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"The Wolf Pack" - Kid Thomas

Louis Thomas Watts, commonly known as Kid Thomas (20 June 1934 - 5 April 1970) was a rock and roll and blues musician. Kid Thomas was born in Sturgis, Mississippi. As a child he moved to Chicago, Illinois…

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Drink Muddy Water - Freddie Spruell

Freddie Spruell (December 28, 1893 – June 19, 1956) was an American Delta blues guitarist and singer. Spruell was probably born in Lake Providence, Louisiana, United States, but relocated with his family to Chicago, Illinois, as a small…

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Rollin' Blues - Deadstring Brothers

Deadstring Brothers: Country Toughs from the Motor City...... It may be a surprise to hear the country rock sounds of Detroits Deadstring Brothers coming from a city better known for loud rock and roll, but disillusionment can take…

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Deep Blues - Robert Palmer

Robert Franklin Palmer Jr. (June 19, 1945 – November 20, 1997) was a 20th century American writer, musicologist, clarinetist, saxophonist, and blues producer. Robert Palmer is best known for books he authored such as Deep Blues , his…

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