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How Freddie King Built His Signature Biting Blues-Guitar Sound

How Freddie King Built His Signature Biting Blues-Guitar Sound

A deep dive into the specific gear, unorthodox techniques, and stylistic fusions that made blues legend Freddie King a guitar icon.
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Why Junior Wells’ Hoodoo Man Blues Was a Risk That Changed Chicago Blues Albums

Why Junior Wells’ Hoodoo Man Blues Was a Risk That Changed Chicago Blues Albums

In 1965, Junior Wells recorded 'Hoodoo Man Blues,' an album a studio thought was a commercial risk but became a landmark of the blues genre.
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Robert Jr. Lockwood Credited with Transforming B.B. King's Guitar Playing

Robert Jr. Lockwood Credited with Transforming B.B. King's Guitar Playing

Robert Jr. Lockwood Credited with Transforming B.B. King's Guitar Playing
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How Albert King Spent Years on the Blues Circuit Before His First National Hit

How Albert King Spent Years on the Blues Circuit Before His First National Hit

Before becoming a blues legend, guitarist Albert King faced years of setbacks and side jobs, nearly abandoning his music career for good.
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Cubs BCB After Dark: How does Alex Bregman look now?

Cubs BCB After Dark: How does Alex Bregman look now?

The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks your thoughts about the big move of last off-season now.
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How do the Red Sox shrink their Magic Number?

How do the Red Sox shrink their Magic Number?

The Boston Red Sox are 80-65 with a magic number of 10. The Blue Jays are 72-73, eight back. The Guardians are right there too, fighting the Blue Jays for the right to chase Boston. Seventeen games remain. The Red Sox recently swept Baltimore in four games to get here—outscoring the Orioles 15-6 over a […]
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At least five killed in Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crash in Miami

At least five killed in Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crash in Miami

By Bianca Flowers and Stephen Culp CHICAGO, Sept 7 (Reuters) - At least five people died when an Amazon Prime Air cargo flight overran a runway and crashed while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday, local officials said.
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How Pantera’s “Walk” Turned a Slow, Unusual Riff Into a Metal Anthem

How Pantera’s “Walk” Turned a Slow, Unusual Riff Into a Metal Anthem

The story behind one of Pantera's most iconic songs and the band's battle against a record label that didn't believe in its unconventional power.
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Nebraska Volleyball at Wrigley Field Game Thread

Nebraska Volleyball at Wrigley Field Game Thread

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Liz Rose, Taylor Swift's Co-Writer and Acclaimed Songwriter, Celebrates 69th Birthday

Liz Rose, Taylor Swift's Co-Writer and Acclaimed Songwriter, Celebrates 69th Birthday

Liz Rose, Taylor Swift's Co-Writer and Acclaimed Songwriter, Celebrates 69th Birthday
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Born 90 Years Ago Today, This Rock Pioneer Got His Start Opening For Elvis

Born 90 Years Ago Today, This Rock Pioneer Got His Start Opening For Elvis

In 1955, a musician would share a Lubbock, Texas, stage with Elvis Presley and burn so bright for four years that rock 'n' roll would never be the same again.
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Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays, Red Sox both gain ground; Guardians sweep doubleheader

Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Rays, Red Sox both gain ground; Guardians sweep doubleheader

Recapping how the Yankees’ top AL opponents fared on September 4th.