Muddy Waters is arguably the father of modern blues music, and consequently, he influenced major bands and artists such as Cream, Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, and Chuck Berry.

(ThyBlackMan.com) Few figures in American music loom as large as Muddy Waters. A transformative force in the evolution of modern blues, Waters bridged the acoustic traditions of the Mississippi ...

Brother of acclaimed guitarist Syl Johnson, the late Jimmy Johnson was a singular player who was a mainstay of his city's ...

Portnoy spent nearly six years in Muddy Waters’ band ... a general reader and not just blues music diehards. He is also revamping his website and hopes to have a new edition of his “Blues ...

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One of the most popular blues and roots music artists performing today, acclaimed musician Tommy Castro with his band the Painkillers has been igniting audiences for more than 30 years. A 10-time ...

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Quinn Bishop, owner of Houston's Cactus Music record store ... Lightnin' Hopkins and Muddy Waters for a largely white rock audience, fandom for the blues has become mostly white and now skews ...

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The blues have taken a backseat in modern music; however, these three musicians and their killer tunes might disagree.

Memphis area residents can enjoy a variety of activities during Memorial Day weekend. Events include live music, historic ...