Juke Joint - January 4, 2026

By Robert Barclay

Published January 5, 2026 at 1:02 PM EST

This week on “The Juke Joint” broadcast Robert Barclay celebrates Elvis Presley’s 91st birthday. We’ll hear from Howlin’ Wolf, Otis Redding, Johnny Cash, Isaac Hayes, Bobby Bland, Carl Perkins, Little Milton, Charlie Rich, Jerry Lee Lewis and Booker T. & the MGs.

Juke Joint

Robert Barclay

Robert Barclay launched "The Juke Joint" broadcast on WCMU in April 1985. It has been a Sunday night fixture from 8:00-11:00 pm ever since. A devoted listener dubbed him the "Duke of Juke." He includes nearly a century's worth of blues history on his program including traditional and contemporary blues along with boogie woogie, soul music, rhythm & blues, zydeco and gospel music.

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