Blues & Rock History Alert - December 5th, is a big day in blues and blues-rock history! Happy Birthday to some legends born this day: 1932 - The ne and only Little Richard, the architect of rock & roll whoes wild piano, screaming vocals, and unstoppable energy came srtaight out of the blue an dgospel tradition. Tutti Frutti, Long Tall Sally, Lucille.... the man was pure fire.

1950 - Harmonica wizard and sharp-dressed showman Rick Estrin, Front man of Rick Estrin & The Nightcats - if you've ever seen him blow the harp and crack wise on stage, you know the blues is still alive and dangerous.

1964 - Country-tinged blues-rock heartbreaker Gary Allan, that smoky voice and telecaster tone have been breaking hearts and rasing glasses for decades.

On this day in history: 1957 - Elvis Preley's Jailhouse Rock film hit the theaters in the U.S. One of the King's most iconic movies, loaded with raw rhythm & blues attitude.

1969 - The Rolling Stones' infamous free concert at Altamont Speedway, a chaotic, historic moment in rock that also showcased the darker side of blues-rock explosion of the late '60s.

So crank up some Little Richard, throw on "Jailhouse Rock," or spin a Nightcats record and celebrate the deep blues roots that keep rockin' the world.

Rodney Moyer (The Big Rod Show)