#BOTD 1932. Remembering blues guitarist, and, singer, songwriter Albert Collins. (d.1993) #BluesSky

Many crossword puzzle editors slot Etta into the "Jazz" genre and it kinda irks me - I'm definitely team "R&B / Blues" thanks
Formidable singer, empress and blues icon Bessie Smith. DOTD in 1937.
'Why yes, I do need to buy more John Lee Hooker records as it happens. Why do you ask?'