Earl King’s original single version was split across both sides of the 7” and named Parts I and II accordingly. Hendrix’s ...

Jimi Hendrix made a mark in the music industry through his innovative sound and groundbreaking riffs, making him one of the “greatest guitarists” of all time.

The Beach Boys nearly kept British rock band Cream from forming based on sheer intimidation, according to Eric Clapton.

Another Muddy Waters classic has joined Chess Records’ Acoustic Sounds Series. Muddy, Brass and the Blues, the blues legend’s third studio album, is now officially available from the esteemed ...

Howlin' Wolf’s 1962 self-titled sophomore album is the latest in his catalog to join Chess Records’ Acoustic Sounds Series.

Let’s head back to June 14, 1980, when Rock and Roll legend Chuck Berry paid a visit to Ladner. Berry was the featured performer celebrating the grand opening of the Sunshine Chevrolet Oldsmobile car ...

From "Born in the U.S.A." to "We Shall Overcome" and "Sweet Home Alabama," these songs encapsulate America in all its glory ...

Chicago label Chess Records is best known for releasing music by Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy, but the label also ...

Bone” — as he was billed in his teens — was one of the first electric guitar heroes, modernizing the blues and paving the way for rock ‘n’ roll. Without Walker’s bare-knuckle guitar style and ...

The city of St Louis was a pleasant surprise for our entertainment editor, Alicia Adejobi (Picture: ) If you’ve seen the first Sex and the City film, your main and probably only reference point for St ...

Pete Townshend made his mark with The Who as a very spiritual lyricist. He took the introspection of Bob Dylan and brought it ...

Jerry Garcia of Grateful Dead had many musical loves, among them was the pedal steel guitar, and a 1957 performance by Chuck Berry which he called "beautiful".