by Bman | Mar 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers (March 21, 1929 – July 23, 1993) was an African American, Chicago blues guitarist and singer. He was once a member of Howlin' Wolf's backing band, and worked variously with Muddy Waters, Jimmy Rogers, Bo Diddley, Ike Turner, J. T. Brown,...
by Bman | Mar 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
While never achieving the commercial success of many of his contemporaries, the Rev. Cleophus Robinson was a prominent figure on the gospel circuit throughout the better part of the post-war era, perhaps best known for hosting a coast-to-coast gospel television series...
by Bman | Mar 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
Ernest Lane, one of Americas most long-legged blues musicians, having been active in the music scene in this country since 1948, well over 57 years! The following bio gives more insight into the man and how he shaped his sound, but some highlights of his career are as...
by Bman | Mar 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
Dusty Brown was born in Mississippi on March 11, 1929. Like many of his fellow bluesmen he migrated to Chicago in 1946 looking for a better life for his family. In 1955 he recorded 'He Don't Love You' for the Parrot label. This was a superior example of Chicago blues...
by Bman | Mar 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
Big Time Sarah, (born January 31, 1953, Coldwater, Mississippi) is an American blues singer.Sarah Streeter was raised in Chicago, Illinois, from early childhood, where she sang in gospel choirs in South Chicago churches. At age 14, she began singing blues at the...
