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Episode 40

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1st Dec 2025

Blues Moments in Time - December 1st: Birth, Death, and Everything Between

Join Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of December 1st in blues history.

December 1st stands as a noteworthy date in the annals of blues and related music genres, marked by a dense concentration of significant events. An analysis of historical data reveals that this date encapsulates the full spectrum of the music world's lifecycle, from the births of influential, multi-million-selling artists to the untimely deaths of rising stars. Landmark recording sessions, from the foundational era of the 1920s to contemporary projects, have taken place on this day. Furthermore, December 1st has been the date for notable album releases, the inauguration of major festivals, and memorable live performances and broadcasts. Key figures associated with this date include artists such as Lou Rawls, Billy Paul, Arthur "Blind" Blake, and Magic Sam, whose careers were either celebrated or commemorated on December 1st across different decades. The events connected to this date span the entire history of recorded blues music, from its early preservation on Paramount Records to modern festival culture, underscoring its consistent relevance within the global blues community.

Hosted by: Kelvin Huggins

Presented by: The Blues Hotel Collective

Listen Tomorrow for: Another Blues Moment in Time

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© 2025 The Blues Hotel Collective.

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Blues Moments in Time...
Blues Moments in Time takes you back to the crossroads where history happened. We're talking about those electric nights in Chicago studios, those dusty Delta afternoons, those chance encounters that changed everything.

This is where you'll hear about the day Muddy Waters plugged in and shook the world, the session where Robert Johnson laid down his legacy, the moment B.B. King named his guitar Lucille. These aren't just dates and facts—they're the living, breathing stories of how the blues became the blues.

Each moment is a snapshot: the artists, the circumstances, the magic that happened when talent met opportunity. Sometimes it's triumph, sometimes it's tragedy, but it's always real. Because the blues has always been about truth, and these moments tell that truth better than anything else.

Whether it's a legendary recording session, a groundbreaking performance, or a personal turning point that shaped an artist's sound, Blues Moments in Time brings you there. You'll feel the room, hear the backstory, and understand why that particular moment still matters today.

This is blues history you can feel—one moment at a time.

Blues Moments in Time is a production of The Blues Hotel Collective
© 2025 The Blues Hotel Collective - All rights reserved.
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Kelvin Huggins

The Blues Hotel Collective is an independent blues media platform dedicated to preserving, promoting, and celebrating blues culture. While we are based in Perth, Western Australia, our "hotel" is a metaphorical space—a welcoming hub where artists, fans, and historians can "check in" to connect, share stories, and immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of the blues. Our mission is simple: to give the blues a bigger voice – through authentic storytelling, in-depth interviews, and passionate music discovery.