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 Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information
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| What does 'B.B.' in B.B. King's name actually stand for? | Blues
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Blues Boy. Although this was his nickname, his real first name is Riley
| 'Blackie' is the preferred guitar of which modern legend? | Blues
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Eric Clapton. 'Brownie' is also among his many favourites, many of which were recently auctioned off for charity
| What was the myth surrounding Robert Johnson's death? | Blues
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| Which Irish rock group did Gary Moore used to play with? | Blues
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| Hendrix played 'I hear my train____?' | Blues
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Comin' . Check out the acoustic version of this classic
| The main influence on Eric Clapton's style was arguably who? | Blues
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| Which Led Zeppelin member played the keyboards in addition to his main instrument? | Blues
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John Paul Jones. His main instrument was the bass
| Who was McKinley Morganfield better known as? | Blues
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| What was the nickname of Donald Dunn, the bass player? | Blues
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| Was Albert King left handed? | Blues
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Yes. Check out his two finger style too
| Who managed The Jimi Hendrix Experience? | Blues
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| The 'Legends' blues club in Chicago is owned by? | Blues
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Rod Piazza and The Mighty Flyers. The Flyers have won the category three out of the last four years (1999, 2000, and 2002). Taj Mahal and The Phantom Blues Band interrupted the streak with a win in 2001.
Otis Taylor. Otis Taylor beat out The Crudup Brothers, Harry "Big Daddy" Hypolite, Rico McFarland, and Paul Reddick and The Sidemen to win the 2002 Handy.
2. Copeland became the fourth 2-time winner in the category in 2002. Susan Tedeschi has also won it twice. Etta James won it three times, and Koko Taylor won the award 13 times, including nine straight from 1980-1988.
Charlie's Old Highway 51. Musselwhite beat out James Harmon, Eric Bibb, Otis Taylor, and Mem Shannon.
Burnside on Burnside. Burnside was a first-time winner in this category in 2002. 'Jealous' (1986) and 'Chill Out' (1996) were award winners for John Lee Hooker. 'Hold On' won for Lowell Fulson in 1993.
Willie "Big Eyes" Hall. Hall won his fourth Handy Award for drumming in 2002.
Muddy Waters. Muddy Waters' win in 2002 was his eighth Handy Award.
John Hammond. Hammond won in 2002 for 'Wicked Grin'. He also won in 1993 for 'Got Love If You Want It'.
Ike Turner. Yes, that's Ike Turner, Tina's ex-husband.
Etta James. Ruth Brown (1998) and Irma Thomas (1995, 1997) are the only artists to break Etta James' stranglehold on this award.
Koko Taylor. Tatlor has also won the "Contemporary Female Artist of the Year" thirteen times.
Roomful of Blues. Roomful collected their second Handy for Horns in 2002.
Sweet Tea. All four albums were winners for Buddy Guy. 'Damn Right I've Got The Blues' won in 1992. 'Feels Like Rain' won in 1993. 'Slippin' In won in 1995. Guy won the 2002 award for 'Sweet Tea'.
Keb' Mo'. Keb' Mo' won the category for the sixth straight year in 2002.
Eddy Clearwater. Clearwater was a first-time winner in 2002. Albert Collins and Robert Cray lead the way in this category with four wins apiece.
B.B. King. King won for the fourth straight time in 2002, and has won five times overall, the most wins in the category.
Presumed Innocent. 'Greasy Kid Stuff' was by Kid Ramos. 'Smokin' Joint' was by Kim Wilson. 'White African' was by Otis Taylor. All were nominated in the category, but Marcia Ball won for 'Presumed Innocent'.
Little Milton. Little Milton also took home a Handy in 2002 for "Soul Blues Album of the Year".
R.L. Burnside. Burnside, a two-time winner in this category, also took home a 2002 Handy for "Traditional Album of the Year".
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