He’s one of the “Three Kings of the Blues Guitar” – not as well-known as B.B., but slightly more so than Freddie. As one of several Mississippi-born musicians who moved north to make a name in the blues scene, Albert King is still one of the most influential of them all. Up to now, it’s… Continue reading Albert King – The Weight of the Velvet Bulldozer’s Influence
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Life stories about our blues guitar heros
B.B. King – Truly the King of the Blues
B.B. King is one of those names one would recognize even if you aren’t a fan of the blues. After all, he’s won numerous Grammy awards, been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and recorded several unforgettable tracks, not the least his 1969 hit “The Thrill is Gone.” In fact, even non-blues… Continue reading B.B. King – Truly the King of the Blues
Robert Johnson – The Original “27 Club” Member
Legend has it that he sold his soul to the Devil in order to become the greatest blues singer and guitarist of his time. Whether said Faustian deal actually occurred or not is unknown, but one thing’s for certain. Despite meeting his untimely death at 27, Robert Johnson was, and still is one of the… Continue reading Robert Johnson – The Original “27 Club” Member
Jeff Healey Bio
Norman Jeffery Healey, known as Jeff, was born in Toronto, Canada on March 25th 1966. When he was one year old he developed retinoblastoma, a canacer of the eyes, and his eyes had to be surgically removed. He began playing guitar at the age of 3, developing his incredible an dunique style (see the videos). He… Continue reading Jeff Healey Bio