Albert King: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2013

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/albert-king/bio/



Albert King, B.B. King, and Freddie King are the "Three Kings of the Blues Guitar." Albert cut his first record at age 30, but did not score a major hit until he was nearly 40. In 1966, he signed with Stax.

Don't Throw Your Love On Me So Strong (1961): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EU3FMsIyNh4

Crosscut Saw (1966): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNsLyQGSqIg

As the Years Go Passing By (1966): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFvaC0GqV0c

Born Under a Bad Sign (1967): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Py37G9qsfY

Little Red Rooster with The Doors (1970): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVp9FQtqf-o



King became highly influential and died in 1992.

　
　

Freddie King: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2012

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/freddie-king/bio/

Official Site: http://freddiekingsite.com/





Freddie King was an influential blues artist. He combined Chicago with Texas blues to create his own sound. King also featured a multi-racial band. His work influenced Dickie Betts, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and others. Freddie King died on December 28, 1976 due to stress and a terrible diet consisting of Bloody Marys.


Have You Ever Loved a Woman (1960):


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGLmZCZ1sXY




Hide Away (1961):


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54HwF8mVlaw

Buddy Guy: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2005

Rock Hall Bio: https://rockhall.com/inductees/buddy-guy/bio/

Official Site: http://www.buddyguy.net/

Buddy Guy was in Muddy Waters’ band and a session musician in the sixties.

He played with Howlin’ Wolf and others:

Killing Floor (1965): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGIE28q3fEA

He continued to play, but did not get his due until the late 80s. Along the way, he influenced Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, and others.

This made Rolling Stone Magazine’s 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time.

Stone Crazy:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SK1vkls4Kjg

Damn Right I Got the Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU5xA6ty0a4

The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame 25^th Anniversary Show with Jeff Beck: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKKzAVbiwPs

Charles Brown: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1999

Rock Hall bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/charles-brown/bio/

Brown’s slow-paced style helped influence the development of blues in the 1940s and 50s.

Driftin’ Blues:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9E4LQovoUQ

Merry Christmas Baby:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RJJwk-Opw4

Black Night:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pOFLzPnZag

Trouble Blues:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGtu2gMRIPU

He died in 1999.

Willie Dixon: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1994

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/willie-dixon/bio/

Willie Dixon helped pioneer Chicago Blues. His work has influenced a ridiculous number of musicians ranging from Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, and The Rolling Stones to Bob Dylan, Styx, and Queen.

Some of his best known works:

Little Red Rooster:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hW4tUx7cQH4

Hoochie Coochie Man:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxXflOZ9V_g

Spoonful:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOF1ROkvBbA

Back Door Man:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6DAdDyWZaQ

Etta James: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1993

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/etta-james/bio/

James met Johnny Otis sometime around 1952 and auditioned. Otis helped James and her girl group obtain a record contract.

The Wallflower (1955):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htpx3opKfKw

She signed with Chess Records and debuted for the label in 1960.

All I Could Do Was Cry (1960):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_i-AI61PEo

Her signature song:

At Last (1961):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZXvLsltu2A

Trust in Me (1961):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMIidaxckeU

She began incorporating Gospel music.

Something’s Got a Hold of Me (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzibSiJv8hc

Stop the Wedding (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giAp973TTbc

Pushover (1963):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIElUwOKtJk

Her career suffered a bit after 1965 until…

Tell Mama (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8pcNIGjJX0

I’d Rather Go Blind (1967):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YApNirMC9gM

Almost Persuaded (1969):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8wnoenztnU

All The Way Down (1973):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOnwNIxo_KM

Leonard Chess died in 1969. She battled drug and alcohol addiction for the next decade. She continued to perform, but never achieved the chart success of the sixties.

There’s Something on My Mind w/B.B. King (1993):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQVNz3HTL5Y

Take Me to the River (1995):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kgogV-AMpo

Take My Hand, Precious Lord w/Chaka Khan and Gladys Knight
(2005):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrxcB6mk0hs

In 2008, she was played by Beyonce in Cadillac Records.

Cadillac Records (2008):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZdMqziDPUU

That same year, she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

Etta James made her last appearance on Dancing with the Stars in 2009 and died in 2012.

Bobby "Blue" Bland: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1992

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/bobby-blue-bland/bio/

1947: Moved to Memphis at age 17. Sometimes he worked as a chauffer for B.B King or Junior Parker. He began to excel as a singer, but the army called. Bland served in the army until 1954.

Farther On Up the Road (1957):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRZCdJ4n60Q

Little Boy Blue (1958):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bwh6eqRZ0OQ

I’ll Take Care of You (1959):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jDezN6ZudU

I Pity the Fool (1961):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-dGSegQOsc

Turn on Your Love Light (1961):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=omibc6VzRho

That’s the Way Love Is (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9xpKfqpfhw

Ain’t Nothing You Can Do (1964):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjggFlKLP5E

Financial and personal pressures forced his touring group’s breakup in 1968. Bland suffered from depression and alcoholism. However, he returned.

This Time I’m Gone For Good (1973):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rddTgGRP60g

Ain’t No Love in the Heart of the City (1974):

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIrRXoOCyWA

I Wouldn’t Treat a Dog (1974):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5USfmpUItcM

He continues to work. Bland’s last album came out in 2003.

Elmore James: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1992

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/elmore-james/bio/

James was known as “the King of the slide guitar” and loudness.
He began playing music by age 12 and performed at dances as a teen.
James served in the Navy during World War II. After the war, he tinkered with amps and guitars to create his electric sound. He earned his first contract in 1952.

Dust My Broom (1952):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKo80b-QfK0

I Believe (1953):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tb7OmdiiKc

The Sky is Crying (1960):

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKEdlSTHjtU

Done Somebody Wrong (1960):

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNBk1faWI-k

Look on the Younder Wall (1961):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRVYj57Yl-Q

Stranger Blues (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sI3Zoa-5KMI

Bleeding Heart (1965):

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kl8_pmSfJF0

Shake Your Moneymaker (1966):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vn77rGEV6XM&feature=related

Elmore James died of a heart attack, his third, in 1963.

John Lee Hooker: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/john-lee-hooker/bio/

Website:  http://www.johnleehooker.com/home.htm

Boogey Chillen (1948): 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM3PuXDpKiA

Hobo Blues (1948):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYrVwGxlcFA

Crawling King Snake (1948):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hYBgpZdbKM

I’m In The Mood (1951):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFeI1vKtsE4

Dimples (1956):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrnQIRMPtsM

Boom Boom (1961):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSnQ0bdHW0s

The Blues Brothers (1980):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeD3TXeWa4I&feature=related

With Bonnie Raitt (1989):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT-FoZt95D4

With Eric Clapton and the Rolling Stones (1989):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi0D9JizqWw

His last recording was with the Doors.

With The Doors (2001): 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw2oZifvgq0

He died in 2001:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDP-_GtKyjQ

Jimmy Reed: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/jimmy-reed/bio/

Reed was a pioneer of electric blues.

Ain’t That Lovin’ You Baby (1956):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9YTlMs4NlI

Can’t Stand To See You Go (1956):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVD13yPY5Ms

Honest I Do (1957):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNECdOGTabo

Little Rain (1957):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDz1t3eVKPc

Baby What You Want Me To Do (1960):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwLQyyVO_ik

Big Boss Man (1961):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=di1-bB1w4wM

Bright Lights, Big City (1961):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giGGK3Fk9co&feature=related

Shame Shame Shame (1963):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB_W54K8SLc

In 1975:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhRZha7ULWg

He died in 1976 of respiratory failure.

Howlin' Wolf: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1991

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/howlin-wolf/

His life and career in links.
In 1930, he began hanging outside juke joints and became acquainted with Charley Patton. Patton taught him how to play guitar. Wolf performed throughout the 1930s.
He did not begin recording until 1951 at Chess Records and RPM Records.

How Many More Years:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1FK620bS7A

Moanin’ at Midnight:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dU_wUcwooc8

Smokestack Lightning:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1FK620bS7A

I Asked for Water:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvnvvzfKXC4

Spoonful:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyfgb9sDT1I

Little Red Rooster:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Vr-DR5HdKw

He died in 1976. According to legend, Eric Clapton purchased his tombstone. He had a profound impact on British rock acts.

The Rolling Stones:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiFnleuNULQ

Cream:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-lRmVOGw3M

The Yardbirds:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2mFGqPZqRA

The Year in Music: 1939

The Great Depression began its second decade while World War II broke out in Europe. The music of 1939 reflects the hopes for a better time as well as patriotism. Big band music evolved from swing and dominated the musical landscape beginning in 1935.

The following is a sample of what was popular in 1939:

The #1 song of 1939 was Judy Garland's "Over the Rainbow."

Over the Rainbow by Judy Garland:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HRa4X07jdE

and some other popular tunes.

Moonlight Serenade by Glenn Miller:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHBvksGdhxA

Little Brown Jug by Glenn Miller:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYo6G8RBjAE

God Bless America by Kate Smith:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8QksTKRYS0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnQDW-NMaRs

Strange Fruit by Billie Holiday:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXdnD39GYVU

When the Saints Go Marching In by Louis Armstrong:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyLjbMBpGDA

Ma Rainey: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1990

Her life and career in links.

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/ma-rainey/bio/

Ma Raney began performing at 14. She later joined the Rabbit Foot Minstrels and probably coached Bessie Smith.

In 1923, she signed her first record deal.

Bo-Weevil Blues (1923):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtkRYR3NUEM

Moonshine Blues (1923):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3xZa1ShIlU

See See Rider (1924):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9duTAcatzIM

Jelly Bean Blues w/Louis Armstrong (1924):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLkOJ3rhbg4

Black Bottom (1927):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fizLgmUHmw

Soon This Morning (1927):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WCxokAmEv8

When she finished her record contract, she was let go. Music styles had changed. She toured until 1935 and then retired.
Ma Rainey died in 1939.

Lead Belly: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1988

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/lead-belly/bio/

Official Site:

http://www.leadbelly.org/

By 1903, 18-year-old Lead Belly worked the Shreveport red-light district.

The Titanic (1912):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYSvFW-WN8M

He was incarcerated several times throughout his life.

Some of his best known work:

Cotton Fields:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46h56pidCiE

Rock Island Line:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCiJ4QQG9WQ

The Midnight Special:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqgysixP_48

Goodnight Irene:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmQXmqbZ3Pc

He died in poverty from Lou Gehrig’s Disease in 1949.
Shortly after his death, the Weavers recorded “Goodnight Irene” selling two million copies. It is one of the best examples of white artists scoring big hits and making money off of songs written by black artists.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj3s8qq3kU4

Muddy Waters: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1987

His life and career in links.

The Official Muddy Waters:

http://www.muddywaters.com/

Rock Hall Bio:

http://rockhall.com/inductees/muddy-waters/bio/

Born in Mississippi in 1913. Although, he sometimes claimed 1915. He played in the mud as a child leading to his stage name.

1940: Moved to Chicago and was introduced to juke joints and cheap booze.

Country Blues (1941):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCL_LpOlTYA

I Feel Like Going Home (1948):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EoDHWqPhbU

I Can’t Be Satisfied (1948):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSF-T5gwdxU

Waters’ label, Aristocrat, changed it’s name to Chess Records after the twin 1948 hits.

Rollin’ Stone (1950) influenced Mick Jagger, Brian Jones, and Keith Richards and provided a name for their band.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_vsvX2qiLM

I’m Your Hoochie Coochie Man (1954):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQ4NFsw4bOU

I Just Wanna Make Love to You (1954): Written by Willie Dixon

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnlvHP1AXPo

Mannish Boy (1955):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS2QQNDHQGk

Got My Mojo Working (1956):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hEYwk0bypY

You Shook Me (1962):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgAPHNgHJdw

Muddy Waters deeply influenced British Rock n Roll. Eric Clapton, the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and Steve Winwood are just some acts Waters impacted.

With the Band (1976):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQzZhkn0h98

Mean Old Frisco Blues (1979):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFqB4ly4-64

In 1981, he performed at ChicagoFest in a now legendary performance.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtOy0-Ebn2A

His last performance was in 1982 with Eric Clapton. He died in 1983.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJIQeTRoBYQ

Bo Diddley: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1987

His life and career in links.

Rock Hall Bio:
http://rockhall.com/inductees/bo-diddley/bio/

Official Site:http://bodiddley.com/

Bo Diddley (1955):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewwe89dtEyE

Diddley Daddy (1955):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZWsCrlVPKg

Who Do You Love? (1956):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prLQSAXJCeg

Hey! Bo Diddley (1957):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nFpv1LKrA9s

Road Runner (1960):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOOFx9c6qyA

You Can’t Judge a Book by its Cover (1962):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0I8ss1R3y-Q

During the 70s, Bo Diddley toured with groups ranging from the Grateful Dead to the Clash. He continued to record, but did not experience the commercial success of the fifties and sixties.

Bo! You Don’t Know Diddley!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GPxkpjCvWI

Bo Diddley is Crazy (1996):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHuICVyLzkE

Bo Diddley died in 2008 of heart failure.

　

Big Joe Turner: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1987

His life and career in links.

Rock Hall Bio:
http://rockhall.com/inductees/big-joe-turner/bio/

Roll ‘Em Pete (1938):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud6OhLFkPNk

Cherry Red (1939): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZF97EEaXsyc

His First R&B Hit (1947):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ck1gL1Hq-4o

Honey Hush (1953)- First million seller:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWa55h0DQrA

Shake, Rattle and Roll (1954):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20Feq_Nt3nM&feature=related

Corrine, Corrina (1956):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQbYX2Jnqyg

Midnight Special (1957):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfEPTRe44ao

After 20 hits on the R&B Charts, Turner returned to the blues. He was elected to the Blues Hall of Fame in 1983 and died two years later.

B.B. King: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1987

B.B. King: His life and career in links.

Rock Hall Bio:
http://rockhall.com/inductees/bb-king/bio/

Official Site:http://www.bbking.com/

His first #1 (R&B charts in 1951):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bl6AhbNiyPA

Please Love Me (1953):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oS94YlfKxvg

Ten Long Years (1955):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFDraWR1Imc

B.B. founds his own record label in 1956 and performs 342 concerts.

Sweet Little Angel (1956):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYxPz7KpdG8

Bad Luck (1956):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMLs74-Zo2I

On My Word of Honor (1956):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cceO2HQMP_Q

1960s:

Sweet Sixteen Part 1 (1960):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R92piPuwcOQ

Don’t Answer the Door (1966):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R92piPuwcOQ

Paying the Cost to be the Boss (1968):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HC94GVNftw

1970s:

The Thrill is Gone (1970): King’s signature song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fk2prKnYnI

To Know You Is To Love You (1973):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqPL3mVNChs

I Like To Live the Love (1974):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1IruWGGbn4

Let the Good Times Roll (1976): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukrJzc69gI0


1980s and beyond:
Elected to the Blues Hall of Fame in 1980

When Love Comes to Town with U2 (1988):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=th1kQER770M

1991: Opened B.B. King’s Blues Club in Memphis.

Riding with the King with Eric Clapton (2000):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5T5qDRxbpM

He still tours to this day…



　

Robert Johnson: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 1986

His career in links:

Rock Hall Bio: http://rockhall.com/inductees/robert-johnson/bio/

Sweet Home Chicago: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8hqGu-leFc

Ramblin’ On My Mind: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUyKnEiv70Y

Terraplane Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dloPrGI0EuY

Cross Road Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yd60nI4sa9A

Hellhound on My Tail: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqgcM_CmhdA

Travelin’ Riverside Blues: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ecwW2fX1Yew

Love in Vain: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPdfPxAF8BM

Johnson’s deal with the Devil:

http://www.thedevilsmeeting.com/folklore/robert-johnsons-deal-devil.html

Robert Johnson died at age 27:

http://dead.atyourage.com/age/27/100

Influence: Robert Johnson is the Father of British Rock.

Led Zeppelin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSht5j3Cnh0

Eric Clapton: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-twOjwBORwg

The Rolling Stones: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FV6hqtD4rwc

The official song of Chicago performed by The Blues Brothers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tlou_2lMLAc

852. Baby Please Don't Go by the Amboy Dukes (1967)

"Baby Please Don't Go" is a blues standard dating to 1935. Big Joe Williams recorded the original which has been covered over 1,000 times. The most famous version comes from Ted Nugent and the Amboy Dukes who recorded it in 1967. Van Morrison's band, Them, also covered it in 1964.  Others to record a version include Aerosmith, AC/DC, Bob Dylan, and Muddy Waters.

Big Joe Williams:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g22l1hnAnlA

Them (Van Morrison):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Wah7MqEHFg

The Amboy Dukes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vi8h9_KgFpc