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Smokey Wilson
5,665 listeners
Smokey Wilson remains one of America's most precious and irreplaceable treasures, the "Bluesman". Born in Mississippi in 193… read moreSmokey Wilson remains one of America's most precious and irreplaceable treasures, the "Bluesman". Born in Mississippi in 1936, Robert Lee "Smokey" Wilson learned the blues at the feet of legends Elmore James, Jim… read moreSmokey Wilson remains one of America's most precious and irreplaceable treasures, the "Bluesman". Born in Mississippi in 1936, Robert Lee "Smokey" Wilson learned the blues at the feet of legends Elmore James, Jimmy Reed, Howlin' Wolf and B.B. King. As a child, Smokey… read more -
Lester Williams
10,830 listeners
Lester Williams (June 24, 1920 – November 13, 1990) was an American Texas blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He is … read moreLester Williams (June 24, 1920 – November 13, 1990) was an American Texas blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He is best known for his songs, "Winter Time Blues" and "I Can't Lose with the Stuff… read moreLester Williams (June 24, 1920 – November 13, 1990) was an American Texas blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He is best known for his songs, "Winter Time Blues" and "I Can't Lose with the Stuff I Use". His main influence was T-Bone Walker. Williams… read more -
Chuck Higgins
3,780 listeners
Charles Williams Higgins (April 17, 1924 – September 14, 1999) was an American rhythm & blues saxophonist. Higgins, who was noted for m… read moreCharles Williams Higgins (April 17, 1924 – September 14, 1999) was an American rhythm & blues saxophonist. Higgins, who was noted for mixing elements of Latin Jazz with Blues, recorded in Los Angeles during the mid-fifties, notably f… read moreCharles Williams Higgins (April 17, 1924 – September 14, 1999) was an American rhythm & blues saxophonist. Higgins, who was noted for mixing elements of Latin Jazz with Blues, recorded in Los Angeles during the mid-fifties, notably for the Specialty, Combo and Doo-Tone labels, and is best rem… read more -
Mark Hummel
10,299 listeners
Grammy Nominee, Blues Award Winner, Author, Harp Man Mark Hummel had a banner year in 2014. Grammy Nominated for his Remembering Little Wa… read moreGrammy Nominee, Blues Award Winner, Author, Harp Man Mark Hummel had a banner year in 2014. Grammy Nominated for his Remembering Little Walter CD he produced and performed on, Mark also won Best Blues CD and Best Traditional Blues CD at… read moreGrammy Nominee, Blues Award Winner, Author, Harp Man Mark Hummel had a banner year in 2014. Grammy Nominated for his Remembering Little Walter CD he produced and performed on, Mark also won Best Blues CD and Best Traditional Blues CD at the Blues Music Awards in Memphis, TN. Mark's The Hust… read more -
Mamie Smith & Her Jazz Hounds
3,028 listeners
Mamie Smith (née Robinson) (May 26, 1891 – September 16, 1946) was an American vaudeville singer, dancer, pianist and actress, who appeare… read moreMamie Smith (née Robinson) (May 26, 1891 – September 16, 1946) was an American vaudeville singer, dancer, pianist and actress, who appeared in several films late in her career. As a vaudeville singer she performed a number of styles inc… read moreMamie Smith (née Robinson) (May 26, 1891 – September 16, 1946) was an American vaudeville singer, dancer, pianist and actress, who appeared in several films late in her career. As a vaudeville singer she performed a number of styles including jazz and blues. She entered blues history by being th… read more -
Jimmy Nolen
2,185 listeners
Jimmy Nolen (April 3, 1934 – December 18, 1983) was an American guitarist, known for his distinctive "chicken scratch" lead guita… read moreJimmy Nolen (April 3, 1934 – December 18, 1983) was an American guitarist, known for his distinctive "chicken scratch" lead guitar playing in James Brown's bands. In its survey of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All T… read moreJimmy Nolen (April 3, 1934 – December 18, 1983) was an American guitarist, known for his distinctive "chicken scratch" lead guitar playing in James Brown's bands. In its survey of "The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time," the English magazine Mojo ranks Nolen number twel… read more -
J.B. Hutto & The Hawks
1,996 listeners
J.B. Hutto & The Hawks was an American blues band led by singer and guitarist J.B. Hutto (1926 – 1983). Hutto began playing on the str… read moreJ.B. Hutto & The Hawks was an American blues band led by singer and guitarist J.B. Hutto (1926 – 1983). Hutto began playing on the streets of Chicago with percussionist Eddie 'Porkchop' Hines. After adding Joe Custom on se… read moreJ.B. Hutto & The Hawks was an American blues band led by singer and guitarist J.B. Hutto (1926 – 1983). Hutto began playing on the streets of Chicago with percussionist Eddie 'Porkchop' Hines. After adding Joe Custom on second guitar, they started playing club gigs, and harmonica p… read more -
Lillian Glinn
3,352 listeners
Lillian Glinn was born in 1902. She was discovered, by fellow singer Hattie Burleson, while singing in a Dallas church. Lillian Glinn then … read moreLillian Glinn was born in 1902. She was discovered, by fellow singer Hattie Burleson, while singing in a Dallas church. Lillian Glinn then was a blues singer and vaudeville performer for a brief two years before abandoning secular singin… read moreLillian Glinn was born in 1902. She was discovered, by fellow singer Hattie Burleson, while singing in a Dallas church. Lillian Glinn then was a blues singer and vaudeville performer for a brief two years before abandoning secular singing to marry a pastor and return to the church (as well as mov… read more -
Julia Lee and Her Boyfriends
7,970 listeners
Born in Boonville, Missouri, Lee was raised in Kansas City, and began her musical career around 1920, singing and playing piano in her brot… read moreBorn in Boonville, Missouri, Lee was raised in Kansas City, and began her musical career around 1920, singing and playing piano in her brother George Lee's band, which for a time also included Charlie Parker. She first recorded on t… read moreBorn in Boonville, Missouri, Lee was raised in Kansas City, and began her musical career around 1920, singing and playing piano in her brother George Lee's band, which for a time also included Charlie Parker. She first recorded on the Merritt record label in 1927 with Jesse Stone as pianist … read more -
Rising Sons
11,915 listeners
Rising Sons was a short-lived mid-1960s blues and R&B group, featuring Ry Cooder and Taj Mahal. The original lineup was a 17-year-old Ry Cooder (vocals, six and 12-string guitar, mandolin, slide and bottleneck guitar, dobro), Taj Mahal (vocals, harmonica, guitar, piano), Gary Marker (bass), J… read more