Tag Archives: Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson’s hometown honors centennial of his birth

April 2, 2011 | Bruce Sylvester | 0

Johnson’s hometown of Greenwood, MS, is doing his legend justice. ►

‘Hidden History of Mississippi Blues’ celebrates the crossroads

February 15, 2011 | princep | 1

As the world celebrates the 100th birthday of Mississippi Delta blues legend Robert Johnson this spring, a new book about the blues genre and the land where it was born is set for release. ►

Double mortgage, anyone? $125,000 lot hits our Market Watch countdown

January 26, 2011 | Susan Sliwicki | 8

When you think of items that command six-figure price tags, fine art, fine wines and fine jewelry may spring to mind.
This week, you can add fine vinyl to the list. ►

10 albums that changed Bill Mumy’s life

December 29, 2010 | princep | 2

No danger for Will Robinson here. Creatively, Bill Mumy has come a long way since his Lost In Space role. ►

Market Watch: Beatles records hit all the right notes with online buyers

December 8, 2010 | Susan Sliwicki | 4

The Beatles are admittedly a Market Watch staple, but securing four fab spots in this edition’s countdown — including the No. 1 and 2 spots — is the kind of feat that only the lads from Liverpool could achieve. ►

Large-quantity lots are the rule, not the exception in sales

August 23, 2010 | princep | 0

“Eclectic” is a good word to describe this week’s roundup of online auction action. Not only was this a week dominated by large-quantity lots, it also showed the power of classical music with inspired buyers. ►

Mellencamp’s ‘No Better Than This Tour’ kicks off in the Midwest in October

August 9, 2010 | Susan Sliwicki | 1

John Mellencamp’s hometown of Bloomington, Ind., will play host to the rocker’s first show on his upcoming “No Better Than This” tour. The tour, which begins Oct. 29, 2010, is to support Mellencamp’s Rounder Records debut, “No Better Than This,” … ►

Beatles rarity snags bragging rights in vinyl auctions

August 9, 2010 | princep | 1

Where else but in our Market Watch would you find a picture disc showing Madonna sucking toes competing with a vintage Beatles, for the top spot in the countdown. ►

Lucky Peterson records with Woodstock players

July 9, 2010 | princep | 0

Peterson’s album, scheduled for September 28, 2010 release on Dreyfus Records, was made in the Catskills with master Woodstock musicians ►