John Lee Hooker was an influential American blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Born on August 22, 1917, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Hooker’s distinctive style and deep,...
Berry Gordy, Jr., was an influential figure in the American music industry, known for his significant contributions as a businessman and founder of the iconic...
Louis Thomas Jordan, known as Louis Jordan, was an American saxophonist-singer who made significant contributions to the music industry in the 1940s and ’50s. Born...
Muddy Waters, born McKinley Morganfield in 1913, was an American blues musician who played a significant role in shaping the sound of modern blues music....
Howlin’ Wolf, whose real name was Chester Arthur Burnett, was a highly influential American blues singer and composer. He was born on June 20, 1910,...
Robert Johnson, an enigmatic figure in the history of blues music, remains an enduring icon of American folklore. His short but influential life, shrouded in...