by Bman | Jun 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
Some folks called Chicago harpist Little Willie Anderson "Little Walter Jr.," so faithfully did Anderson's style follow that of the legendary harp wizard. But Anderson was already quite familiar with the rudiments of the harmonica before he ever hit the Windy City,...
by Bman | Jun 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
Robert Franklin Palmer Jr. (June 19, 1945 β 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 music journalism articles for The...
by Bman | Jun 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
Junior Walker (born Autry DeWalt Mixon, Jr., June 14, 1931 β November 23, 1995) was an American musician. His group, Junior Walker & the All Stars, were signed to the Motown label in the 1960s, and became one of the label's signature acts,Walker was born Autry DeWalt...
by Bman | Jun 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
Queen Sylvia Embry, Born: June 14, 1941 | Died: February 28, 1992 Instrument: Bass, electricFor a period of time in the β70s and β80s, it appeared that Queen Sylvia Embry was going to emerge as one of Chicagoβs leading blues women. After she emerged from her role as...
by Bman | Jun 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
CeDell Davis (born Ellis Davis, June 9, 1927) is an American blues guitarist and singer.Davis is most notable for his distinctive style of guitar playing. Davis plays guitar using a table knife in his fretting hand in a manner similar to slide guitar, resulting in a...
