Today the blues world was saddened by the loss of David "Honeyboy" Edwards, one of the remaining blues greats. He passed on in to Heaven to join the Angel Band in the early hours of this morning, August 29, 2011, at his home at the age of 96. Born on June 28, 1915, Honeyboy Edwards was the real deal. He played and travelled with Robert Johnson, and generously related his tales of RJ to avid blues audiences. In 2010, he was awarded a Grammy for Lifetime Achievement. In 2008, he was awarded a Grammy for Best Traditional Blues Album. He also received many accolades from the Blues Foundation, including an award for Keeping the Blues Alive. He will be missed by blues fans throughout the world.
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