by Bman | Jan 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
The Aces was one of the earliest and most influential of the electric Chicago blues band in the 1950s. Led by the guitarist brothers Louis and Dave Myers, natives of Byhalia, Mississippi, the brothers originally performed under the name The Little Boys; with the...
by Bman | Jan 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
Captain John Handy (June 24, 1900 - January 12, 1971), was an American jazz alto saxophonist. Handy's style was rooted in New Orleans Jazz but also incorporated elements of R&B.Captain John Handy on saxophone with Kid Sheik Colar on trumpet, Preservation Hall,...
by Bman | Jan 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
Johnny B. Moore (born Johnny Belle Moore, January 24, 1950, Clarksdale, Mississippi) is an American Chicago blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was a member of Koko Taylor's backing band in the mid 1970s, but has recorded nine solo albums...
by Bman | Jan 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
Big Leon Brooksโ deep voice and heavy harmonica tone harkened back to Chicago blues of the 1950sโhis style having been preserved by a long hiatus from music. He was influenced very little by the funkier, guitar-driven blues of the โ60s and โ70s. Leon was quick to...
by Bman | Jan 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
Clarence LaVaughn Franklin (often billed as Bishop C. L. Franklin) (January 22, 1915 โ July 27, 1984), was an American Baptist minister, a civil rights activist, and father of the legendary soul and gospel singer Aretha Franklin.He was born Clarence LaVaughn Walker in...
