Blues Hall of Fame's 2023 Inductees: Esther Philips, John Primer, Carey Bell, More [DETAILS]

The Blues Hall of Fame just announced the list of 2023 inductees; get to know them and how they ended up on the prestigious list.

This year's inductees include seven artists-Esther Philips, John Primer, Snooky Pryor, Fenton Robinson, Carey Bell, Junior Kimbrough, and Josh White.

According to reports, aside from the performers' list, other categories include individuals, classic blues literature, classics of blues recording for an album, and classics of blues recording for a single or album track.

Esther Philips

Esther Philips or Little Esther hailed from Carson, California. She is best known in the R&B genre after releasing the iconic hits "Double Crossing Blues" and "Mistrustin' Blues."

She is one of the six inductees who did not live to see the day they were honored and inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame; Philips died at the age of 48 in 1984.

Carey Bell

Carey Bell was known to have a harmonica and bass guitar nearby whenever she performed.

Her career spanned decades, from the release of her first studio album "Carey Bell's Blues Harp" up until her very last in 2007, "Gettin' Up: Live at Buddy Guy's Legends, Rosa's and Lurrie's Home."

Junior Kimbrough

Junior Kimbrough died over 20 years ago, but he will always be remembered and honored as one of the most iconic Blues singers.

People who love listening to Blues will know him as the singer of "All Night Long" and "Keep Your Hands Off Her."

Snooky Pryor

Born James Edward Pryor, Snooky Pryor was inspired to become a Blues singer after hearing Sonny Boy Williamson I and Sonny Boy Williamson II.

Like Bell, he also played the harmonica. His most iconic songs include "Judgement Day," Crazy 'Bout My Baby," "Where Did You Learn to Shake It Like That," and "Shake My Hand."

John Primer

Out of all the inductees, John Primer is the remaining one alive. He hails from Camden, Mississippi, and is known as a Chicago and electric blues singer.

He has been releasing albums since 1991up until recent years; "The Gypsy Woman Told Me" in 2020, "Hard Times" in 2022, and "Teardrops for Magic Slim: Live at Rosa's Lounge" in 2023.

Fenton Robinson

Despite being born in Greenwood, Mississippi, Fenton Robinson loved Tennessee. He moved there at the age of 18 and even recorded his first single "Tenessee Woman" there in 1957.

His album "I Hear Some Blues Downstairs" was nominated for a Grammy.

Josh White

Josh White was many things. He was a singer, songwriter, guitarist, actor, and activist.

He sang songs inspired by his political ideologies and even ventured into acting on Broadway and working on radio.

According to Billboard, along with the inducting of the artists, the Blues Hall of Fame will showcase some items previously owned by the inductees.

The ceremony will take place at the Halloran Center in Memphis on May 10.