Chess Records, Muddy Waters and the birth of urban blues music
In 1964, the Rolling Stones took a break from their first American tour to record several songs at Chess Records at 2120 S.
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Joe Bonamassa's journey to becoming a leading blues player
A true child prodigy, Joe Bonamassa opened for B.B. King at age 12. The prolific performer also supports the careers of ...
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Georgia native establishes first Black-owned record label in 1921
Before LaFace Records and So So Def Recordings, there was Black Swan Records, a record company by Georgian Harry Pace that released music by Black artists for Black listeners.
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On The Record: Standout Blues Albums from Mark Muleman Massey, Tommy Castro & the Painkillers
Massey’s new album, Been a Long, Long Time, is named for its lead-off cut. However, the title could also reflect the fact ...
Shemekia Copeland, Chicago's Alligator Records up for Grammys this weekend
Copeland and Alligator Records founder Bruce Iglauer sat down with CBS News Chicago before the awards ceremony.