On March 2nd, the blues stands at a crossroads—where empires shift, borders break, and a single beat can change the future of American music. From the end of the international slave trade to the birth of the Bo Diddley rhythm, from Son House’s spiritual fire to Rory Gallagher’s global roar, this date captures the blues in motion: evolving, resisting, and reshaping the world one note at a time.

IN THIS EPISODE:

[00:00] - Introduction

[00:54] - Cultural & Political

[02:28] - The Music

[03:40] - Births

[04:27] - Passings

[05:02] - Conclusion

KEY FIGURES MENTIONED:

Bo Diddley (1928–2008)

Miles Davis (1926–1991)

Son House (1902–1988)

Rory Gallagher (1948–1995)

Jeff Healey (1966–2008)

Chris Barber (1930–2021)

DIG DEEPER:

Music

Bo Diddley – Bo Diddley

Miles Davis – Freddie Freeloader

Son House – Death Letter Blues

Rory Gallagher – A Million Miles Away

Jeff Healey – See the Light

Chris Barber's Jazz Band - New St. Louis Blues

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