Muddy Waters

The Crowning Glory of Chicago’s Blues King Muddy Waters

The Crowning Glory of Chicago’s Blues King Muddy Waters

Muddy Waters’ Hard Again is his best studio album. It’s a glowing monument to him and to what electric Chicago blues can be at its very best.

‘Smithsonian Rock and Roll’ Welcomes the Amateur Concert Photographer

‘Smithsonian Rock and Roll’ Welcomes the Amateur Concert Photographer

This new book featuring concert photos taken by fans is a stylish, interesting, and absorbing, yet somewhat incomplete look at the history of popular music.

Keith Richards: Crosseyed Heart

Keith Richards: Crosseyed Heart

Richards' first release in 23 years sounds neither like an old man's record nor a placeholder for the next Stones album.

Facts Don’t Always Tell the Story Right: ‘I Feel So Good: The Life and Times of Big Bill Broonzy’

Music & Dirty Little Secrets: ‘Muddy Waters & The Rolling Stones Live at the Checkerboard Lounge’

Bought on the Fourth of July

Rocking Chair Blues: Howlin’ Wolf – “Tell Me”

Rocking Chair Blues: Howlin’ Wolf – Goin’ Down Slow

Rocking Chair Blues: Howlin’ Wolf – “Little Baby”

James Cotton: Giant

Rocking Chair Blues: Howlin’ Wolf – “Shake for Me”

Cassandra Wilson: Silver Pony