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Johnny B. Moore
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Eddie Shaw & The Wolf Gang
2,660 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. In 1972 he joined Howlin' Wolf, leading his band, the Wolf Gang, and writing half the … read moreEddie Shaw (Stringtown, Mississippi, March 20, 1937 – January 29, 2018) was an American Chicago blues tenor saxophonist, arranger and bandleader. In 1972 he joined Howlin' Wolf, leading his band, the Wolf Gang, and writing half the songs on "The Back Door Wolf" (1973). After the si… read more
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Bonnie Lee
4,062 listeners
There are more than one artist with that name, Two of them are mentioned below: 1.) Bonnie Lee (June 11, 1931 – September 7, 2006) was an A… read moreThere are more than one artist with that name, Two of them are mentioned below: 1.) Bonnie Lee (June 11, 1931 – September 7, 2006) was an American Chicago blues singer known as "The Sweetheart of the Blues". She is best remembe… read moreThere are more than one artist with that name, Two of them are mentioned below: 1.) Bonnie Lee (June 11, 1931 – September 7, 2006) was an American Chicago blues singer known as "The Sweetheart of the Blues". She is best remembered for her lengthy working relationships with Sunnyland Sli… read more
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Hip Linkchain
2,242 listeners
Hip Linkchain (November 10, 1936 – February 13, 1989) was an American Chicago blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was born Willie Ri… read moreHip Linkchain (November 10, 1936 – February 13, 1989) was an American Chicago blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was born Willie Richard in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. His stage name was in deference to his father's… read moreHip Linkchain (November 10, 1936 – February 13, 1989) was an American Chicago blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was born Willie Richard in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. His stage name was in deference to his father's nickname of 'Linkchain', due to his habit of spor… read more
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Johnny Laws
2,624 listeners
While a fixture of Chicago's South Side blues community since the mid-1960s, singer/guitarist Johnny Laws long remained unknown outsid… read moreWhile a fixture of Chicago's South Side blues community since the mid-1960s, singer/guitarist Johnny Laws long remained unknown outside of his native Windy City, and did not make his debut recordings for another three decades. Born … read moreWhile a fixture of Chicago's South Side blues community since the mid-1960s, singer/guitarist Johnny Laws long remained unknown outside of his native Windy City, and did not make his debut recordings for another three decades. Born July 12, 1943, he garnered considerable local attention as a… read more
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Smokey Wilson
6,217 listeners
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Lurrie Bell
15,528 listeners
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Little Mack Simmons
2,039 listeners
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Finis Tasby
2,318 listeners
Finis Tasby (1940 - 2014) Finis Tasby, the Los Angeles bluesman that fronted the popular band The Mannish Boys passed away on November 2,… read moreFinis Tasby (1940 - 2014) Finis Tasby, the Los Angeles bluesman that fronted the popular band The Mannish Boys passed away on November 2, 2014 as a result of complications from a stroke he suffered in December of 2012. Our thoughts and… read moreFinis Tasby (1940 - 2014) Finis Tasby, the Los Angeles bluesman that fronted the popular band The Mannish Boys passed away on November 2, 2014 as a result of complications from a stroke he suffered in December of 2012. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and his large circle of friends… read more
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John Littlejohn
5,622 listeners
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