Brownie McGhee, born in 1915, remembered “Red River Blues” being the first blues song he ever heard his father play. Here he is in 1948 with his musical partner Sonny Terry on harmonica performing the song in footage from the Library of Congress. | Dust-to-Digital

T-Bone Walker, John Lee Hooker, Sonny Terry, and Brownie McGhee are blues legends, each with a distinctive style. T-Bone Walker revolutionized electric blues with his sophisticated guitar playing and innovative solos, influencing generations. John Lee Hooker created a hypnotic and raw blues, marked by his unique rhythm and powerful voice. The duo Sonny Terry (harmonica) and Brownie McGhee (guitar) brought a rich and engaging sound to acoustic blues, blending folk influences and Piedmont blues. T