Koko Taylor

Koko Taylor

female, 73 years old
musician recorded Label cover version Human voice Chart-topper
Koko Taylor sometimes called 'KoKo Taylor' (born Cora Walton, 28 September 1935, in Shelby County, Tennessee) is an American blues musician,... More
Rory Block

Rory Block

female
Slide guitarist guitarist Robert Johnson Mississippi Delta blues sandal
Rory Block (born as 'Aurora Block', November 6 1949) is an American female blues guitarist and singer, a notable exponent of the country blues... More
Watermelon Slim

Watermelon Slim

male
Maple Blues Award Maple Blues Awards Toronto Blues Society Master's Degree Harmonica player University of Oregon
Bill Homans, professionally known as "Watermelon Slim", is an American blues musician. He plays both guitar and harmonica. Homans has been... More
Rosco Gordon

Rosco Gordon

male, deceased (2002)
myocardial infarction Ska From Memphis, Tennessee reggae musician Sun Records artist
Rosco Gordon was an African American blues singer and songwriter. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, he was one of the "Beale Streeters", a moniker given... More
Adam Gussow

Adam Gussow

male, 50 years old
Columbia University W. C. Handy Award Living Blues Mister Satan’s Apprentice A Blues Memoir Living on the River Satan and Adam
Adam Gussow (b. April 3, 1958, New York City, NY) is a scholar, memoirist, and blues harmonica player. Gussow is currently an assistant professor... More