by Bman | Feb 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
James Edwards "Jimmy" Yancey (February 20, 1894 – September 17, 1951) was an African American boogie-woogie pianist, composer, and lyricist. One reviewer noted him as "one of the pioneers of this raucous, rapid-fire, eight-to-the-bar piano style"Yancey was born in...
by Bman | Feb 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
Chicago bassist who worked extensively with Howlin' Wolf's band before stepping out front as a vocalist with an album for the local Dharma label, Blueblood.Like my Facebook Page, Post your video on my Wall or post your Photos of great blues events! Share your favorite...
by Bman | Feb 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
Omar has established himself as one nation's premier harmonica players and authentic, dynamic blues performers alive today. With a voice soulful beyond his years, Omar has been blowing away audiences across the nation with his distinct, fiery harmonica skills. You may...
by Bman | Feb 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
Chicago beau (b February 13, 1949 in Chicago as Lincoln T. Beauchamp, jr) is an American Blues man (Harmonica), music producer and writer.He learned from Billy Boy Arnold and received his artist's name from Muddy Waters. Since he was 17 years old, he appeared in small...
by Bman | Jan 29, 2012 | Uncategorized
Karen Carroll (born January 30, 1958, Chicago, Illinois, United States) is an American Chicago blues singer. She was born to parents Mack Carroll and Alberta Simmons Carroll (stage name: Jeanne Carroll). Her godparents were the jazz guitarist George Freeman and blues...