Blues & Rhythm Magazine

New Orleans R&B recording artist and Guitar Slim’s band leader LLOYD LAMBERT interview from 1989 by Seamus McGarvey

Ray Templeton’s first instalment of his new series on THE HISTORY OF BLUES MAGAZINES

Bob Eagle looks at the recording of pre-war blues artist FRANK TANNEHILL in his Blues & Gospel Insights series

CASH BOX CLASSICS – Simon Evans features R&B news and adverts from 1951

Bandleader, arranger and producer TEACHO WILTSHIRE is featured in Opal Louis Nations’ Back Room Wizards Series

Mike Stephenson reports from the 2022 CHICAGO BLUES FESTIVAL

PLUS: Forest City Joe, William Bell, Tiny Grimes, Lil Son Jackson; Memphis Minnie, Black & White Records Bix Set, Pete Lowry, Chris’ Curiosities, Mike Stephenson’s Blues Youngbloods and much more.

Previously unpublished interview with Texas blues artist HOSEA HARGROVE – Part of Tary Owens’ ‘Texas Blues Tapes’ series.

WALLY MERCER: Dan Kochakian and Bob McGrath research the story and discography of an obscure R&B artist who recorded for Trumpet Records.

Bill Greensmith asks ‘What Ever Happened To SAM LAZAR?’ The story behind the short career of St. Louis jazz/R&B organist.

Guido van Rijn gives B&R a preview of his forthcoming book on ‘The Naptown Blues of LEROY CARR.’

Mike Stephenson interviews the up and coming blues artist BUFFALO NICHOLS.

PLUS: Chris Smith’s Words, Words, Words; News; Letters; Mike Stephenson’s Blues Young Bloods; Blues Discography 3rd Edition Updates & Corrections; Robert Cray; King Solomon Hicks; Jimmy Thomas; Joel Whitburn; Ronnie Hawkins, Dennis Walker; Phil Guy & Jimmy Dawkins; New York City Blues; Cleo Page; Red Saunders; Big Jack Johnson; Jackie Brenston and many more.