Chicago and Detroit Blues Gravesites

On a recent trip to the Great Lakes I had an opportunity to visit the gravesites of no less than 70 blues musicians. Naturally, many are located in the Chicago-land area but a number were in and around Detroit, and cities in between. You’ll find photos and locations on the updated Blues Gravesites page. Artists include: Snooky…

Sleepy John Estes Gravesite

Visited the gravesite of Sleepy John Estes today – see the Blues Gravesites page for photos and GPS location. Anecdote: he lies just a few miles from Nutbush, Tennessee, of Tina Turner lore (about 10 miles from Brownsville, Tenn.).

Updated Blues Gravesites

During a recent trip to Texas I was able to visit the gravesites of a number of blues musicians from the Brazos River valley – from Dallas to Houston and points between. You’ll find photos and locations on the updated Blues Gravesites page. Artists include Freddie King, Frankie Lee Sims, Lil’ Son Jackson, Whistlin’ Alex…