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Savannah Churchill
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Savannah Churchill (August 21, 1920, Colfax, Louisiana– April 19, 1974, Brooklyn, New York) was a successful American singer of pop, jazz, … read moreSavannah Churchill (August 21, 1920, Colfax, Louisiana– April 19, 1974, Brooklyn, New York) was a successful American singer of pop, jazz, and blues music in the 1940s and 1950s. Born Savannah Valentine to Creole parents, she was raised … read moreSavannah Churchill (August 21, 1920, Colfax, Louisiana– April 19, 1974, Brooklyn, New York) was a successful American singer of pop, jazz, and blues music in the 1940s and 1950s. Born Savannah Valentine to Creole parents, she was raised in Brooklyn, and started singing in 1941 to support her fami… read more -
Byther Smith
32,023 listeners
Byther Smith is a true Living Legend of the Chicago blues scene and during his long lasting career he worked with the greatest of the Chica… read moreByther Smith is a true Living Legend of the Chicago blues scene and during his long lasting career he worked with the greatest of the Chicago blues artists like Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Jimmy Reed and Otis Rush. Born in Monticell… read moreByther Smith is a true Living Legend of the Chicago blues scene and during his long lasting career he worked with the greatest of the Chicago blues artists like Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Jimmy Reed and Otis Rush. Born in Monticello, Mississippi on April 17, 1933 young Byther Smith got his … read more -
Detroit Junior
12,407 listeners
Emery "Detroit Junior" Williams, Jr. (October 26, 1931 – August 9, 2005) was an American, Chicago blues pianist, singer, and song… read moreEmery "Detroit Junior" Williams, Jr. (October 26, 1931 – August 9, 2005) was an American, Chicago blues pianist, singer, and songwriter. He is known for songs such as "So Unhappy", "Call My Job", "If I … read moreEmery "Detroit Junior" Williams, Jr. (October 26, 1931 – August 9, 2005) was an American, Chicago blues pianist, singer, and songwriter. He is known for songs such as "So Unhappy", "Call My Job", "If I Hadn't Been High", "Ella" and "Mone… read more -
Little Johnny Jones
6,251 listeners
Little Johnny Jones (November 1, 1924 – November 19, 1964) was a Chicago blues pianist and singer, best known for his work with Tampa Red, … read moreLittle Johnny Jones (November 1, 1924 – November 19, 1964) was a Chicago blues pianist and singer, best known for his work with Tampa Red, Muddy Waters and Elmore James. Jones was born in Jackson, Mississippi in 1924. He arrived in Chica… read moreLittle Johnny Jones (November 1, 1924 – November 19, 1964) was a Chicago blues pianist and singer, best known for his work with Tampa Red, Muddy Waters and Elmore James. Jones was born in Jackson, Mississippi in 1924. He arrived in Chicago, Illinois in 1945 in the company of Little Walter and &qu… read more -
Lurrie Bell
13,479 listeners
Lurrie Bell (Born December 13, 1958) is a blues guitarist and singer from Chicago, Illinois, USA. His father was renowned blues harmonica p… read moreLurrie Bell (Born December 13, 1958) is a blues guitarist and singer from Chicago, Illinois, USA. His father was renowned blues harmonica player Carey Bell. Lurrie started playing guitar at the age of six, and in his teens he polished hi… read moreLurrie Bell (Born December 13, 1958) is a blues guitarist and singer from Chicago, Illinois, USA. His father was renowned blues harmonica player Carey Bell. Lurrie started playing guitar at the age of six, and in his teens he polished his skills playing with the legends of Chicago blues scene inc… read more -
Titus Turner
11,886 listeners
Titus Turner (May 1, 1933 – September 13, 1984) was an American rhythm & blues and East Coast blues singer and songwriter. His best rem… read moreTitus Turner (May 1, 1933 – September 13, 1984) was an American rhythm & blues and East Coast blues singer and songwriter. His best remembered recordings were "We Told You Not To Marry" and "Sound-Off," plus he wr… read moreTitus Turner (May 1, 1933 – September 13, 1984) was an American rhythm & blues and East Coast blues singer and songwriter. His best remembered recordings were "We Told You Not To Marry" and "Sound-Off," plus he wrote "Leave My Kitten Alone," and "Tell Me Why… read more -
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials
24,041 listeners
Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials are among the premiere party bands to have come out of Chicago during the '80s. Often compared to… read moreLil' Ed and the Blues Imperials are among the premiere party bands to have come out of Chicago during the '80s. Often compared to Elmore James and Hound Dog Taylor, fiery, flamboyant slide guitarist Lil' Ed Williams and hi… read moreLil' Ed and the Blues Imperials are among the premiere party bands to have come out of Chicago during the '80s. Often compared to Elmore James and Hound Dog Taylor, fiery, flamboyant slide guitarist Lil' Ed Williams and his group play dedicated, rough-edged and hard-rocking dance m… read more -
William Harris
5,863 listeners
"Did you ever wake up with bullfrogs on your mind?" asks earnest Alabama bluesman William Harris on his country-blues dance tune … read more"Did you ever wake up with bullfrogs on your mind?" asks earnest Alabama bluesman William Harris on his country-blues dance tune "Bullfrog Blues." Talk about pickup lines. With a driving guitar and piney vocal style d… read more"Did you ever wake up with bullfrogs on your mind?" asks earnest Alabama bluesman William Harris on his country-blues dance tune "Bullfrog Blues." Talk about pickup lines. With a driving guitar and piney vocal style developed throughout the Southeast and Texas, this itinerant … read more -
Sylvester Weaver
16,783 listeners
Sylvester Weaver (born July 25, 1897 in Louisville, Kentucky; died April 4, 1960 in Louisville, Kentucky) was an American blues guitar play… read moreSylvester Weaver (born July 25, 1897 in Louisville, Kentucky; died April 4, 1960 in Louisville, Kentucky) was an American blues guitar player and pioneer of country blues. On October 23, 1923, he recorded in New York with the blues singe… read moreSylvester Weaver (born July 25, 1897 in Louisville, Kentucky; died April 4, 1960 in Louisville, Kentucky) was an American blues guitar player and pioneer of country blues. On October 23, 1923, he recorded in New York with the blues singer Sara Martin Longing for Daddy Blues / I've Got to Go … read more -
Robert Belfour
25,263 listeners
Robert "Wolfman" Belfour (born September 11, 1940, Holly Springs, MS, passed February 24, 2015) is an American Blues musician. Hi… read moreRobert "Wolfman" Belfour (born September 11, 1940, Holly Springs, MS, passed February 24, 2015) is an American Blues musician. His father, Grant Belfour taught him the guitar at a young age and he continued his tutelage in the … read moreRobert "Wolfman" Belfour (born September 11, 1940, Holly Springs, MS, passed February 24, 2015) is an American Blues musician. His father, Grant Belfour taught him the guitar at a young age and he continued his tutelage in the Blues from musicians Otha Turner, R. L. Burnside, and Junior… read more