Blues revival in Mississippi Delta brings "Kingfish" to music scene | 60 Minutes

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Published 2023-11-07
It’s not topping the charts, but blues music is having a revival in the Mississippi Delta, an
area where the music first flourished.

#music #blues #news

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All Comments (21)
  • @bk138gt6
    It's impossible to overstate the importance of blues music
  • Kingfish is not only a great guitar player, but he's got a powerful voice as well.
  • @keithgupton9349
    Thank you 60 minutes for helping to keep the Blues alive. Great story.
  • @DrMario_666
    Saw Kingfish at a tiny venue in Denver a few years ago and he was just phenomenal. Cannot recommend him enough.
  • @harryh5620
    I saw Kingfish at a bar on Frenchman street in NOLA about 5 years ago - just in a bar with a band, no cover - just folks having drinks. Dude TORE IT UP. I didn't quite know what i was seeing.
  • @RyanFixesCars
    I'm 37, been playing the blues for over 25 years now! Seeing this story come across my feed, gave me goosebumps, I still have them now while typing this!! LONG LIVE THE BLUES! 💙
  • @meowco69
    I remember hearing about kingfish a few years back and thinking at that time this kid is incredible! So great to see him getting more exposure globally
  • @ImMoonMan
    seeing kingfish will set your heart and soul into a frenzy, the man is gifted 🎸
  • @Bagelrob399
    The blues will never die, it's music we all can relate to.
  • @johnhaas9984
    I love Morgan Freeman more and more. He, despite his fame, has to be the most down to earth celebrity on the planet. There is much to be admired about that man. He IS a national treasure whose life should be an inspiration to everyone.
  • @pokethebear5788
    I can’t believe it took this long for a special on Kingfish. I’ve been listening to him for almost 6 years and have been sharing his music to all that will listen
  • This is the best 60 minutes interview I've seen in quite a long while. Reason being, Kingfish. The young man will only get better! Mad respect!
  • @orngejoos
    When James Johnson says "I hear it and it sounds good to me and I play for the love of it."....thats the spirit that will insure that the blues will live forever. It's not pop music to be consumed by the masses. It's music that reaches out and grabs ahold of your soul and if you're lucky you let it. And if you don't...thats ok, it'll get you soon enough.
  • @chrisbluma7942
    I only knew Kingfish as a guitar player. Turns out he has a perfect voice too. Incredible talent and amazing skills.
  • @d-not_telling
    Blues is life. As long as there is life, there will be blues!
  • @jamescolvin575
    I've been a Kingfish fan for a while. He's so talented. Articulate, and loaded with charisma. He's going to be one of the greats!
  • @CreekLocseed
    I’m 25 and from Augusta Georgia. Soul music has always been integral. That man kingfish is something special LET ME TELL YOU!! I’ll be a life long fan. May peace and light be upon him!
  • @aaronnichols9444
    I’ve seen Kingfish listed #1 on several “Best Guitar Players” alive today. Quite an accomplishment for a young 24 year old musician from Mississippi, so freakin awesome!
  • @AnnaMorris411
    I met Kingfish after he performed here in Michigan, yes we love him up here too!
  • @rommelrivera1186
    Saw him at the Orpheum in Phoenix. This young man and his band are among the finest in modern music. He's an absolute genius! But give him time. He'll get better.