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David "Honeyboy" Edwards
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David "Honeyboy" Edwards (Shaw, Mississippi, June 28, 1915 - Chicago, Illinois, August 29, 2011) was a Delta blues guitarist and … read moreDavid "Honeyboy" Edwards (Shaw, Mississippi, June 28, 1915 - Chicago, Illinois, August 29, 2011) was a Delta blues guitarist and singer from the American South. Honeyboy Edwards was the oldest living Delta blues player, and con… read moreDavid "Honeyboy" Edwards (Shaw, Mississippi, June 28, 1915 - Chicago, Illinois, August 29, 2011) was a Delta blues guitarist and singer from the American South. Honeyboy Edwards was the oldest living Delta blues player, and continued to tour at the age of 95. Edwards received a Grammy L… read more -
Washboard Sam
12,371 listeners
Robert Brown (b 15 July 1910, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas – d 6 November 1966, Chicago), known professionally as Washboard Sam, was an American … read moreRobert Brown (b 15 July 1910, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas – d 6 November 1966, Chicago), known professionally as Washboard Sam, was an American blues singer and musician. Reputedly the half-brother of Big Bill Broonzy, Brown moved to Memphis … read moreRobert Brown (b 15 July 1910, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas – d 6 November 1966, Chicago), known professionally as Washboard Sam, was an American blues singer and musician. Reputedly the half-brother of Big Bill Broonzy, Brown moved to Memphis in the 1920s, performing as a street musician with Sleepy Jo… read more -
Larry McCray
9,867 listeners
If contemporary blues has a longterm future as we boldly venture into the 21st century, it's very likely that guitarist Larry McCray w… read moreIf contemporary blues has a longterm future as we boldly venture into the 21st century, it's very likely that guitarist Larry McCray will play a recurring role in its ongoing development. His first two albums, Ambition and Delta Hur… read moreIf contemporary blues has a longterm future as we boldly venture into the 21st century, it's very likely that guitarist Larry McCray will play a recurring role in its ongoing development. His first two albums, Ambition and Delta Hurricane, signal both a strong commitment to the tradition and… read more -
Cedell Davis
15,098 listeners
CeDell Davis (born Ellis Davis; June 9, 1927 –September 27, 2017) was an American blues guitarist and singer. Davis was most notable for hi… read moreCeDell Davis (born Ellis Davis; June 9, 1927 –September 27, 2017) was an American blues guitarist and singer. Davis was most notable for his distinctive style of guitar playing. Davis played guitar using a table knife in his fretting han… read moreCeDell Davis (born Ellis Davis; June 9, 1927 –September 27, 2017) was an American blues guitarist and singer. Davis was most notable for his distinctive style of guitar playing. Davis played guitar using a table knife in his fretting hand in a manner similar to slide guitar, resulting in a welter… read more -
Robert Pete Williams
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Robert Pete Williams (March 14, 1914 – December 31, 1980) was an American blues musician, based in Louisiana. His music characteristically … read moreRobert Pete Williams (March 14, 1914 – December 31, 1980) was an American blues musician, based in Louisiana. His music characteristically employs unconventional blues tunings and structures, and his songs are often about the time he ser… read moreRobert Pete Williams (March 14, 1914 – December 31, 1980) was an American blues musician, based in Louisiana. His music characteristically employs unconventional blues tunings and structures, and his songs are often about the time he served in prison. His song "I've Grown So Ugly" … read more -
The Paul deLay Band
2,940 listeners
Paul Joseph deLay (1952-2007), was an American blues vocalist and harmonica player. Born on the 31st January 1952 in Portland, Oregon, band… read morePaul Joseph deLay (1952-2007), was an American blues vocalist and harmonica player. Born on the 31st January 1952 in Portland, Oregon, bandleader Paul deLay ranked among the greatest blues harmonica players, songwritersb and vocalists. H… read morePaul Joseph deLay (1952-2007), was an American blues vocalist and harmonica player. Born on the 31st January 1952 in Portland, Oregon, bandleader Paul deLay ranked among the greatest blues harmonica players, songwritersb and vocalists. His work on the chromatic harp is considered by many to be un… read more -
Peetie Wheatstraw
24,067 listeners
Peetie Wheatstraw (December 21, 1902 – December 21, 1941) was the name adopted by singer William Bunch, a greatly influential figure among … read morePeetie Wheatstraw (December 21, 1902 – December 21, 1941) was the name adopted by singer William Bunch, a greatly influential figure among 1930s blues singers. Although the only known picture of Bunch shows him holding a National brand t… read morePeetie Wheatstraw (December 21, 1902 – December 21, 1941) was the name adopted by singer William Bunch, a greatly influential figure among 1930s blues singers. Although the only known picture of Bunch shows him holding a National brand tricone resonator guitar, his primary instrument was the pian… read more -
Blind Joe Reynolds
5,538 listeners
Blind Joe Reynolds (1900 or 1904 – March 10, 1968), was an American blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. Reynolds is thought to have bee… read moreBlind Joe Reynolds (1900 or 1904 – March 10, 1968), was an American blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. Reynolds is thought to have been born in Tallulah, Louisiana in 1904, although his death certificate states his birthplace as Ark… read moreBlind Joe Reynolds (1900 or 1904 – March 10, 1968), was an American blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. Reynolds is thought to have been born in Tallulah, Louisiana in 1904, although his death certificate states his birthplace as Arkansas in 1900. He was blinded by a shotgun blast to the face… read more -
Frank Frost
19,513 listeners
Frank Frost (Born April 15, 1936 in Auvergne, Arkansas; Died October 12, 1999 (aged 63) in Helena, Arkansas) was one of the foremost Delta … read moreFrank Frost (Born April 15, 1936 in Auvergne, Arkansas; Died October 12, 1999 (aged 63) in Helena, Arkansas) was one of the foremost Delta blues harmonica players of his generation. Frost's first exposure to music came as a young bo… read moreFrank Frost (Born April 15, 1936 in Auvergne, Arkansas; Died October 12, 1999 (aged 63) in Helena, Arkansas) was one of the foremost Delta blues harmonica players of his generation. Frost's first exposure to music came as a young boy when he learned to play the piano for the choir in his fam… read more -
Motor City Josh
646 listeners
Josh is a straight up singin', guitar slingin', songwriting, crowd-pleasing Blues man. Son of a preacher man and woman, at 35 Jos… read moreJosh is a straight up singin', guitar slingin', songwriting, crowd-pleasing Blues man. Son of a preacher man and woman, at 35 Josh has achieved incredible success and proves to be one of the most skillful yet animated Blues per… read moreJosh is a straight up singin', guitar slingin', songwriting, crowd-pleasing Blues man. Son of a preacher man and woman, at 35 Josh has achieved incredible success and proves to be one of the most skillful yet animated Blues performers around. An absolute entertainer, Josh manages to kee… read more