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Todd Beebe
Nov 232 min read
Gone But Not Forgotten - Otis Spann
The name Otis Spann will always be mentioned at the top of any list of great Blues musicians. Spann is considered by many to be the...
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Todd Beebe
Nov 144 min read
Gone But Not Forgotten - Link Wray
The name Link Wray may not be the first to pop up on a list of iconic blues artists, but make no mistake: Wray’s music and influence...
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Todd Beebe
Nov 34 min read
Classic Album – Brothers and Sisters
In 1973 the Allman Brothers Band were no strangers to making great music. Their 1969 self-titled debut album showed the world what a blues -
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Todd Beebe
Oct 294 min read
Charlie Musslewhite - Stand Back
In the world of blues harmonica players one name rightfully finds its way to the top of any list: Charlie Musselwhite.
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Todd Beebe
Oct 123 min read
Gone But Not Forgotten - Bo Diddley
Originally Posted in 2016 The “Bo Diddley Beat” is a timeless style that has influenced everyone from Buddy Holly to the Clash. It’s...
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Todd Beebe
Oct 93 min read
Classic Album - Slippin' In
Originally Posted in 2015 The 1990’s were a great time for the Blues as it re-emerged strongly in the public eye. Acts such as Stevie Ray...
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Todd Beebe
Oct 63 min read
Classic Album - Strike Like Lightning
Originally Posted in 2016 The passing of Blues rock legend Lonnie Mack on April 21, 2016 affected the music world drastically. The early...
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Todd Beebe
Oct 33 min read
Classic Album - Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul
The 1965 Stax Records release of Otis Redding’s classic Otis Blue/Otis Redding Sings Soul broke new ground and set the standard...
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Todd Beebe
Sep 285 min read
Classic Album - Then Play On
For the casual music lover, the name Fleetwood Mac brings to mind visions of the 1970s lineup, with Stevie Nicks front and center,...
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Todd Beebe
Sep 143 min read
Metal Roots
The May 2016 cover of Guitar World magazine features the man himself shoulder-to-shoulder with heavy metal icon Zakk Wylde. Both men...
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Todd Beebe
Sep 114 min read
Dickey Betts - Ramblin' Man
Originally Posted in 2015 The Allman Brothers Band played their final shows in 2014, ending a 45 year run that most bands could only...
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Todd Beebe
Sep 74 min read
Classic Album - Johnny Winter
The 1969 self-titled album from Johnny Winter blew through the music world like a Texas tornado. Mixing blazing guitar with amazing...
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Todd Beebe
Aug 315 min read
ROCK AND ROLL’S WANDERER IS KEEPING THE BLUES ALIVE
The great Muddy Waters once said “The blues had a baby and they named it Rock and Roll!” No doubt when Rock and Roll first hit the scene...
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Todd Beebe
Aug 184 min read
Classic Album - Live at the Whiskey A Go-Go
Otis Redding’s classic 1966 live performances recorded on the Sunset Strip at the Whiskey A Go Go have been released in numerous contexts...
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Todd Beebe
Sep 6, 20233 min read
GBNF — Son House
In the world of iconic blues artists Eddie James "Son" House rises to the top of the list. Son house was born on March 21,1902 in Lyons...
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Todd Beebe
Sep 6, 20234 min read
GBNF — Aretha Franklin
The world lost a true musical icon with the passing of Miss Aretha Franklin on August 16, 2018. She was without a doubt the undisputed...
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Todd Beebe
Sep 6, 20234 min read
GBNF — Johnny Winter
The 1969 self-titled album from Johnny Winter blew through the music world like a Texas tornado. Mixing blazing guitar with amazing...
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Todd Beebe
Sep 6, 202325 min read
Who Was The Real Howlin' Wolf?
A Discussion with Bettye Kelly and Barbra Marks BY: TODD BEEBE There are a select few artists whose names will be on “The Mount Rushmore...
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Todd Beebe
Jul 12, 20233 min read
GBNF - Sam Cooke
When lists of iconic Blues artists are compiled, chances are the name Sam Cooke won’t be at the top, or possibly at all. True, Cooke is...
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