blues music that is!

In honor of Black Music Month — which was designated by President Jimmy Carter in June 1979 — I want to take some time to talk about the blues. Read the rest of this entry »

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