A Real Blues Singer believes his voice will only be improved by massive quantities of liquor, cigarettes, reefer and other forms of self abuse.

A Real Blues Singer has cards with his band's name and phone number on them, but generally leaves them in the glove compartment of his car, which is parked at home until he can get the fuel pump fixed.

A Real Blues Singer is not afraid to make up new words for Robert Johnson songs. In fact, he/she has to make them up since he/she has forgotten them.

A Real Blues Singer does a sound check at 7 PM, even if the gig doesn't start til 9, because he/she figures the drinks are free after that.

A Real Blues Singer wil generally catch a nap in the parking lot before the last set, and a real Blues Drummer will have to go wake him up.