Led Zeppelin, Memphis Minnie, and the levee that broke By Charles Shaar Murray published 29 March 22 How Led Zeppelin turned an obscure 1929 recording from Memphis Minnie into an epic rock monolith
The 10 best Jimi Hendrix songs released after his death By Charles Shaar Murray, Ed Mitchell, Henry Yates published 18 September 21 Jimi Hendrix released just three studio albums and one live album in his lifetime. These are the 10 best songs from his posthumous albums
Dr John: a guide to his best albums By Charles Shaar Murray last updated 7 June 21 Gris-gris or gumbo? Voodoo priest or piano-tickling new orleans R&B guru? Where to start with the music of Dr John…
Stevie Ray Vaughan: a guide to his best albums By Charles Shaar Murray published 15 November 18 The Texas cat with the hat and the Strat who hot-wired the 80s blues revival and launched a new generation of players
Which is better: Son House's Death Letter or The White Stripes version? By Charles Shaar Murray published 4 May 18 A heartbreaking story of love and loss written in 1930 by ex-convict Son House, Death Letter was covered by alternative scenesters The White Stripes. But who did it best?
Etta James: Buyer's Guide By Charles Shaar Murray published 26 August 16 From teenage R&B prodigy to Matriarch Of The Blues, this deep soul diva’s output was passionate, wounded and raunchy.
Muddy Waters: Life After Chess By Charles Shaar Murray published 16 August 16 Cut loose from Chess Records, Muddy Waters teamed up with Johnny Winter for Hard Again, the first in a trio of albums that served as the Hoochie Coochie Man’s brilliant final flourish.
Can there be such a thing as ‘real blues’ in the 21st century? By Charles Shaar Murray published 14 August 16 Half a century on from the British blues boom, can authenticity still exist on the scene?
Albert Collins Buyer's Guide By Charles Shaar Murray published 11 August 16 Master of the Telecaster, The Iceman: Albert Collins was the blues bruiser with the huge frosty tone and a big warm heart to match.
Robert Cray: President Obama's Favourite Bluesman By Charles Shaar Murray published 1 August 16 Robert Cray brought the blues to the MTV generation – including Barack Obama – and redefined the notion of stardom.
Albert King Buyer's Guide By Charles Shaar Murray published 29 July 16 Needlepoint clarity meets bulldozer power: acquaint yourself with the songs of the meanest, nastiest and funkiest of the Three Kings.
Howlin' Wolf Vs The Doors - who sang Back Door Man best? By Charles Shaar Murray last updated 10 June 20 A ribald number that Willie Dixon wrote for Howlin’ Wolf, covered by The Doors at their most seamy and sinful. But which version’s better?
Johnny Winter Buyer's Guide By Charles Shaar Murray published 15 July 16 The albums by Texan legend Johnny Winter you need in your life
Buddy Guy: How I Lived The Blues By Charles Shaar Murray published 8 July 16 Buddy Guy's 17 albums have made him a blues legend, but he came from humble beginnings in rural Louisiana. Here he looks back on a life making up for lost time.
Jimi Hendrix - Jimi: All Is By My Side by John Ridley By Charles Shaar Murray published 5 November 14 Baffling biopic with a solid central performance and... well, not much else.
Waxing Lyrical: I'm Jimmy Reed By Charles Shaar Murray published 20 May 14 Killer albums we can't live without
Michael Chapman: The Things That I Used To Do By Charles Shaar Murray published 20 May 14 Have you looked at your baby pictures lately? Michael Chapman has been going back to his roots, and invites you to do likewise...
Cuttin' Heads: Motor City Is Burning By Charles Shaar Murray published 20 May 14 One great song. Two great versions. Which is best?
Marcus Bonfanti: Shake The Walls By Charles Shaar Murray published 19 June 13 Yet another new blueser on the block.
David Bowie: The Next Day By Charles Shaar Murray published 27 February 13 With people expecting nothing, Bowie blind-sides with his best album in almost 20 years.
Gary Clark Jr: Blak And Blu By Charles Shaar Murray published 30 January 13 Major-label debut from the young bluesman shaping up to rank alongside the old greats.
Peter Green Splinter Group: Blues Don’t Change By Charles Shaar Murray published 12 September 12 Paler shades of Green’s blues.
Ian Hunter & The Rant Band: When I’m President By Charles Shaar Murray published 15 August 12 ’Untah’s golden age continues.
Tedeschi Trucks Band: Live: Everybody’s Talkin’ By Charles Shaar Murray published 15 August 12 Swingin’? Stodgy.
Robert Cray Band: Nothin’ But Love By Charles Shaar Murray published 18 July 12 Blues man is back with a fine collection of cheatin’ songs.