Slim Harpo, The Excello Singles Anthology (Hip-O)

Obituary: Sam Phillips

Sam Phillips 1923-2003 Sam Philips, one of the architects of popular music, died in a Memphis hospital July 30, 2003. He was 80. Best known for discovering Elvis Presley and […]

B.B. Major, I’m Not Ashamed to Sing the Blues (Starlight)

Masters of Louisiana Music: Cornelius Green “Lonesome Sundown”

Born: December 12, 1928 Donaldsonville, Louisiana Died: April 23, 1995 Gonzales, Louisiana Commencing his musical career in 1955 as a guitarist wtih Clifton Chenier’s Zodico Ramblers, Cornelius Green a.k.a. Lonesome […]

Doing the “Dap Walk”

Johnnie Taylor, There’s No Good In Goodbye (Malaco)

Going, Going, Gone

Masters of Louisiana Music: Wilson Anthony “Boozoo” Chavis

Born: October 23, 1930 Lake Charles, Louisiana Died: May 5, 2001 Austin, Texas   Boozoo Chavis cut the first zydeco single in 1954 under the direction of Eddie Shuler. Then […]

The Nite Cap: A “Fly” Joint

There have been several important music clubs in New Orleans over the years, including the Dew Drop Inn, Prout’s Club Alhambra, Mason’s Las Vegas Strip, the Blue Eagle, Jed’s College […]

Various Artists, Great Googa Mooga! (Ace)