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Eddie Cusic
Eddie Cusic was born in 1926 in Leland, Mississippi. He grew up farming with his family and was first inspired to play the blues from hearing men play at suppers and other get-togethers in his community. Like many…
Continue Reading »Eddie Cusic - At His House - Leland - Mississippi
Eddie Cusic was born in 1926 in Leland, Mississippi. He grew up farming with his family and was first inspired to play the blues from hearing men play at suppers and other get-togethers in his community. Like many…
Continue Reading »Eddie King and the Swamp Bees
Eddie King (April 21, 1938 – March 14, 2012) was an American Chicago blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. Living Blues once stated "King is a potent singer and player with a raw, gospel-tinged voice and an aggressive, thick-toned…
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The Swamp Bees! Originally formed as Eddie King's backup band for his Ohio gigs, we decided to keep a good thing going and play our own gigs, too. Our individual resumes are a mile long, but here's a…
Continue Reading »Eddie King Milton has passed
I'm sad to report the death today of Eddie King, longtime guitar player with Koko Taylor's Blues Machine and Chicago blues veteran. Eddie died in Peoria; he had been in declining health for a long time. Sweet, nice…
Continue Reading »EDDIE KIRKLAND
Eddie Kirkland (August 16, 1923 – February 27, 2011) was an American blues guitarist, harmonicist, singer, and songwriter. Kirkland, known as the "Gypsy of the Blues" for his rigorous touring schedules, played and toured with John Lee Hooker…
Continue Reading »Eddie Shaw & The 757 Allstars - Still Riding High - New Release Review
I was talking to my new friend Jackie Scott a few weeks back and she asked if i was familiar with the new Eddie Shaw recordings. I am now and it is hot! The release has 8 tracks…
Continue Reading »Eddy Clearwater has passed - My thoughts are with his family and friends
BLUES LEGEND EDDY CLEARWATER: JANUARY 10, 1935 - JUNE 1, 2018 Grammy-nominated Chicago blues legend Eddy “The Chief” Clearwater died of heart failure on Friday, June 1, in his hometown of Skokie, Illinois. He was 83. Born Edward…
Continue Reading »Eden Brent - Jigsaw Heart
There's a ton going on with the Mississippian: + NPR
Continue Reading »Edgar Winter is coming Mayne Stage!
Edgar Winter April 12 | 7:30pm Keyboardist. Percussionist. Saxophonist. Edgar Winter plays them all and sings as he plays. Thanks to his invention of the keyboard strap, he is allowed to roam freely with his instruments for an…
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