Freeman’s 2022 debut LP, “I Looked Out,” has had a belated surge in reputation and put him on the map. His second record, ...

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A whole other book could be written about all the “Blind” blues artists of the era, including not just Johnson but Blind Lemon Jefferson, Blind Willie McTell, Blind Blake and Blind Boy Fuller.

It wasn’t long before Blind Arnold recognized that he could make more money from White’s emerging talent as a guitarist, singer and dancer.

The Bendix is more than a business to him—it’s a legacy. “It might be the end of the Bendix Diner," Diakakis said. For now, Diakakis says he is desperate to find a contractor to fix the fire ...

Blind Lemon Jefferson was among the music industry’s first successful folk-blues singers, and because his records sold so widely, he was hugely influential. Artists including Son House, Lightnin’ ...

Alexander hit the Griddy after breaking up a pass intended for Jefferson in the 2022 season.

This book explores the evolution of American popular music from its minstrelsy roots to the digital age, offering insights into its cultural and historical significance.

Friends, co-workers and family remember Blind Lemon owner Eddie Sheppard, who died in June at 80.

Friends, co-workers and family remember Blind Lemon owner Eddie Sheppard, who died in June at 80.

Ed Sheppard, the founder and owner of The Blind Lemon in Mount Adams, died on June 3 after a battle with cancer.

Blind Lemon Jefferson's body lies in what’s now known as the Blind Lemon Jefferson Memorial Cemetery in Wortham. A marker quotes the lyrics from “See That My Grave Is Kept Clean,” but the ...