R.I.P. R.L. Burnside 1926-2005

According to Fat Possum Records, legendary bluesman R.L. Burnside died in his hospital room in Memphis, Tenn., this morning. He was 78 years old.

Burnside is survived by his widow, Alice Mae. Donations may be sent to the following address:

Freeland & Freeland Trust Account
Burnside Memorial
P.O. Box 269
Oxford, MS 38655
phone: 662.234.3414