January B.B. King: Overseas or at home, the Beale Street Blues Boy still reigns British Blues: American export finds a home in England Folk Alliance plans 'FolKrawl' at annual convention Jimmy Rogers dies at 73 Work begins on new music commission January '98 Cover February Big Lucky Carter carries the torch Heritage Conference lineup taking shape David Kimbrough, Jr. follows in father's footsteps 'Elmo' continues to work toward first recording Late Luther Allison again tops Handy nominees Obituaries:Kimbrough, Wells, Perkins - 3 greats lost 'Wolfman' Belfour is just hitting his stride March Music commission gaining focus Arkansas State symposium features professors, musicians Memphians find musical connection Memphis music honored by Grammy Hall of Fame Muddy Waters' son confirmed for Heritage Festival Multiple nominees top Premier Player list Susan Tedeschi lights a blues fire Working the blues April Raitt, Cole top Beale Street fest list Crossroads adds new elements to music expo Handy Awards kick off weekend of events BluesAid benefit attracts big names Junkyardmen disc ready for release Registration begins for Heritage Conference May Allison sweeps Handy Awards Blues remain John Hammond's life Nager's new book traces history of Memphis music 'Black Pearls' highlights '20s female singers June Cherrie Holden combines education, blues Delta bound: River region still fascinates blues fans Brownsville plans concert, tribute to Sleepy John Estes July Otis Clay rediscovers Memphis Classic R&B returns to Memphis airwaves Memphis Mojo turns '3.0' Memphis remains a tourist's dream Folklore center benefit features Little Milton August Elvis Conference Schedule 4th Elvis conference focuses on dysfunction Elvis, Gibson Guitars share history Gibson hits through the years Finals set for Black Diamond for blues society competition