Ford Nelson began his career as pianist for blues man B.B. King in the 1940s before becoming a leading broadcaster on WDIA for seven decades.

Iconic R&B singer Johnny Ace tragically died while he was performing, and his death seemed to come unexpectedly. Born John ...

Larry W. King, the former husband of Billie Jean King who partnered with her on the creation of the WTA Tour and the “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match, has ...

Delta blues legend B.B. King once wryly referred to his distinct playing style as “droopy-drawers music.” It was a gross understatement, but King always maintained a sense of humor about his lack of ...

Another revered musician has sadly passed on, according to a prominent Detroit music organization. The Detroit Blues Society ...

Legendary guitarist Bobby Murray has died. He was 72. The Detroit Blues Society shared the news of his death on social media. “The Blues community is saddened to hear of the loss of one of Detroit’s ...

Seven thousand audiotapes are stored in the Sigma Sound Studios Collection at Drexel University, neatly shelved in a basement space, each historic session boxed and labeled in black magic marker.

Memphis has been many things: the birthplace of the blues, ground zero for the revolution of rock 'n' roll, and the city that ...

Nine years ago today, the world lost the vocalist and songwriter behind one of the most influential Southern rock bands in history.

Clarence B. Jones has died. He was a former speechwriter and confidante of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who helped ...

Clarence B. Jones, a confidant, lawyer and speechwriter for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during the civil rights struggles of the 1960s — who helped plan the March on Washington and drafted part of ...