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William Clarke
25,444 listeners
William Clarke, a West Coast blues harmonica virtuoso, singer and songwriter, that released nine albums (U.S.) before his untimely death at… read moreWilliam Clarke, a West Coast blues harmonica virtuoso, singer and songwriter, that released nine albums (U.S.) before his untimely death at age 45 on November 19, 1996. Clarke mixed traditional Chicago blues with West Coast swing in a co… read moreWilliam Clarke, a West Coast blues harmonica virtuoso, singer and songwriter, that released nine albums (U.S.) before his untimely death at age 45 on November 19, 1996. Clarke mixed traditional Chicago blues with West Coast swing in a combination referred to as ''soul-jazz.'' … read more -
Lacy Gibson
4,401 listeners
Born: May 1, 1936 | Instrument: Guitar, electric Blues Guitarist Lacy Gibson was born on 1 May 1936,in Salisbury, North Carolina. Gibson… read moreBorn: May 1, 1936 | Instrument: Guitar, electric Blues Guitarist Lacy Gibson was born on 1 May 1936,in Salisbury, North Carolina. Gibson's family settled in Chicago in 1949 and he quickly became involved in the city's blues sce… read moreBorn: May 1, 1936 | Instrument: Guitar, electric Blues Guitarist Lacy Gibson was born on 1 May 1936,in Salisbury, North Carolina. Gibson's family settled in Chicago in 1949 and he quickly became involved in the city's blues scene, receiving tips on blues guitar playing from musicians su… read more -
Mark Hummel
10,295 listeners
Grammy Nominee, Blues Award Winner, Author, Harp Man Mark Hummel had a banner year in 2014. Grammy Nominated for his Remembering Little Wa… read moreGrammy Nominee, Blues Award Winner, Author, Harp Man Mark Hummel had a banner year in 2014. Grammy Nominated for his Remembering Little Walter CD he produced and performed on, Mark also won Best Blues CD and Best Traditional Blues CD at… read moreGrammy Nominee, Blues Award Winner, Author, Harp Man Mark Hummel had a banner year in 2014. Grammy Nominated for his Remembering Little Walter CD he produced and performed on, Mark also won Best Blues CD and Best Traditional Blues CD at the Blues Music Awards in Memphis, TN. Mark's The Hust… read more -
Eddy Clearwater
9,993 listeners
Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater (born January 10, 1935; died June 1, 2018) was a versatile, flamboyant Chicago blues rocker who perfo… read moreEddy "The Chief" Clearwater (born January 10, 1935; died June 1, 2018) was a versatile, flamboyant Chicago blues rocker who performed good-natured party music and original, deep, melancholy blues with equal finesse. "It… read moreEddy "The Chief" Clearwater (born January 10, 1935; died June 1, 2018) was a versatile, flamboyant Chicago blues rocker who performed good-natured party music and original, deep, melancholy blues with equal finesse. "It's country and blues and rock 'n' roll combined&… read more -
Big Maceo
30,976 listeners
"Big" Maceo Merriweather (March 31, 1905 - February 23, 1953) was a blues pianist and singer active in Chicago in the 1940s. Born… read more"Big" Maceo Merriweather (March 31, 1905 - February 23, 1953) was a blues pianist and singer active in Chicago in the 1940s. Born Major Merriweather (or Merewether) in Atlanta, Georgia, he taught himself how to play piano. In t… read more"Big" Maceo Merriweather (March 31, 1905 - February 23, 1953) was a blues pianist and singer active in Chicago in the 1940s. Born Major Merriweather (or Merewether) in Atlanta, Georgia, he taught himself how to play piano. In the 1920s he moved to Detroit and began playing parties and c… read more -
Jody Williams
5,575 listeners
Jody Williams ( born Joseph Leon Williams on February 3, 1935; died December 1, 2018) was an American blues guitarist and singer. His singu… read moreJody Williams ( born Joseph Leon Williams on February 3, 1935; died December 1, 2018) was an American blues guitarist and singer. His singular guitar playing, marked by flamboyant string-bending, imaginative chord voicings and a distinct… read moreJody Williams ( born Joseph Leon Williams on February 3, 1935; died December 1, 2018) was an American blues guitarist and singer. His singular guitar playing, marked by flamboyant string-bending, imaginative chord voicings and a distinctive tone, was influential in the Chicago blues scene of the … read more -
J.B. Hutto
16,701 listeners
J.B. Hutto (born Joseph Benjamin Hutto in Blackville, South Carolina, on 26 April 1926; died 12 June 1983) was an American blues musician. … read moreJ.B. Hutto (born Joseph Benjamin Hutto in Blackville, South Carolina, on 26 April 1926; died 12 June 1983) was an American blues musician. Heavily influenced by legendary bluesman Elmore James, and known for his slide guitar work and dec… read moreJ.B. Hutto (born Joseph Benjamin Hutto in Blackville, South Carolina, on 26 April 1926; died 12 June 1983) was an American blues musician. Heavily influenced by legendary bluesman Elmore James, and known for his slide guitar work and declamatory style of singing, Hutto was inducted into the Blues… read more -
Linsey Alexander
3,115 listeners
Chicago is the blues capital of the world, and if recent popularity is any kind of benchmark, Linsey Alexander just might be the hottest so… read moreChicago is the blues capital of the world, and if recent popularity is any kind of benchmark, Linsey Alexander just might be the hottest sound in town right now. Born in Mississippi and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Linsey Alexander disc… read moreChicago is the blues capital of the world, and if recent popularity is any kind of benchmark, Linsey Alexander just might be the hottest sound in town right now. Born in Mississippi and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Linsey Alexander discovered on Chicago's south side a down to earth city tha… read more -
Eddie Shaw
5,425 listeners
Eddie Shaw (Stringtown, Mississippi, March 20, 1937 – January 29, 2018) was an American Chicago blues tenor saxophonist, arranger and bandl… read moreEddie Shaw (Stringtown, Mississippi, March 20, 1937 – January 29, 2018) was an American Chicago blues tenor saxophonist, arranger and bandleader. He led Howlin' Wolf's band, "the Wolf Gang", from 1972, both before Wol… read moreEddie Shaw (Stringtown, Mississippi, March 20, 1937 – January 29, 2018) was an American Chicago blues tenor saxophonist, arranger and bandleader. He led Howlin' Wolf's band, "the Wolf Gang", from 1972, both before Wolf's death in 1976 and subsequently. In his teenage year… read more -
Smokey Hogg
7,931 listeners
Andrew 'Smokey' Hogg (January 27, 1914 - May 1, 1960) was an American blues musician. Hogg was born near Westconnie, Texas, Unite… read moreAndrew 'Smokey' Hogg (January 27, 1914 - May 1, 1960) was an American blues musician. Hogg was born near Westconnie, Texas, United States and grew up on the farm and was taught to play guitar by his father Frank Hogg. While sti… read moreAndrew 'Smokey' Hogg (January 27, 1914 - May 1, 1960) was an American blues musician. Hogg was born near Westconnie, Texas, United States and grew up on the farm and was taught to play guitar by his father Frank Hogg. While still in his teens he teamed up with a the slide guitarist and … read more