Category Archives: Mississippi Blues

In 2003, Rolling Stone listed the top 5 guitarists of all time: 5. Robert Johnson – Mississippi Delta Blues player died in 1938 4. Eric Clapton – no explanation needed 3. B. B. King – Ambassador of the Blues 2. … Continue reading →

I’m not going to state my opinion on it but I heard from army service personnel that they disapprove of it, they like the dress greens a lot more. Do they have no say in the uniforms they wear for … Continue reading →

My view on the subject has changed over the past 20 years. The father of one of my best friends growing up, a white man from Louisiana, mainly only listens to music created by people of African decent. Whether it … Continue reading →

Apparently January 25th is set to be the most depressing day of 2010. Called “Blue Monday” the Monday on the last week of January each yr is the day when we’re most likely to feel down and lack-lustre. This is … Continue reading →

What aspect of Mississippi Delta Blues is the most important in influencing later rock musicians? It featured a guitar. The emotional commitment of the performer. It’s “bluesy” feel. The lyrics. After speaking to others on the web, I found the … Continue reading →

I’m looking for a songbook I can buy or any sheet music/guitar tab for blues artists like Robert Johnson, Big Bill Broonzy, Scott Joplin, Scrapper Blackwell, Blind Willie McTell, Blind Blake, Blind Boy Fuller or Lonnie Johnson, or any similar … Continue reading →

Hi guys, I am writing in the hope that someone out there can help a couple of electronics dummies resolve an electronics problem we have been up against for some months now. My young son Simon and me are Hobby … Continue reading →

So, are you sick and tired of your local news station teasing you with segments to come only for you to watch the whole hour and they squeeze it in during the last 15 mins somewhere??? I am soooo sick … Continue reading →

I’ve been searching, and I can only find vocal/piano/guitar arrangements. The only place I’ve found a clarinet part is in the full score, but I’m looking for an exclusive clarinet TLKoB book. Thanks for your help. Do you know what … Continue reading →

This question was inspired by Wire & String’s last blues song of the day question. He mentioned Myra Taylor’s recent death and how she still had stage presence into her 90s. This got me thinking who the oldest musician I’ve … Continue reading →