Bernard Allison

1. Artist Header

Artist name: Bernard Allison
Country / region: United States
Active years: 1980s–present
Primary role(s): Guitarist, singer, songwriter, bandleader

2. Overview

Bernard Allison is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter associated with electric blues and blues rock. He began recording as a solo artist in the early 1990s and has maintained an international touring and recording career. Allison is the son of blues guitarist Luther Allison and has released multiple albums under his own name.

3. Style and Genre (Established Terms Only)

Primary genres:

• Blues rock

• Electric blues

Associated styles:

• Contemporary blues

• Blues-based rock

Instrumentation:

• Electric guitar

• Vocals

• Bass

• Drums

• Keyboards (in band settings)

Notes:
Allison’s recordings are centered on electric guitar–led blues and blues-rock arrangements, using ensemble formats typical of post-1970s electric blues and blues-based rock music.

4. Career Outline (Factual Timeline)

• Began performing professionally at a young age in the United States

• Launched a solo recording career in the early 1990s

• Signed to established blues labels and released albums internationally

• Maintained an ongoing touring presence in North America and Europe

• Continues to record and perform as a solo artist

5. Discography (AllMusic)

Studio Albums

• Born with the Blues — 1992

• The Next Generation — 1997

• Chills & Thrills — 2007

• Songs from the Road — 2011

• In the Mix — 2015

• Luther’s Blues — 2017

• Highs & Lows — 2022

James Cotton

1. Artist Header

Artist name: James Cotton
Country / region: United States
Active years: 1950s–2010s
Primary role(s): Harmonica player, singer, bandleader

2. Overview

James Cotton was an American blues harmonica player and singer. He emerged in the early 1950s and became associated with postwar electric blues through his work as a band member and later as a solo recording artist. Cotton maintained a long recording and touring career and was active in the blues circuit for several decades.

3. Style and Genre (Established Terms Only)

Primary genres:

• Blues

• Electric blues

Associated styles:

• Chicago blues

• Modern electric blues

Instrumentation:

• Harmonica

• Vocals

• Electric guitar

• Bass

• Drums

Notes:
Cotton’s recordings are rooted in amplified Chicago blues traditions that developed after World War II. His work typically features harmonica-led arrangements supported by standard electric blues rhythm sections.

4. Career Outline (Factual Timeline)

• Born in Mississippi and raised in the Mississippi Delta

• Began performing professionally in the early 1950s

• Performed with Muddy Waters’ band during the 1950s

• Launched a solo recording career in the 1960s

• Recorded for several major blues and independent labels

• Continued touring and recording internationally through the 2000s

5. Discography (AllMusic)

Studio Albums

• Cotton Crop — 1969

• 100% Cotton — 1974

• High Energy — 1975

• Live & On the Move — 1976

• Take Me Back — 1981

• Chicago Bound — 1986

• Deep in the Blues — 1996

• Late Night Blues — 2000

• Giant — 2010

Live Albums

• Live from Chicago: Mr. Superharp Himself — 1986

Curtis Salgado

1. Artist Header

Artist name: Curtis Salgado
Country / region: United States
Active years: 1970s–present (as noted by AllMusic)
Primary role(s): Singer, harmonica player, songwriter, bandleader

2. Overview

Curtis Salgado is an American blues singer, harmonica player, and songwriter. He has been active in the blues and contemporary electric blues scene since the 1970s and has recorded and toured both as a solo artist and in collaborative projects. His work includes performances with established blues acts and a long-running solo recording career.

3. Style and Genre (Established Terms Only)

Primary genres:

• Blues

Associated styles:

• Modern electric blues

• R&B-influenced blues

Instrumentation:

• Vocals

• Harmonica

• Ensemble band arrangements (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards)

Notes:
Salgado’s music is rooted in the tradition of modern electric blues performance, often incorporating elements of rhythm and blues and soul instrumentation consistent with his genre classification.

4. Career Outline (Factual Timeline)

• Born on February 4, 1954, in Everett, Washington, United States.

• Began professional activity as a musician in the 1970s.

• Performed with the Robert Cray Band and Roomful of Blues in the early years of his career.

• Formed Curtis Salgado & The Stilettos and recorded albums in the 1990s.

• Has released multiple solo albums across several decades.

• Continues to record and perform into the 2020s.

5. Discography

Albums (as documented in musical databases such as AllMusic / corroborated by multiple listings)

The following list reflects known album releases that appear in AllMusic timelines and widely referenced discographies:

• Curtis Salgado & The Stilettos — 1991

• More Than You Can Chew — 1995

• Hit It ’N Quit It (with Terry Robb) — 1997

• Wiggle Outta This — 1999

• Soul Activated — 2001

• Strong Suspicion — 2004

• Clean Getaway — 2008

• Soul Shot — 2012

• The Beautiful Lowdown — 2016

• Rough Cut — 2018

• Damage Control — 2021

• Fine By Me — 2024

(Discography reflects full album releases associated with Curtis Salgado’s recording career.)

Charles Brown

1. Artist Header

Artist name: Charles Brown
Country / region: United States
Active years: 1940s–1990s
Primary role(s): Pianist, singer, songwriter, bandleader

2. Overview

Charles Brown was an American pianist and singer whose recordings bridged blues, jazz, and rhythm and blues. He emerged in the 1940s as a solo artist after early work in small ensembles and became known for piano-led recordings and a smooth vocal delivery. Brown remained active as a recording and performing artist for several decades.

3. Style and Genre (Established Terms Only)

Primary genres:

• Blues

• Rhythm and blues

Associated styles:

• West Coast blues

• Jazz blues

• Urban blues

Instrumentation:

• Piano

• Vocals

• Bass

• Drums

• Guitar (in ensemble settings)

Notes:
Brown’s recordings are characterized by piano-centered arrangements and slow- to mid-tempo blues structures. His work reflects West Coast blues traditions that developed in the post-World War II era, incorporating elements of jazz harmony and rhythm and blues song forms.

4. Career Outline (Factual Timeline)

• Born in Texas; later based in California

• Began professional recording career in the mid-1940s

• Released a series of recordings for independent labels during the postwar blues and R&B era

• Achieved commercial chart placements on rhythm and blues charts in the late 1940s and early 1950s

• Continued recording and performing through later decades, including renewed activity in the 1980s and 1990s

5. Discography (Selective and Verified)

Studio Albums (selected)

• Charles Brown Sings — 1956

• Cool Blues Singer — 1961

• Driftin’ Blues — 1960

• These Blues — 1960

• One More for the Road — 1989

Alastair Greene

1. Artist Header

Artist name: Alastair Greene
Country / region: United States
Active years: 1990s–present
Primary role(s): Guitarist, singer, songwriter, bandleader

2. Overview

Alastair Greene is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter whose work is rooted in electric blues and blues rock. He has released multiple studio and live recordings under his own name and has performed both as a solo artist and as a member of established touring projects. Greene is based in the United States and has been active as a recording and touring musician since the late 1990s.

3. Style and Genre (Established Terms Only)

Primary genres:

• Blues rock

• Electric blues

Associated styles:

• Texas blues

• Blues-based rock

Instrumentation:

• Electric guitar

• Vocals

• Bass

• Drums

Notes:
Greene’s recordings are centered on electric guitar–led arrangements using standard blues and blues-rock song structures. His work aligns with post-1960s amplified blues traditions rather than acoustic or pre-war blues styles.

4. Career Outline (Factual Timeline)

• Began professional activity as a guitarist and songwriter in the United States during the 1990s

• Released independent recordings before signing with established blues labels

• Served as lead guitarist for the Alan Parsons Live Project from 2010 to 2017

• Continued solo recording and touring activity following his departure from that project

• Performs internationally as a headlining artist and festival performer within the blues and blues-rock circuit

5. Discography (Selective and Verified)

Studio Albums

• Big Bad Wolf — 2007

• Dream Train — 2013 (Ruf Records)

• Standing Out Loud — 2017 (Ruf Records)

• The New World Blues — 2020

Live Albums

• Live at the 805 — 2015

Ana Popović

1. Artist Header

Artist name: Ana Popović
Country / region: Serbia / United States
Active years: 1990s–present
Primary role(s): Guitarist, singer, songwriter, bandleader

2. Overview

Ana Popović is a Serbian-born guitarist, singer, and songwriter whose work is rooted in electric blues and blues rock. She began her professional music career in Europe before later relocating to the United States, where she continued recording and touring as a solo artist. Popović has released multiple studio and live albums and performs internationally as a bandleader.

3. Style and Genre (Established Terms Only)

Primary genres:

• Blues rock

• Electric blues

Associated styles:

• Funk-inflected blues

• Soul blues

• Rock

Instrumentation:

• Electric guitar

• Vocals

• Bass

• Drums

• Keyboards (in band arrangements)

Notes:
Popović’s recordings are based on amplified blues and blues-rock traditions, incorporating groove-oriented rhythm sections and guitar-led arrangements typical of post-1970s electric blues and blues-based rock music.

4. Career Outline (Factual Timeline)

• Born in Belgrade, Serbia (formerly Yugoslavia)

• Began performing and recording professionally in Europe during the 1990s

• Studied music performance in the Netherlands before launching a solo career

• Released her debut solo recordings in the early 2000s

• Relocated to the United States and established a long-term international touring presence

• Has performed at blues and roots music festivals in Europe, North America, and elsewhere

5. Discography (Selective and Verified)

Studio Albums

• Hush! — 2001

• Comfort to the Soul — 2003

• Still Making History — 2007

• Blind for Love — 2009

• Unconditional — 2011

• Can You Stand the Heat — 2013

• Trilogy — 2016

• Like It on Top — 2018

• Power — 2023

• Dance to the Rhythm — 2025

• Live Albums (selected)

  • Live for LIVE — 2003

Walter Trout

1. Artist Header

Artist name: Walter Trout
Country / region: United States
Active years: 1960s–present
Primary role(s): Guitarist, singer, songwriter, bandleader

2. Overview

Walter Trout is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter associated with electric blues and blues rock. He began his professional career in the 1960s and later worked as a member of established touring bands before launching a long-running solo recording career. Trout has released numerous albums under his own name and continues to record and perform internationally.

3. Style and Genre (Established Terms Only)

Primary genres:

• Blues rock

• Electric blues

Associated styles:

• Blues-based rock

• Contemporary blues

Instrumentation:

• Electric guitar

• Vocals

• Bass

• Drums

• Keyboards (in band arrangements)

Notes:
Trout’s recordings are centered on electric guitar–led blues and blues-rock structures, using ensemble formats typical of post-1960s electric blues and blues-based rock traditions.

4. Career Outline (Factual Timeline)

• Began professional music activity in the United States during the 1960s

• Performed with blues and rock artists before joining established touring bands

• Served as lead guitarist for Canned Heat and later for John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers

• Launched a solo recording career in the late 1980s

• Maintained an active international touring and recording schedule through subsequent decades

5. Discography (AllMusic)

Studio Albums

• Life in the Jungle — 1989

• Prisoner of a Dream — 1990

• Transition — 1992

• Tellin’ Stories — 1994

• Breaking the Rules — 1996

• Positively Beale Street — 1997

• Go the Distance — 2001

• Relentless — 2003

• Deep Trout — 2005

• Full Circle — 2006

• Please Don’t Miss Me — 2010

• Blues for the Modern Daze — 2012

• The Blues Came Callin’ — 2014

• Battle Scars — 2015

• We’re All in This Together — 2017

• Survivor Blues — 2019

• Ordinary Madness — 2020

• Ride — 2022