Bo Diddley This week marks the 60th anniversary of Bo Diddley‘s 1958 self-titled debut album, a compilation of multiple pre-released singles from the mid 1950s.…
Lady Soul by Aretha Franklin Entering 1968 Aretha Franklin was on the verge of pop superstardom following a string of hits throughout 1967. The January…
Sister Rosetta Tharpe Forging a unique mixture of rhythmic guitar music with Gospel-influenced lyrics, Sister Rosetta Tharpe was a performer who shaped the yet-to-be coming…
Stax Records This year marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of Stax Records (originally named “Satellite Records” at its founding). Although this label had…