he influenced a new generation of artists, from Bob Dylan to Jimi Hendrix, who claimed that he was the influence that mattered to him the most. His 1958 tour of Britain kick-started British blues ...

The blues, born from the African-American experience, has long been a powerful vehicle for expressing life’s joys and sorrows. With its distinctive chord progressions and emotional depth, the ...

Like any genre, country music wouldn’t be what it is today without the trailblazing artists of the past. Modern artists likely wouldn’t be topping the country charts today without a few ...

“La Bamba” remains his most famous song. Carl Perkins’ fusion of country, blues, and rock ‘n’ roll paved the way for future musicians. His song “Blue Suede Shoes” became a massive ...

She was born Gertrude Pridgett in 1886. Ma Rainey would become one of the most influential blues artists ever. She died in 1939 and is buried at the local Porterdale Cemetary. Her life and legacy ...

John Mayall, a pioneering Blues musician who was recently ... Throughout his influential career, Mayall collaborated with notable musicians including Joe Walsh, Steve Van Zandt and Alex Lifeson.

The birthplace of the Blues — and much of American music — lies in Mississippi’s northwest corner.