Bishop, Elvin (1988-2017) 320kbps Apr 2026

Bishop kicked off this chapter with Big Fun (1988), which earned strong critical praise and signaled his return to the blues mainstream. Other major works include Don't Let the Bossman Get You Down! (1991), Ace in the Hole (1995), and The Skin I'm In (1998).

This period is defined by his long-standing partnership with Alligator Records , beginning with his 1988 comeback after a seven-year recording hiatus. Bishop, Elvin (1988-2017) 320kbps

Moving through labels like Blind Pig and Delta Groove, he released the Grammy-nominated The Blues Rolls On (2008), featuring guests like B.B. King and Warren Haynes, and the guitar-tribute album Red Dog Speaks (2010), named after his iconic 1959 Gibson ES-345. Bishop kicked off this chapter with Big Fun