The Blues list, courtesy Nothin'butDaBlues.com, and Tweedster MaddMike.

In 2001 we lost some very good blues musicians. Thanks to the folks at NothinButDaBlues.com for this list.

There's definitely some heavenly blues jammin' going on up high! Or, as (greatly missed) J.T. sang about a party in "Soul Heaven." Here are some of the artists the blues community lost in 2001: James Carr, 58. Soul Singer, recorded the definitive version of the 1967 Hit, "The Dark End of the Street." Could easily swing from elegant despair, to gospel fire, to impassioned R&B. Jan 7.

John Fahey, 61. Underground American guitar hero, one of acoustic music's true innovators and eccentrics, & indie-label head. Feb 22.

Robert Ealey, 76. Dallas-based vocalist and songwriter known for giving young musicians their start at his Blue Bird Club -- Stevie Ray Vaughan, Lou Ann Barton, Coco Montoya & many more. March 7.

Robert "Huckleberry Hound" Wright, 63. Drummer, performed with many greats, including Magic Sam, Bo Diddley, Eddie C. Campbell & Brewer Phillips. Mar 18.

Lester "Big Daddy" Kinsey, 74. Modern-day blues patriarch of Gary, IN, and as the Steeltown's answer to Muddy Waters. April 3.

Billy Higgins, 64. Drummer; Played on over 700 recordings, making him one of the most recorded sidemen and drummers in jazz & blues.

Latisha Brown. Bobby Rush Band performing member / dancer. April 19

Boozoo Chavis, 70. one of the creators of the Louisiana Creole accordion music known as Zydeco. The greatest performer Zydeco music has ever known. May 5.

Lillie Burnett, 75. Called the First Lady of Chicago Blues, wife of late blues legend Chester "Howlin' Wolf" Burnett. May 11

Susannah McCorkle, 55. Widely acclaimed jazz vocalist noted for her Billie Holiday and Bessie Smith tributes included in her repertoire of over 3,000 songs. May 19.

Willie Foster, 79. Harmonica-playing bluesman who teamed with Muddy Waters and other greats. May 20.

John Lee Hooker, 80. Blues Patriarch whose brooding rhythmic guitar, coupled with his rich, sonorous voice and foot stompin' on songs like "Boom Boom" and "Boogie Chillen" electrified audiences and inspired generations of musicians. June 21.

Ernie K-Doe, 65. Flamboyant New Orleans rhythm and blues singer who had a No. 1 hit with ``Mother-In-Law.'' July 5.

Stu Blank Blues Keyboardist Extraordinaire, CA Bay Area's finest, recorded with Tommy Castro, Charlie Musselwhite, & more. July 9.

Betty Everett, 61. Recognized as one of the top soul singers of her time, whose record ``The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)'' and duet with Jerry Butler on their classic single, "Let It Be Me," were top 10 hits in '64. Aug. 19.

David Myers, 74. Last surviving member of the Four Aces blues group, which once rivaled Muddy Waters' great band as the finest in the city. Sept. 1

Rock Bottom, Florida and beyond Harp Legend. Sept 28.

Etta Jones 72. Prolific blues/jazz vocalist whose soulful, blues-influenced recordings over more than a half-century won her acclaim and two Grammy nominations. Oct. 16.

Issac Scott, 56. Reigned over Seattle blues for more than a quarter century. Nov. 11

Dave Conant, 59. Another of Seattle's favorite bluesmen. More on Dave this month at the bluestodo.com website. Nov. 28.

Thomas Eloby Jr., 56. Clarksdale artist, known mostly for his touching black-and-white pencil drawings of blues musicians. Dec 3.

James Crutchfield, 89. St. Louis Barrelhouse Piano Legend. Dec 8.

Rufus Thomas, 84. Versatile Memphis music icon, a pioneering radio DJ and singer/songwriter. One of the founding performers for Stax Records, creating what came to be known as "the Memphis sound." Dec 15.

Boogie on high y'all; You will be truly missed!