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Born August 12, 1920, Percy Mayfield was one of America's most popular rhythm and blues singers in the early 1950s. Here are three songs, and their contemporary covers, to remember the singer/songwriter on his birthday.
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Currently on tour, guitarist Robert Cray celebrated his 70th birthday this week. KNKX's Nick Morrison charts how Cray crossed over from traditional to contemporary blues, and hasn't stopped yet.
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Blues guitarist and singer Buddy Guy was born on July 30, 1936. At age 87, he’s still touring and recording. Happy birthday to the reigning Blues Man!
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Otis Redding is the first recording artist to have a posthumous #1 hit. Blue Jay Vladimir Guerreo, Jr.'s celebrates his birthday.
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In this week's Food for Thought Nancy Leson and I talk about favorite venues for birthday bashes. My birthday was double-10 day, October 10th -- a…