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Mar 21, 2024 · Austin’s history of blues and soul music is vast and revered. The city’s blues scene can be traced back to the early 1900s. There are many important figures in Austin blues including “Pee Wee” Crayton, Hosea Hargrove, T.D. Bell, Erbie Bowser, Ernie Mae Miller, and the Eastside Kings of which the annual blues and jazz event Eastside ...
5 days ago · W.C. Handy (born November 16, 1873, Florence, Alabama, U.S.—died March 28, 1958, New York, New York) was an American composer who changed the course of popular music by integrating the blues idiom into then-fashionable ragtime music. Among his best-known works is the classic “ St. Louis Blues .”. Birthplace of W.C. Handy, Florence, Alabama.
Mar 16, 2024 · Tragically taken before his time, his influence continues to resonate in popular culture and the world of blues music. More Duane Allman. #15 of 532 on The 540+ World's Greatest Guitarists Of All Time, Ranked. #22 of 385 on The Greatest Lead Guitarists Of All Time. #344 of 560 on People We Wish Were Still Alive.
Mar 6, 2024 · The 12-bar blues progression, a fundamental framework in The Blues, forms the backbone of countless classic blues compositions. The Blues has heavily influenced various music genres. From rock 'n' roll to jazz and soul, The Blues has left an indelible mark on a myriad of musical styles, shaping the sound of popular music for generations.
3 days ago · Since first appearing in 1914, “St. Louis Blues” has become one of the most famous, celebrated, and recorded jazz standards in history. Handy recorded his best version of the song in 1922 and three years later, in 1926, Fats Waller would play it on a Victor Studio organ as his first ever solo recording. In 1925, Bessie Smith, the greatest ...
Mar 2, 2024 · Bessie Smith was born on April 15, 1894, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Bessie Smith, born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on April 15, 1894, was a renowned blues singer and one of the most popular African-American entertainers of the early 20th century. Her powerful voice and emotional delivery made her a trailblazer in the world of jazz and blues music.
1 day ago · Chicago, IL. House of Blues Chicago tickets and upcoming 2024 event schedule. Find details for House of Blues Chicago in Chicago, IL, including upgrades, seating chart, and day of show information.