100 Years of Blues

100 Years of Blues is a collaborative studio album by blues veterans Elvin Bishop and Charlie Musselwhite, released in 2020. While Bishop is often associated with the more boisterous side of Southern-inflected blues rock, this project represents a significant turn toward a stripped-back, acoustic-leaning sound. The album's title refers to the combined decades these two Hall of Fame musicians have spent on the road and in the studio. Recorded with a minimal ensemble including guitarist Bob Welsh and percussionist Kid Andersen, the production emphasizes a dry, intimate 'front porch' aesthetic. The tracklist features a mix of new originals, reworked classics from their respective catalogs, and traditional covers. Critics praised the album for its authenticity and the chemistry between the two leads, noting that it captures a rare, unforced joy that serves as a testament to the longevity of the Chicago blues tradition.