Elaine Maguire O’Connor Latest articles by Elaine Maguire O’Connor Why they tried to censor the blues By Elaine Maguire O’Connor last updated 7 December 20 With its earthy language and frank lyrical approach to sex and violence, not to mention the racist society it was born into, the blues has been censored and vilified since day one Culture How the blues was stolen, and then stolen again and again By Elaine Maguire O’Connor published 6 June 20 For the bluesmen of yore, the tradition of copying standards was a way of life. But when big business got involved, this honorary way of working was ripe for abuse Culture Get the Louder NewsletterSelect the newsletters you’d like to receive. Then, add your email to sign up.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM LOUDER...1Aggression and anger on the road with Thin Lizzy across America and Europe2Sleep Token prove their doubters wrong during spellbinding Download headline set3Why your favourite British metal bands are breaking up4Here's what Sleep Token played at their first ever Download headline set5Whether John Lydon likes it or not, Sex Pistols' Download set proves the true spirit of punk still lives large
Why they tried to censor the blues By Elaine Maguire O’Connor last updated 7 December 20 With its earthy language and frank lyrical approach to sex and violence, not to mention the racist society it was born into, the blues has been censored and vilified since day one
How the blues was stolen, and then stolen again and again By Elaine Maguire O’Connor published 6 June 20 For the bluesmen of yore, the tradition of copying standards was a way of life. But when big business got involved, this honorary way of working was ripe for abuse
