Beyond mere musicianship, some guitarists transcend their instruments to become cultural touchstones, wielding their axes ...

There I gave away my prized possession—a torn piece of wallpaper with a campaign poster from Franklin ... one of the great blues guitarists and singers of the 20th century.

Magic Slim and the Teardrops performed Chicago-style electric blues, led by his singing and guitar playing, and were regulars on the music festival circuit. Slim's given name was Morris Holt.

(Courtesy of Larry Amanatides) A poster for a Last Thursday concert ... remembers Smith best from another tribute for another blues guitarist in 1988. When Roy Buchanan, with whom Smith had ...

Joe Louis Walker, a raspy-voiced singer and guitarist who took an expansive approach to the blues, recording gritty, down-home albums as well as acclaimed records incorporating gospel, soul ...

Joe Louis Walker, the trailblazing blues guitarist, vocalist and musician, has died. He was 75. Walker died on April 30 due to a cardiac-related illness, according to Blues Rock Review.