Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Washboard Sam!

by Wichita Blues
July 17, 2026July 17, 2026

(Robert Clifford Brown) July 15, 1910 – November 6, 1966 It’s possible Washboard Sam was born 116 years ago today in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, but… Read More »Happy Birthday Washboard Sam!

Happy Birthday Louis Jordan

by Wichita Blues
July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Louis Jordan was born in Brinkley, Arkansas into a musical family. He was raised by his grandmother and aunt due to his mother’s early death… Read More »Happy Birthday Louis Jordan

Happy Birthday, Ransom Knowling!

by Wichita Blues
June 30, 2026June 30, 2026

June 24, 1912-October 22, 1967 Not much can be found on the internet about Ransom Knowling, but what there is, well, it’s quite impressive! It… Read More »Happy Birthday, Ransom Knowling!