History of the Blues, Part 2
In the second and final part of the series, we look at American blues as it fanned out into several sub-genres and had notable influence […]
Artists from Mississippi
Bo Diddley
This week marks the 60th anniversary of Bo Diddley‘s 1958 self-titled debut album, a compilation of multiple pre-released singles from the mid 1950s. Although this […]
History of the Blues, Part 1
We examine the evolution of American blues from the start of the 20the century into the early 1940s. This is done in conjunction with the […]
Elvis’ Christmas Album
Released during the height of Elvis Presley‘s initial popularity, the original 1957 release Elvis’ Christmas Album found popularity both initially and through the subsequent decades. […]