Monday, April 25 2011
Rocking Chair Blues: Howlin’ Wolf - Goin’ Down Slow
"Goin' Down Slow" is a dramatic tour de force in three minutes and 18 seconds, standing as the most emotionally-shattering performance on Rocking Chair.
Monday, March 7 2011
Rocking Chair Blues: Howlin’ Wolf - “Shake for Me”
In this new Between the Grooves series, George de Stefano digs beneath the nondescript cover of Howlin' Wolf's "Rocking Chair" album -- an urtext for many rock and R&B artists who have been inspired by it or covered its songs -- to examine some of the greatest blues ever recorded.
Sunday, June 7 2009
20 Questions: Nona Hendryx
In 1962, Nona Hendryx shared a bill with everyone from Bo Diddley to the Marvelettes. She took some time with PopMatters to talk about Buster Crabbe and her knack for fixing TVs.
Monday, November 17 2008
Bo Diddley: Gold
Bo Diddley may be gone, but he is not forgotten, as this two-disc compilation of his prime Checker years easily proves.
Wednesday, June 4 2008
Ten Reasons Bo Diddley Is the Forgotten Heavyweight Champion of Rock
Here are 10 reasons why the recently departed Diddley is a bona fide rock legend and hugely important in the history of popular music for his vital role in the creation of rock 'n' roll in the 1950s.
