Warren Haynes is a true modern day music legend. From his humble beginnings with country artist, David Allan Coe, Warren went on to play in The Dickey Betts Band. When the Allman Brothers Band reformed to celebrate their 20th anniversary in 1989, Betts asked Haynes to join him in the Allmans as the second guitar player. Warren recently released his solo album Million Voices Whisperwhich may be his finest work to date.

The Jimi Hendrix Experience’ 1967 album “Are You Experienced” was a landmark album that broke ground in numerous ways. The album was so...

The name Otis Spann will always be mentioned at the top of any list of great Blues musicians. Spann is considered by many to be the...

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In 1973 the Allman Brothers Band were no strangers to making great music. Their 1969 self-titled debut album showed the world what a blues -

In the world of blues harmonica players one name rightfully finds its way to the top of any list: Charlie Musselwhite.

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Originally Posted in 2016 The passing of Blues rock legend Lonnie Mack on April 21, 2016 affected the music world drastically. The early...

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The May 2016 cover of Guitar World magazine features the man himself shoulder-to-shoulder with heavy metal icon Zakk Wylde. Both men...

Originally Posted in 2015 The Allman Brothers Band played their final shows in 2014, ending a 45 year run that most bands could only...

The 1969 self-titled album from Johnny Winter blew through the music world like a Texas tornado. Mixing blazing guitar with amazing...

The great Muddy Waters once said “The blues had a baby and they named it Rock and Roll!” No doubt when Rock and Roll first hit the scene...

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In the world of iconic blues artists Eddie James "Son" House rises to the top of the list. Son house was born on March 21,1902 in Lyons...

The world lost a true musical icon with the passing of Miss Aretha Franklin on August 16, 2018. She was without a doubt the undisputed...

The 1969 self-titled album from Johnny Winter blew through the music world like a Texas tornado. Mixing blazing guitar with amazing...

A Discussion with Bettye Kelly and Barbra Marks BY: TODD BEEBE There are a select few artists whose names will be on “The Mount Rushmore...