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Music's Dropouts: 18 Artists Who Succeeded Without Diplomas

Michael Ochs Archives (2) We've written about the musicians who are super smart and spent time ... Read More »

President Obama Sings the Blues With Mick Jagger, B.B. King -- Video

The president just couldn't say no: Mick Jagger held out a mic almost by way of command, and soon Barack Obama was belting out the blues with the best of them. ... Read More »

Quit Your Day Job: 20 Rockers and Their Pre-Fame Gigs

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Musicians in Memphis: 20 Great Acts That Make Up the River City's Soul Stew

Though he was from Texas, like a lot of musicians, sax ... Read More »

Gregg Allman Covers Blues Classics on First Solo Album in 14 Years

For his first solo album in 14 years, Gregg Allman is paying tribute to his forefathers and covering blues icons such as Muddy Waters, B.B. King and Junior Wells. ... Read More »

Buddy Guy, 'Stay Around a Little Longer' (Feat. B.B. King) -- Video Premiere

At 74 years old, Buddy Guy is a true American legend and the pioneer of an entire style of blues guitar -- Chicago's West Side sound. ... Read More »

Jimi Hendrix Biography Traces Guitarist's Early Years -- Exclusive Excerpt

Before Jimi Hendrix became an international superstar and tragically died at the age of 27, he was Jimmy, a young guitarist trying to find his place in music and the world at large. ... Read More »

Eric Clapton Reveals Details, Lineup for Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010

Eric Clapton has revealed both the plans and the players for his third Crossroads Guitar Festival. ... Read More »

Sam Moore Ready for Bruce Springsteen Duet at Rock Hall Anniversary

As part of next week's massive Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary shows at New York City's ... Read More »

Blues Singer Jesse Fortune Dies at 79

Chicago blues singer Jesse Fortune, who was most active in the '50s and '60s, collapsed onstage ... Read More »

James Brown's 'Soul Power' Lives On in New Film

Producer Jeffrey Levy-Hinte, while editing the Oscar-winning film 'When We Were Kings,' took note of ... Read More »

B.B. King Gets Key to the City at Bonnaroo

On Bonnaroo's main stage Saturday afternoon, the legendary B.B. King bridged both the generational ... Read More »

Seniors Rock the Summer Touring Season

And you thought the reign of the baby boomer was over? Not a chance. A At the time of life when most ... Read More »