Mick Abrahams, original Jethro Tull guitarist and founder of blues rock band Blodwyn Pig, died on Friday at 82. Martin Barre, ...

An ancient string instrument evolved into the flat-top acoustic guitar—an essential element in American folk, blues and rock.

Johnny Cash released Folsom Prison Blues 70 years ago and it later saved his career, gave a voice to the forgotten, and ...

Marshall suits the Godfather of Soul’s groove well, because her songs always ride on instinct, never feeling mannered or overly contrived. Even while interpreting Brown’s standalone R&B, Marshall ...

Blues veteran recalls the “reefer” moment that landed him a job with his hero, the Gibson archtop that’s seen in the movie, ...

Legacy. It’s a linchpin of what makes the blues such a vibrant and vital musical genre and a big part of the spirit of the ...

The breakout star had no idea what would come of his debut in Ryan Coogler's critically acclaimed horror film. Now, he's ...

Axl Rose declared one of The Rolling Stones' tracks "the best country song ever" as he discussed the band's broad ...

Steve Cropper, the guitarist, songwriter and producer who made his mark with bands like the Blues Brothers and Booker T. and the M.G.’s, and who helped write classic hits like “ (Sittin’ on) The Dock ...

The guitarist, songwriter and record producer was not known for flashy playing, but his spare, catchy licks and solid rhythm chops helped define Memphis soul music. At a time when ...

Steve Cropper, who played on seminal recordings by such artists as Otis Redding, Booker T & the M.G.'s, Wilson Pickett and many more, died Wednesday.

The blues is more than a genre: it’s the raw, unfiltered voice of human emotion. Born from the spirituals, work songs, and field hollers of African American communities in the Deep South, blues music ...