by Bman | Apr 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
Guitarist, bassist, and singer Jimmie Lee Robinson, active on the Chicago blues scene since the 1940s, died on Saturday, July 6th, 2002. Early this year Jimmie Lee was diagnosed with a large malignant tumor in his sinuses, which he had removed at the end of April. He...
by Bman | Apr 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
Eugene "Jug" Ammons (April 14, 1925 – July 23, 1974) also known as "The Boss," was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, and the son of boogie-woogie pianist Albert Ammons. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Ammons studied music with instructor Walter Dyett at DuSable High...
by Bman | Apr 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
Herbert Jeffrey "Herbie" Hancock (born April 12, 1940) is an American pianist, keyboardist, bandleader and composer. As part of Miles Davis's Second Great Quintet, Hancock helped to redefine the role of a jazz rhythm section and was one of the primary architects of...
by Bman | Apr 8, 2013 | Uncategorized
Lil' Ed Williams (born April 18, 1955, Chicago, Illinois, United States) is an American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. With his backing band, the Blues Imperials, slide guitarist Williams has built up a loyal following Williams and his half-brother James...
by Bman | Apr 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
Chicago-Based Roots Goliath Frank Bang & the Secret Stash Set to Unleash New Double Dare CD on May 21 from Blue Hoss Records Former Buddy Guy Band Guitarist Spreads His Gospel of Musical Truths on Eclectic Fifth Album CHICAGO, IL – Blue Hoss Records announces a...
