Legacy of Ruthie Foster
Artists and genres Ruthie Foster directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
Big Head Todd and the MonstersartistBig Head Todd and The Monsters is a rock band formed by Todd Park Mohr, Brian Nevin, and Rob Squires in Colorado in 1986. Their 1993 major label debut Sister Sweetly went platinum in the United States. The band developed a sizable live following, especially in the Mountain States of the United States.
The Blind Boys of Alabamaartist
William Bellartist
The Allman Brothers BandartistThe Allman Brothers Band was an American rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1969. Brothers Duane and Gregg Allman founded it with Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley (bass), Butch Trucks (drums), and Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson (drums). Subsequently based in Macon, Georgia, they incorporated elements of blues, jazz and country music and their live shows featured jam band-style improvisation and instrumentals.
Susan Tedeschiartist
Derek Trucksartist
Willie Nelsonartist
Paul Simonartist
James Taylorartist