Billboard’s year-end No. 1 hit of 1971 — sang by the late Chuck Negron — was catchy and ebullient, a joybomb when we needed ...

Negron died at his home in Indio City, California, on Monday, February 2. Through six decades of success and struggle, his ...

Many landmark moments in rock history have resulted from artists updating the blues. And 1967 proved to be an especially ...

Thirty-four years ago today, the world lost a massively influential blues artist and songwriter who helped shape music for decades to come.

Let’s not waste any time here. Paste staff and contributors came together to build a definitive ranking of the greatest guitarists of all time. Here are 150 icons, forgotten heroes, and the best and ...

The Blues Jazz and Folk Music Society has announced the lineup for the 2026 River City Blues Festival on March 20 and 21 at the Lafayette Hotel in Marietta. Tickets are $45 for Friday night, $45 for ...

Before becoming a legendary blues and R&B singer Willie Clayton was born and raised in Indianola. As A child he performed gospel music and later moved into the secular field as a lyricist, producer ...