Arkansas Blues History
Arkansas doesn't immediately pop into mind when one thinks of "The Blues." More recognizable Blues geography includes Memphis, Chicago, the Mississippi delta region and Texas. Don't forget that Arkansas has its own delta region and the famous "King Biscuit Time" radio show originated in Helena, Arkansas. Arkansas does hold a well-deserved place in the hearts, minds and ears of the informed though. The Natural State has produced it's share of Blues greats and they will be showcased here.
Arkansas Blues Artist
Willie Cobbs, Smale
Luther Allison, Widener
Al Green, Forest City
Roosevelt Sykes, Elmar
Jimmy Witherspoon, Gruden
Junior Walker, Blythesville
Johnnie Taylor, Crawford
Guitar Mac, Cotton Plant
Roy Buchanan, Ozark
George 'Harmonica' Smith, Helena
Frank Frost, Augusta
Al Hibler, Little Rock
Little Willie John, Cullendale
Sam Carrr, Marvell
Robert Lee McCoy, Helena
Levon Helm, Elaine
Bobby Rush, Pine Bluff
Robert Nighthawk, Helena
Louis Jordan, from Brinkley
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, from Cotton Plant
Son Seals, from Osceola
Sonny Boy Williamson II, from Helena
Robert Lockwood, Jr., from Turkey Scratch
Junior Wells, from Marion
Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith, from Helena