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How Eric Clapton’s ‘Me and Mr. Johnson’ Made the Case for British Blues

How Eric Clapton’s ‘Me and Mr. Johnson’ Made the Case for British Blues

I thought I didn’t need another take on “Come On In My Kitchen.” Twenty years ago, Eric Clapton proved me wrong with ‘Me and Mr. Johnson.’

How B.B. King Left Us With One Last Reminder of His Greatness

How B.B. King Left Us With One Last Reminder of His Greatness

Released 15 years ago this week, B.B. King’s ‘One Kind Favor’ began with a dying plea: “When the day comes, don’t forget me.” No chance of that.

Sonny Landreth Boldly Stepped Forward on ‘Outward Bound’

Sonny Landreth Boldly Stepped Forward on ‘Outward Bound’

Sonny Landreth’s terrific solo re-introduction arrived 30 years ago this month, deftly sidestepping several pitfalls associated with guitar-sideman records.

How Pee Wee Ellis Finally Stepped Into the Spotlight With ‘Blues Mission’

How Pee Wee Ellis Finally Stepped Into the Spotlight With ‘Blues Mission’

Ex-James Brown saxist Pee Wee Ellis unveiled his debut solo LP 30 years ago this month, proving again that he was one of the funkiest homo sapiens anywhere.

How James Blood Ulmer Comforted New Orleans on ‘Bad Blood in the City’

How James Blood Ulmer Comforted New Orleans on ‘Bad Blood in the City’

He may not be from NOLA, but James Blood Ulmer proved 15 years ago this week that he was a true New Orleanian at heart.

How R.L. Burnside’s ‘Bad Luck City’ Introduced an Exciting New Blues Voice

How R.L. Burnside’s ‘Bad Luck City’ Introduced an Exciting New Blues Voice

Released 30 years ago, R.L. Burnside’s debut album ‘Bad Luck City’ belatedly introduced an almost fully formed genius.

Chris Forte – ‘Backyard Astronomy’ (2022)

Chris Forte – ‘Backyard Astronomy’ (2022)

Chicago area-based guitarist Chris Forte’s ‘Backyard Astronomy’ is an intriguing LP with several genres represented, from blues to classical, to jazz.

Junior Kimbrough Set a New Blues Standard on ‘All Night Long,’ Then Vanished

Junior Kimbrough Set a New Blues Standard on ‘All Night Long,’ Then Vanished

Released 30 years ago this week, ‘All Night Long’ unfortunately arrived too close to the end for Junior Kimbrough.

John Mayall – ‘Road Show Blues’ (1980; 2022 reissue)

John Mayall – ‘Road Show Blues’ (1980; 2022 reissue)

Through it all, John Mayall resisted the commercial call and just played a mean, authentic and very defiant British boogie-rocking and heaven-sent blues.

Committee of Vultures – ‘Everybody Wants the Blues’ (2022)

Committee of Vultures – ‘Everybody Wants the Blues’ (2022)

Committee of Vultures’ ‘Everybody Wants the Blues’ is the sound of musicians enjoying each other and their roots, delivering stellar performances.