The Indianapolis blues legend Scrapper Blackwell is among the most important musicians connected to the Indiana Avenue scene.
Blackwell’s unique guitar style influenced many generations of blues guitarists - from Robert Johson, to Eric Clapton.
This February marks the 120th anniversary of Blackwell’s birth. To celebrate, we’ll be sharing a special two-part edition of Echoes of Indiana Avenue, featuring the music of Scrapper Blackwell.
In this week's edition we'll explore Blackwell's final recordings.