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Blues History
I wanted to create a place to pay tribute to the fathers of the blues who's music gave birth not only
to the blues of today, but also laid the groundwork and influenced generations of rock music and
artists. They most certainly did not get the recognition and respect they deserved in the day and it
still has carried on for decades. To quote the late, great Muddy Waters, "the blues had a baby and they
named it rock n' roll".
In time I will be writing the articles myself, but for time's sake at present I will provide a brief bio and
some links for more reading. Please take the time to read and learn about those that gave us so much.
Honeyboy Edwards
I have chosen to begin with David "Honeyboy" Edwards because he is one of the last living links to
Robert Johnson. Mr. Edwards still tours the world and I urge you if given the opportunity to see him. I
had the pleasure of seeing him at a festival a few years ago and it was an experience I will never forget.
I only wish they would have let me bring in my camera gear. I was however able to purchase a photo
from someone there and he graciously signed it for me after the show. It is one of the treasures of my
collection.
Mr. Edwards was born in Shaw,Mississippi on June 28,1915. As of this writing he is now 94 years
old. One interesting fact about Mr. Edwards is his claim that he wrote "Sweet Home Chicago", not
Robert Johnson. It is one of the many "mysteries" of the blues. Below are some links, please follow them
and learn more about this living legend.
to the blues of today, but also laid the groundwork and influenced generations of rock music and
artists. They most certainly did not get the recognition and respect they deserved in the day and it
still has carried on for decades. To quote the late, great Muddy Waters, "the blues had a baby and they
named it rock n' roll".
In time I will be writing the articles myself, but for time's sake at present I will provide a brief bio and
some links for more reading. Please take the time to read and learn about those that gave us so much.
Honeyboy Edwards
I have chosen to begin with David "Honeyboy" Edwards because he is one of the last living links to
Robert Johnson. Mr. Edwards still tours the world and I urge you if given the opportunity to see him. I
had the pleasure of seeing him at a festival a few years ago and it was an experience I will never forget.
I only wish they would have let me bring in my camera gear. I was however able to purchase a photo
from someone there and he graciously signed it for me after the show. It is one of the treasures of my
collection.
Mr. Edwards was born in Shaw,Mississippi on June 28,1915. As of this writing he is now 94 years
old. One interesting fact about Mr. Edwards is his claim that he wrote "Sweet Home Chicago", not
Robert Johnson. It is one of the many "mysteries" of the blues. Below are some links, please follow them
and learn more about this living legend.