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12th Nov 2025

Blues Moments in Time: November 12th – Echoes Across Eras

Join Kelvin Huggins as he dives deep into the tangled roots and resonant echoes of November 12th in blues history.

From Delta dirt roads to psychedelic soundscapes, November 12th hums with the heartbeat of blues history. In this episode, we trace the legacy of three genre-shaping artists born on this day—Bukka White, Booker T. Jones, and Neil Young—each a torchbearer in their own right. Their stories span bottleneck slide riffs, Memphis soul grooves, and folk-rock introspections steeped in blues tradition.

We revisit Bobby "Blue" Bland’s pivotal 1960 recording session for Two Steps from the Blues, a soul-blues cornerstone that still resonates with raw emotion and Muscle Shoals magic. Then we celebrate the 55th anniversary of Electric Ladyland, Jimi Hendrix’s final studio masterpiece—a kaleidoscope of blues rock and sonic innovation that redefined the genre’s boundaries.

Industry milestones echo through time: Chuck Berry’s 1955 Billboard accolade marked the blues’ crossover into mainstream rock, while the 2014 passing of Mitch Mitchell reminds us of the rhythmic fire behind Hendrix’s sound. And in a modern twist, we spotlight Jeff Lang’s electrifying 2022 performance at the Oakland Blues Festival in New Zealand—a testament to the genre’s global pulse and enduring spirit.

Tune in as we honor the artists, albums, and anniversaries that make November 12th a day of deep resonance in the blues calendar. This isn’t just history—it’s a living, breathing groove.

Hosted by: Kelvin Huggins

Presented by: The Blues Hotel Collective

Listen Tomorrow for: Another Blues Moment in Time

Keep the blues alive.

© 2025 The Blues Hotel Collective.

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Blues Moments in Time...
The History That Shaped it All.
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
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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.