On this day in 1927, Lonnie Johnson recorded “Mean Old Bedbug Blues” in New York City. OKeh 8497

On this day in 1962, Booker T. and the MG’s instrumental, “Green Onions,” is released on Stax Records.

Today’s show features music performed by Lonnie Johnson and Booker T & The MGs

On this day in Blues history is published every day in video format on Bluesland (on Facebook) and on BlueSky