Big Bill Broonzy

The Alvin brothers, who founded seminal early LA punk roots band The Blasters in 1979, have shared a fascination with Broonzy since childhood. After an illness nearly took Phil's life in 2012, they resolved to return to the studio and pay tribute to the blues legend.

These archival recordings present the recollections of Mississippi blues musicians Memphis Slim, Big Bill Broonzy, and Sonny Boy Williamson as told to Alan Lomax. Through a conversational dialogue with one another, the musicians explore the origins, meaning, and development of blues music among Black Americans in the South. Includes examples of each musician singing and playing the blues as well as prerecorded field recordings of Black folk songs....

"(Guitar Recorded Versions). This collection transcribes 14 songs from the legendary and influential blues and folk guitarist and composer Big Bill Broonzy. Songs include: Baby Please Don't Go * Get Back * The Glory of Love * Goin down This Road Feelin Bad * Hey Hey * It Hurts Me Too * Key to the Highway * Lonesome Road Blues * Long Tall Mama * See See Rider * Southbound Train * Trouble in Mind * Willie Mae * Worried Life Blues." --Amazon.com.