Blues & Rhythm magazine no. 332 – September 2018: Atlantic Records at 70; Mississippi Hill Country Blues, Part 1, and more

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ATLANTIC AT 70: Billy Vera marks the 70th anniversary of the birth of Atlantic Records, with great photos from his extensive files.

GOSPEL QUARTETS: More gospel history as Ray Templeton looks at The Dixie Hummingbirds – the A Cappella Sessions.

HILL COUNTRY BLUES TODAY!: The first part of Mike Stephenson’s overview of blues from the Mississippi Hill Country – featuring the Burnside and Kimborough families.

KOREAN WAR ERA BOX SET: Tony Burke reviews the new Bear Family 4-CD box set of blues, country, bluegrass and popular music connected with the Korean War, Battleground Korea: Songs and Sounds of America’s Forgotten War.

STUFF YOU DON’T SEE EVERYDAY: Jay Bruder’s photo feature on 78rpm picture sleeves.

PLUS: Stan Lewis, D. J. Fontana; Matt Murphy; Eugene Pitts; Apollo Legends Of Doo Wop In London; Chicago Blues Festival; Soul Weekenders; Bentonia Blues Festival; Lurrie Bell; Eddie Boyd; Fats Domino;  Words, Words; Words; Under The Radar; CD, DVD, & Book Reviews