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Blues Power Rankings: Pinetop & Willie, James Cotton, Charlie Musselwhite, Buddy Guy & More
Grammys, blues radio, and album sales are all covered in this week's Blues Power Rankings...
Read More »Charlie Musselwhite’s The Well Top 10 Debut; James & Rynn, Parcek Return To Charts
Pinetop & Willie return to #1 at blues radio this week...
Read More »Pinetop & Willie, Janiva Magness, Magic Slim, John Nemeth Continue Stranglehold at Blues Radio
Albert Castiglia begins ascent up the blues radio charts...
Read More »Calvin “Fuzz” Jones, Longtime Muddy Waters Bassist, Passes Away At 84
One of the great sidemen passes away, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and great music...
Read More »Arsen Shomakhov Storms Blues Radio Charts; Pinetop & Willie Back On Top
Who is Arsen Shomakhov? Find out in this week's Blues Power Rankings!
Read More »Deja Vu: Jimmie & Stevie Ray Vaughan Both Hot At Blues Radio; Magic Slim Returns To #1
Rob Stone and Walter Trout also make big gains at blues radio stations this week...
Read More »Music Review: Rob Stone – Back Around Here
A throwback record...
Read More »Blues Power Rankings: Pinetop Perkins & Willie “Big Eyes” Smith Back at #1
Travis 'Moonchild' Haddix makes Top 10 debut at blues radio this week...
Read More »John Nemeth Hits #1 At Blues Radio; New Derek Trucks Band Live Album Charts For First Time
A new #1 and some new records shake up this week's Blues Power Rankings...
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