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The 27 Club: A Brief History

Robert Johnson (May 8, 1911 – August 16, 1938) was a landmark blues singer and musician whose singing, guitar skills, and songwriting talent influenced later generations of musicians. Legend has it that he made a deal with the Devil. In exchange for his soul, he was able to create the blues for which he became famous.

Robert Johnson- Crossroad

Billie Holiday Poster. Lady Day Sings the Blues Live at Carnegie Hall. March 27 1948.12x18. Jazz Music. Kraft Paper. Art. New York - Etsy

Billie Holiday Poster. Lady Day Sings the Blues by UncleGertrudes, $22.00

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The great late Etta James

If Charlie Parker Was a Gunslinger,There'd Be a Whole Lot of Dead Copycats

Willie Dixon, Big Joe Williams and Memphis Slim

Big Bill Broonzy, Bill Gaither, Memphis Slim | Blues artists, Memphis slim, Blues musicians

Big Bill Broonzy 1957: 3 Songs

Big Bill Broonzy, Bill Gaither, Memphis Slim...Priceless picture of three icons of American blues music....

Sister Rosetta Tharpe – gospel music’s first superstar. the godmother of rock and roll, “the original soul sister,” reco… | Gospel music, Black music, Blues artists

Sister Rosetta Tharpe waiting for The Blues Train in Chorlton, 1964.

Sister Rosetta Tharpe – gospel music’s first superstar, the godmother of rock and roll, “the original soul sister,” reconstructionist – waiting for The Blues Train in Chorlton, 1963.

Strange Fruit Lyrics - Billie Holiday | Billie holiday, Strange fruit, Lady sings the blues

The Strange Story Of The Man Behind 'Strange Fruit'

Billie Holiday - Strange Fruit Rare Live Footage of one of the firtst anti rascism songs ever.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4ZyuULy9zs

Pin by Greg Sims on Driveways | Blues artists, Robert johnson, Blues musicians

Getty Acquires, Restores Third Robert Johnson Image

Getty Acquires, Restores Third Robert Johnson Image Robert Johnson, the early-twentieth-century blues singer who, as the legend goes, made a deal with the Devil in exchange for his musical talent, is best known for two things: The first being his incredible talent as a blues musician, influencing the likes of Eric Clapton and many others, and the second being the fact that only two verified images of the singer exist anywhere—until now.

Buddy Guy (born George Guy, July 30, 1936 in Lettsworth, Louisiana) is an American blues music and rock music guitarist, as well as a singer. Known as an inspiration to Jimi Hendrix and other 1960s blues and rock legends, Guy is considered as an important proponent of Chicago blues made famous by Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. He has influenced both widely known and local blues guitarists.