Category: R. L. Burnside

Burnside’s Blues R. L. Burnside North Mississippi bluesDuring August 1978 R. L. Burnside (guitar & vocals) performs his blues in Independence, Mississippi filmed by Alan Lomax, Worth Long, and John Bishop.Form the...

See My Jumper Hanging On The Line R. L. Burnside Robert Lee BurnsideR. L. Burnside at performs at his home in Independence, Mississippi, shot by Alan Lomax, Worth Long, and John Bishop in August, 1978.Robert Lee Burnside spent...

Long Haired Doney R. L. Burnside R. L.’s Blues LessonR. L. Burnside teaches his blues, “Long Haired Doney” to Robert Palmer in a scene from the documentary “Deep Blues.” Music critic and author...

Poor Boy A Long Way From Home R. L. Burnside Documented by LomaxR. L. Burnside (electric guitar & vocals) is captured at home in Independence, Mississippi by Alan Lomax, Worth Long, and John Bishop during filming in August...