Flashback

John Tefteller’s World’s Rarest Records uses time travel to take us back to the old American bluesmen

Wilkins’ ‘That’s No Way To Get Along’ saw several incarnations

July 14, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

The Rev Robert Wilkins That's No Way To Get Along

Swiping a song from The Rev. Robert Wilkins? Now, “That’s No Way To Get Along.” But that’s pretty much what The Rolling Stones did with “Prodigal Son.” ►

Georgia Tom and Tampa Red put a little blush in the blues

June 29, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Georgia Tom and Tampa Red Mama Don't Allow No Easy Riders Here

Say the words “easy rider” these days and chances are good any combination of Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson or Steppenwolf’s “Born to Be Wild” will pop into your head. But back in the day, Georgia Tom and Tampa Red and His Hokum Jug Band gave a different take. ►

Blues guitarist Freddie King joins Rock Hall royalty in 2012

April 29, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Heralded as “The Texas Cannonball,” Freddie King’s skills as a blues guitarist led to him being dubbed one of the “Three Kings,” along with Albert King and B.B. King. And in 2012, his accomplishments prompted the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame to honor him as an early influence. ►

Casual stroll ends a collector’s ‘Dry Spell’ for a Son House rarity

March 28, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 3

A Thanksgiving day walk turns up an incredibly rare Son House 78 RPM record and reminds us we all need to keep hunting for history. ►

Lost, damaged discs are the regretful reality of old blues 78s

March 13, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Discover Jabo Williams, the greatest blues pianist you’ve probably never heard — and whose voice you probably never will. Lost and damaged discs are the regretful reality of old blues 78s. ►

Bluesman Gus Cannon racked up a few aliases back in the day

January 17, 2012 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

He’s no international man of mystery, but Gus Cannon and his alter-ego, Banjo Joe, were double agents of sorts at the Paramount and Victor record labels. ►

Dealer, collector John Tefteller shares 10 blues records he’d love to find

December 21, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 1

Unicorns. Honest politicians. Jaydee Short’s missing Paramount records. There are no guarantees that any of these exist, but John Tefteller is holding out hope. Well, for the records, anyway. (And maybe the unicorns.) ►

2012 Blues Images calendar, CD offer musical surprises

December 13, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Making a wall calendar is pretty simple, right? Maybe if you’re talking about a run-of-the-mill calendar. But it’s different for the Blues Images calendar. ►

‘Texas’ Alexander had real-life credentials for the blues

November 7, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 1

Sentenced to prison for the murder of his wife, Alger ‘Texas’ Alexander didn’t just sing the blues, he lived them. ►

Meet Rube Lacy, preacher, teacher and blues musician

November 1, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 0

Son House was a Delta Blues innovator who influenced generations of musicians. In all fairness, though, Rube Lacy should get a bit of the credit for helping House learn to play guitar in the first place. ►