Blues guitarist Francis “Scrapper” Blackwell (1903-1962), nicknamed for his tendency to tussle with his brothers as a baby, never became a household word like Robert Johnson, or a ’60s revival figure ...

As one half of what was the easily most popular blues team of the Pre-War era, Scrapper Blackwell tasted the fruits of fame and fortune early in his career. His partnership with pianist/vocalist Leroy ...

Discover the latest vinyl reissues from Craft Recordings and Bluesville, featuring Buddy Guy’s This Is Buddy Guy! and Scrapper Blackwell’s Mr. Scrapper’s Blues. Craft Recordings and Bluesville Records ...

The remastered albums, arriving May 16, will be available on audiophile-quality, 180-gram vinyl—in partnership with Acoustic Sounds. Both labels have announced a fresh batch of reissues for two highly ...

I take every opportunity I can in this column to praise the work of the legendary Indianapolis blues duo Leroy Carr and Scrapper Blackwell. So I couldn't miss a chance to commemorate the 110th ...