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Vance Kelly & His Backstreet Blues Band
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Already a Chicago blues institution for over a quarter century, Vance Kelly finally began raising his international profile during the mid-… read moreAlready a Chicago blues institution for over a quarter century, Vance Kelly finally began raising his international profile during the mid-1990s. Born January 24, 1954, he began making waves on the South Side club circuit while still a t… read moreAlready a Chicago blues institution for over a quarter century, Vance Kelly finally began raising his international profile during the mid-1990s. Born January 24, 1954, he began making waves on the South Side club circuit while still a teenager, performing both as a solo artist and as a sideman; … read more
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Willie Kent & His Gents
217 listeners
Listen to the music: when he sings, Willie Kent’s voice blazes out from the heart of the blues. Below the singing, you hear his bass guitar… read moreListen to the music: when he sings, Willie Kent’s voice blazes out from the heart of the blues. Below the singing, you hear his bass guitar, flawless and rich. Between these two runs the music, a deep, honest blues that flowed from rural… read moreListen to the music: when he sings, Willie Kent’s voice blazes out from the heart of the blues. Below the singing, you hear his bass guitar, flawless and rich. Between these two runs the music, a deep, honest blues that flowed from rural Mississippi to urban Chicago and remembers everything it le… read more
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L.V. Banks
231 listeners
L.V. Banks: Ruby By ED KOPP, Published: April 1, 2000 Thanks to the mid-'90s blues revival, a handful of deserving Chicago blu… read moreL.V. Banks: Ruby By ED KOPP, Published: April 1, 2000 Thanks to the mid-'90s blues revival, a handful of deserving Chicago blues musicians managed to land recording contracts after years of hard labor in the clubs. A prime e… read moreL.V. Banks: Ruby By ED KOPP, Published: April 1, 2000 Thanks to the mid-'90s blues revival, a handful of deserving Chicago blues musicians managed to land recording contracts after years of hard labor in the clubs. A prime example is South Side bluesman L.V. Banks, a fine guitarist a… read more
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Vance Kelly
783 listeners
The Blues has a future - Vance Kelly !!! Vance “Guitar” Kelly was born on January 24, 1954, to Andrew and Lorine Kelly who had moved to Chi… read moreThe Blues has a future - Vance Kelly !!! Vance “Guitar” Kelly was born on January 24, 1954, to Andrew and Lorine Kelly who had moved to Chicago from Missouri and Mississippi. In the early 1960’s the couple had noticed that their son was … read moreThe Blues has a future - Vance Kelly !!! Vance “Guitar” Kelly was born on January 24, 1954, to Andrew and Lorine Kelly who had moved to Chicago from Missouri and Mississippi. In the early 1960’s the couple had noticed that their son was developing an interest in music and they presented him with … read more
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Vera Taylor
143 listeners
The late Vera Taylor (wife of Eddie "Playboy" Taylor) never set out to be a singer. In fact she almost happened into singing, ini… read moreThe late Vera Taylor (wife of Eddie "Playboy" Taylor) never set out to be a singer. In fact she almost happened into singing, initially by getting up to do one or two songs when her husband was gigging in Chicago. "You Bet… read moreThe late Vera Taylor (wife of Eddie "Playboy" Taylor) never set out to be a singer. In fact she almost happened into singing, initially by getting up to do one or two songs when her husband was gigging in Chicago. "You Better Be Careful" is her first full length CD, and very g… read more
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Eddie Taylor Jr.
609 listeners
Eddie Taylor Jr. (Edward Taylor, Chicago, Illinois, U.S., March 27, 1972 – March 8, 2019) was an American Chicago blues and electric blues … read moreEddie Taylor Jr. (Edward Taylor, Chicago, Illinois, U.S., March 27, 1972 – March 8, 2019) was an American Chicago blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. His father was Eddie Taylor, another Chicago blues musician. His… read moreEddie Taylor Jr. (Edward Taylor, Chicago, Illinois, U.S., March 27, 1972 – March 8, 2019) was an American Chicago blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. His father was Eddie Taylor, another Chicago blues musician. His step-brother Larry Taylor is a blues drummer and vocalist, … read more
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Edward Taylor
200 listeners
Mississippi is known for its many blues musicians, and Eddie Taylor is one if these artists. Although he often found himself in Jimmy Ree… read moreMississippi is known for its many blues musicians, and Eddie Taylor is one if these artists. Although he often found himself in Jimmy Reed’s shadow, he was a great guitar player. Eddie Taylor was born to Joseph Taylor and Mamie Gaston … read moreMississippi is known for its many blues musicians, and Eddie Taylor is one if these artists. Although he often found himself in Jimmy Reed’s shadow, he was a great guitar player. Eddie Taylor was born to Joseph Taylor and Mamie Gaston iJanuary 29, 1923. His mother and father separated when he … read more
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Johnny B. Moore
3,423 listeners
Johnny B. Moore (born Johnny Belle Moore, January 24, 1950, Clarksdale, Mississippi) is an American Chicago blues and electric blues guitar… read moreJohnny 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, bu… read moreJohnny 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 since 1987. Moore's mus… read more
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Nate Turner
161 listeners
Nate Turner was born in Baton Rouge, La. USA in 1937. At a very young age Nate moved to Hollandale, Mississippi and then finally to Miami, … read moreNate Turner was born in Baton Rouge, La. USA in 1937. At a very young age Nate moved to Hollandale, Mississippi and then finally to Miami, Florida where he was raised. Nate grew up with guitar players all around him. Friends of his fathe… read moreNate Turner was born in Baton Rouge, La. USA in 1937. At a very young age Nate moved to Hollandale, Mississippi and then finally to Miami, Florida where he was raised. Nate grew up with guitar players all around him. Friends of his father’s would stop by and play with his dad almost every day. Th… read more
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Easy Baby
286 listeners
Alex "Easy Baby" Randle was born in 1934 in Memphis, Tennessee. For the first seven years of his life, he lived in Michigan City… read moreAlex "Easy Baby" Randle was born in 1934 in Memphis, Tennessee. For the first seven years of his life, he lived in Michigan City, Mississippi, with his grandmother and uncle, before moving back to Memphis to start school. Bot… read moreAlex "Easy Baby" Randle was born in 1934 in Memphis, Tennessee. For the first seven years of his life, he lived in Michigan City, Mississippi, with his grandmother and uncle, before moving back to Memphis to start school. Both his grandmother and uncle were harmonica players, so it wa… read more