Blues Rock Weekly remembers the life of John Mayall. Joe Bonamassa shares Mayall’s impact on the genre, a heartful thank The post Blues Rock Weekly – July 26, 2024 appeared first on Blues Rock Review ..read more

Brave Rival release their fourth single, “Heavy,” a heartfelt and candid ballad that delves into the experience of anxiety and The post Brave Rival unveils “Heavy” lyric video appeared first on Blues Rock Review ..read more

Southern California powerhouse Robert Jon & The Wreck have just unveiled their latest single, “Hate To See You Go,” now The post Robert Jon and the Wreck release “Hate To See You Go” video appeared first on Blues Rock Review ..read more

In a soon to be released interview with Blues Rock Review, Joe Bonamassa reflected on the impact and legacy of The post Bonamassa reflects on the legacy of John Mayall appeared first on Blues Rock Review ..read more

JD Simo and Luther Dickinson are pleased to announce the forthcoming release of their new album, Do the Rump! due September The post JD Simo and Luther Dickinson team up for “Do The Rump!” appeared first on Blues Rock Review ..read more

In a recent interview with Blues Rock Review, Slash revealed his opinion on what makes a great guitar player. Slash The post Slash reveals what makes a great guitar player appeared first on Blues Rock Review ..read more

Renowned ʻukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro has teamed up with drumming legend and Fleetwood Mac co-founder Mick Fleetwood to announce the release of their forthcoming album, Blues Experience, due October 18th via Forty Below Records. The first single “Rollin’ N Tumblin’,” has been released. This groundbreaking project sees Shimabukuro and Fleetwood breathe new life into classic blues tunes, resulting in an exhilarating and unique reinterpretation of some of the genre’s greatest hits. The album also features a new song written by Jake, “Kula Blues,” which is about the area of Maui where ..read more

This is the third list of “10 Legendary Blues Rock Songwriters” from three different decades following lists for the 1960s and 1970s. This one is about the 1980s and the artists that either first came on the scene during the decade or hit their high mark. Names are not repeated in multiple decades in order to give exposure to more songwriters. Criterion to be on the list the artist must have written or co-written a significant part of albums released during the decade. The listing order is in non-judgmental alphabetical order. Here are 10 legendary blues rock songwriters of the 1980s. Luther A ..read more

Acclaimed singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist ZZ Ward has released her latest single, “Mother,” heralding the start of a profound new chapter in her career with Sun Records. This unique and deeply personal blues track tackles ZZ’s own experience of motherhood, a perspective rarely explored in the genre, marking ZZ’s return to her blues roots with an authenticity and depth that’s compelling and transformative. The song’s raw emotion is complemented by ZZ’s signature wailing vocals and searing lead guitar solos, creating an intense and deeply moving soundscape. “That’s a m ..read more

John Mayall has died at the age of 90. It was announced in a statement on Mayall’s social media pages. The statement said, “It is with heavy hearts that we bear the news that John Mayall passed away peacefully in his California home yesterday, July 22, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Health issues that forced John to end his epic touring career have finally led to peace for one of this world’s greatest road warriors. John Mayall gave us ninety years of tireless efforts to educate, inspire and entertain.” Mayall was recently announced as a 2024 inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Ma ..read more