Living Blues #237, May/June 2015
WHAT'S INSIDE:
Eddy Clearwater
A Little Bit of Blues, A Little Bit of Rock ’n’ Roll
By David Whiteis | Page 10
The Chief turned 80 earlier this year, and we decided it was a good time to catch back up with one of Chicago blues’ elder statesmen.
B.B. King
Through the Pages of Living Blues
By Brett J. Bonner, David Whiteis and Robert H. Cataliotti | Page 18
Living Blues looks back at the life and career of the King of the Blues, B.B. King. First, we examine King’s career and influence as covered through the pages of Living Blues. David Whiteis’ tribute provides an overview of King’s life and influence, followed by a decade-by-decade guide to B.B. King’s albums.
Red Holloway
Blues Unlimited: Essential Interviews from the Original Blues Magazine
By Bill Greensmith | Page 44
This excerpt from the forthcoming collection of interviews, gathered from the pages of Blues Unlimited, takes a look at Chicago saxophone player Red Holloway.
RECORD REVIEWS
New Releases | Page 48
Wee Willie Walker, Omar Coleman and Charles Wilson.
Reissues | Page 74
Carl Hall, Jackie Wilson and Billy Ward.
DEPARTMENTS
- Editorial — Page 2
- Blues News — Page 4
- Breaking Out: Jerry Lawson — Page 8
- LB Talks to Dave and Phil Alvin — Page 51
- Obituaries — Popsy Dixon, Page 84
- Radio Charts — Page 88
- 2015 Living Blues Awards Winners — Page 85
PHOTO CREDITS
Cover Photo: Stefan Falke
Contents Photo: Stefan Falke
$15.00
