Tune Tuesday – Killin’ Floor

I am surprised that as much as I love blues music, I haven't featured it more. Today, I can do just that as I wish Happy birthday to blues legend Howling Wolf. He was born Chester Arthur Burnett on this day in 1910. He was one of a few blues singers who took the acoustic … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Killin’ Floor →

The Music of My Life – 1982

Welcome back to The Music of My Life, where I feature ten songs from each year of my life. In most cases, the ten songs I choose will be ones I like personally (unless I explain otherwise). The songs will be selected from Billboard’s Year-end Hot 100 Chart, Acclaimed Music, and will all be released … Continue reading The Music of My Life – 1982 →

Celebrating Jimmy Reed

The fantastic blues singer Jimmy Reed was born today in 1925. He was born Mathis James Reed in Mississippi where he learned to play guitar and harmonica. He moved to Chicago in 1943 and was drafted into the Navy. After he was discharged a couple years later, he went back to Mississippi where he married … Continue reading Celebrating Jimmy Reed →