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AIM 0003 CD - Howlin' Wolf - Legendary Masters Series

Album cover art for the aim release Legendary Masters Series by Howlin' Wolf.

Howlin' Wolf, possibly the most electrifying performer in modern blues history. is proud to present The Legendary Masters Series.

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Artist website: www.howlinwolf.com

AIM 0004 CD - Leadbelly - Legendary Masters Series

Album cover art for the aim release Legendary Masters Series by Leadbelly

Leadbelly's music was an incredible collection of American tradition, and his repertoire was enormous. His musical legacy has become an important part of the folk history of America.

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Artist website: www.leadbelly.org

AIM 0006 CD - Buddy Guy & Junior Wells-
Double Dynamite

Album cover art for the aim release Double Dynamite by Buddy Guy & Junior Wells

These live recordings are from the late 60's and throughout the 70's when Buddy Guy & Junior Wells, at their creative peak, were in huge demand and were one of the crossover black blues artists.

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Artist website: www.buddyguy.net
Artist website: Wikipedia - Junior_Wells

AIM 0007 CD - Bukka White - Mississippi Blues

Album cover art for the aim release Mississippi Blues by Bukka White

One of the classic 'rediscovery' albums that helped cause Bukka White to be regarded amongst the finest Delta Blues Greats.

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Artist website: Wikipedia - Bukka White

AIM 0010 CD - Mississippi John Hurt - 'Ain't No Tellin'

Album cover art for the aim release 'Ain't No Tellin' by Mississippi John Hurt

Mississippi John Hurt (born July 3, 1893, Teoc, Mississippi; died November 2, 1966, Grenada Mississippi) made his first recordings in 1928. He played and farmed around Avalon (near Greenwood) Mississippi, the area where he lived all his life.

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Artist website: Wikipedia - Mississippi John Hurt

AIM 0011 CD - Big Joe Williams - 'Ramblin' & Wanderin'

Album cover art for the aim release 'Ramblin' & Wanderin' by Big Joe Williams

Big Joe Williams toured and recorded for 60 years and will always be regarded at the very top of the list of giants of the Blues. A position he unreservedly commands.

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Artist website: Wikipedia - Big Joe Williams

AIM 0012 CD - Mississippi Fred Mcdowell - 'Train I Ride'

Album cover art for the aim release 'Train I Ride' by Mississippi Fred Mcdowell

Mississippi Fred McDowell (born January 12, 1904, Roseville, Tennessee. Died July 3, 1972, Memphis, Tennessee) was born in Roseville Tennessee, and spent his formative years there, however he had long been a resident of Como, in Mississippi's hill country, when "discovered" by noted roaming Folklorist Alan Lomax, who first recorded him.

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Artist website: Wikipedia - Mississippi Fred Mcdowell

AIM 0013 CD - Big Joe Turner In Concert -
Shake Rattle & Roll

Album cover art for the aim release Shake Rattle & Roll by Big Joe Turner

Big Joe Turner was one of the great, and perhaps even the greatest, Blues shouters. He is undisputedly one of Rock & Rolls founding fathers. His career spanned 50 years & his voice remained undiminished throughout his time. This recording is live in concert & features Mike Bloomfield on guitar.

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Artist website: Wikipedia - Big Joe Turner

AIM 0014 CD - Robert Pete Williams - It's A Long Old Road

Album cover art for the aim release It's A Long Old Road by Robert Pete Williams

Robert Pete Williams was one of the great country blues discoveries of the late 50's, when he was first recorded in Angola State Prison, Louisiana by folklorist Dr Harry Oster.

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Artist website: Wikipedia - Robert Pete Williams

AIM 0016 CD - Sonny Boy Williamson - The Great

Album cover art for the aim release The Great by Sonny Boy Williamson

Sonny Boy Williamson" was the most recorded blues harmonica player, with an extensive catalogue to his credit, at his untimely death. His was to be the first urban harmonica star.

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Artist website: Wikipedia - Sonny Boy Williamson

AIM 0017 CD - T Bone Walker - Back On The Scene

Album cover art for the aim release Back On The Scene by T Bone Walker

Ask any blues guitarist worth his salt who the father of electric blues guitar is and invariably they'll answer T-Bone Walker. This CD features some of T-Bone's finest studio work as well as two tracks from T. Bone Walker Jr.

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Artist website: Wikipedia - T Bone Walker

AIM 0018 CD - Memphis Minnie - Me & My Chauffeur Blues

Album cover art for the aim release Me & My Chauffeur Blues by Memphis Minnie

The most popular and prolific blues woman outside the vaudeville tradition, she earned the respect of critics, the support of record-buying fans, and the unqualified praise of the blues artists she worked with throughout her long career.

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Artist website: Wikipedia - Memphis Minnie

AIM 0019 CD - Freddie King - Texas Cannonball Live

Album cover art for the aim release Texas Cannonball Live by Freddie King

Freddie King was born in Gilmer, Texas in 1934, a little town in the North East corner of the state. His mother was an accomplished musician who encouraged her son to play guitar. He was a passable picker by the age of 6! In 1960 he garnered his first national hit, 'Hideaway'.

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Artist website: www.freddiekingsite.com

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