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Byther Smith
34,491 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
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Guitar Shorty
41,313 listeners
There are two artists with the name 'Guitar Shorty': 1) Guitar Shorty was American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter David … read moreThere are two artists with the name 'Guitar Shorty': 1) Guitar Shorty was American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter David William Kearney (born on 8 September 1934 ; died 20 April 2022) who was known for his explosive g… read moreThere are two artists with the name 'Guitar Shorty': 1) Guitar Shorty was American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter David William Kearney (born on 8 September 1934 ; died 20 April 2022) who was known for his explosive guitar style and wild stage antics. 2) Guitar Shorty was Ame… read more
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Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials
24,143 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
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Bob Margolin
18,924 listeners
"Steady Rollin'" Bob Margolin (born May 9, 1949 Brookline, Massachusetts) is an American blues guitarist and vocalist. Margo… read more"Steady Rollin'" Bob Margolin (born May 9, 1949 Brookline, Massachusetts) is an American blues guitarist and vocalist. Margolin played with Muddy Waters for several years, and is now touring with some of the musicians from… read more"Steady Rollin'" Bob Margolin (born May 9, 1949 Brookline, Massachusetts) is an American blues guitarist and vocalist. Margolin played with Muddy Waters for several years, and is now touring with some of the musicians from the old Muddy Waters Band. He's also a senior writer f… read more
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Debbie Davies
28,715 listeners
A thirty-year veteran of the road, Debbie Davies is truly one of the leading lights on the contemporary blues music scene today. She is o… read moreA thirty-year veteran of the road, Debbie Davies is truly one of the leading lights on the contemporary blues music scene today. She is one of less than a handful of women who paved the road for all of the young female guitar players o… read moreA thirty-year veteran of the road, Debbie Davies is truly one of the leading lights on the contemporary blues music scene today. She is one of less than a handful of women who paved the road for all of the young female guitar players on the scene today. Debbie Davies is an award-winning singer,… read more
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Snooky Pryor
33,209 listeners
Snooky Pryor (September 15, 1921 – October 18, 2006) was an American Chicago blues harmonica player. He claimed to have pioneered the now-c… read moreSnooky Pryor (September 15, 1921 – October 18, 2006) was an American Chicago blues harmonica player. He claimed to have pioneered the now-common method of playing amplified harmonica by cupping a small microphone in his hands along with … read moreSnooky Pryor (September 15, 1921 – October 18, 2006) was an American Chicago blues harmonica player. He claimed to have pioneered the now-common method of playing amplified harmonica by cupping a small microphone in his hands along with the harmonica, although on his earliest records in the late … read more
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The Smokin' Joe Kubek Band
8,751 listeners
There's no question why they gave Joe Kubek the nickname "Smokin'." He's one of the hottest electric guitar player… read moreThere's no question why they gave Joe Kubek the nickname "Smokin'." He's one of the hottest electric guitar players on the blues scene today. Kubek has the technique and the chops to burn up any stage and has bee… read moreThere's no question why they gave Joe Kubek the nickname "Smokin'." He's one of the hottest electric guitar players on the blues scene today. Kubek has the technique and the chops to burn up any stage and has been doing so since the 1970's when he began frequenting t… read more
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Jimmy Thackery
25,204 listeners
Born May 19, 1953 Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Thackery was raised in Washington, D.C.. After joining the Nighthawks in 1974, and recording over… read moreBorn May 19, 1953 Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Thackery was raised in Washington, D.C.. After joining the Nighthawks in 1974, and recording over 20 albums with them, he struck out on his own. Founding the Assassins with Tom Principato, Steve … read moreBorn May 19, 1953 Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Thackery was raised in Washington, D.C.. After joining the Nighthawks in 1974, and recording over 20 albums with them, he struck out on his own. Founding the Assassins with Tom Principato, Steve Wolf, Greg Wetzel and others first as a holiday band while w… read more
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Jimmy Thackery And The Drivers
16,647 listeners
Known for his gritty, blue-collar approach and marathon live shows, Thackery was for many years part of The Nighthawks. The Nighthawks were… read moreKnown for his gritty, blue-collar approach and marathon live shows, Thackery was for many years part of The Nighthawks. The Nighthawks were known as one of the hardest-working blues bar bands in North America. Since the late 1980s, Thack… read moreKnown for his gritty, blue-collar approach and marathon live shows, Thackery was for many years part of The Nighthawks. The Nighthawks were known as one of the hardest-working blues bar bands in North America. Since the late 1980s, Thackery has been touring under his own name, and has found a wid… read more
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Johnny Jones
9,289 listeners
I. Guitar player in Nashville in the 60's Johnny Jones of the Imperials. Influenced Hendrix. II. Little Johnny Jones (November 1, 1924… read moreI. Guitar player in Nashville in the 60's Johnny Jones of the Imperials. Influenced Hendrix. II. Little Johnny Jones (November 1, 1924 – November 19, 1964) was an American Chicago blues pianist and singer, best known for his work wi… read moreI. Guitar player in Nashville in the 60's Johnny Jones of the Imperials. Influenced Hendrix. II. Little Johnny Jones (November 1, 1924 – November 19, 1964) was an American Chicago blues pianist and singer, best known for his work with Tampa Red, Muddy Waters and Elmore James. Life and career… read more