The Avalons emerged in the same vibrant (albeit incestuous) Newport Information, VA, R&B scene that also yielded the Five Keys, the Market leaders, as well as the Chateaus. Based on Marv Goldberg’s profile within the March 2002 problem of Discoveries, the group’s root base lie within a flexible R&B and …

Seminal gospel-blues artist Blind Willie Johnson is undoubtedly one of the biggest bottleneck slide guitarists. The Tx street-corner evangelist is recognized as very much for the his effective and fervent gruff tone of voice as he’s for his capability like a guitarist. He frequently sang inside a tough, bass tone …

Ideal remembered for the smash “She Wears My Band,” singer Solomon Ruler was created Allen Levy in Lexington, Kentucky, in 1930. Elevated on pop requirements and nation music, he produced his debut stage appearance at age ten and started performing expertly at 21. An imposing physique at 6’8″, Levy 1st …

The Record Organization certainly are a swaggering three-piece rock-band having a raw and rootsy sound, but don’t call them a blues act. “We suggestion our hat towards the greats — Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed — and bring most of the blues inside our music,” stated lead vocalist and guitarist Chris …

Thomas Stewart’s name arises many times in the creation and songwriting credits on Martha High’s single album on Salsoul Information. Stewart created the record and co-wrote every tune featured, aside from a remake from the Feelings’ “Don’t Question My Neighbor,” along with his two co-workers, Harold Daniels and Julian Chatman. …