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Luther Johnson
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There is more than one artist called Luther Johnson. 1) Luther Johnson (April 11, 1939-) is a Chicago blues singer and guitarist, who perfo… read moreThere is more than one artist called Luther Johnson. 1) Luther Johnson (April 11, 1939-) is a Chicago blues singer and guitarist, who performs under the name Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson. He is not billed as simply "Guit… read moreThere is more than one artist called Luther Johnson. 1) Luther Johnson (April 11, 1939-) is a Chicago blues singer and guitarist, who performs under the name Luther "Guitar Junior" Johnson. He is not billed as simply "Guitar Junior". He was born in Itta Bena, Mississippi, USA … read more
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Omar & The Howlers
28,992 listeners
A gritty, veteran boogie-blues band from Texas, Omar and the Howlers have been delivering their soulful, original songs to dedicated fans i… read moreA gritty, veteran boogie-blues band from Texas, Omar and the Howlers have been delivering their soulful, original songs to dedicated fans in Europe and the U.S. South for more than a generation. Austin, besides being the Texas state cap… read moreA gritty, veteran boogie-blues band from Texas, Omar and the Howlers have been delivering their soulful, original songs to dedicated fans in Europe and the U.S. South for more than a generation. Austin, besides being the Texas state capital, is home to much of the best in American roots music. S… read more
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Buddy Guy
680,871 listeners
Buddy Guy (born George Guy, July 30, 1936 in Lettsworth, Louisiana) is an American blues music and rock music guitarist, as well as a singer. Known as an inspiration to Jimi Hendrix and other 1960s blues and rock legends, Guy is considered as an important proponent of Chicago blues made famous by… read more
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Buster Benton
24,018 listeners
Arley Benton was born in Texarkana, Arkansas. Whilst residing in Toledo, Ohio, during the mid 1950's, and having been influenced by Sa… read moreArley Benton was born in Texarkana, Arkansas. Whilst residing in Toledo, Ohio, during the mid 1950's, and having been influenced by Sam Cooke and B.B. King, Benton began playing blues music. By 1959, he was leading his own band in C… read moreArley Benton was born in Texarkana, Arkansas. Whilst residing in Toledo, Ohio, during the mid 1950's, and having been influenced by Sam Cooke and B.B. King, Benton began playing blues music. By 1959, he was leading his own band in Chicago. During the 1960's, local record labels, such as… read more
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Lonnie Brooks
58,465 listeners
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Otis Rush
293,888 listeners
Otis Rush Jr. (Philadelphia, Mississippi, April 29, 1934 - September 29, 2018) was an American Chicago blues guitarist, singer and songwrit… read moreOtis Rush Jr. (Philadelphia, Mississippi, April 29, 1934 - September 29, 2018) was an American Chicago blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. Rush was left-handed and strummed with his left hand while fretting with his right. However, h… read moreOtis Rush Jr. (Philadelphia, Mississippi, April 29, 1934 - September 29, 2018) was an American Chicago blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. Rush was left-handed and strummed with his left hand while fretting with his right. However, his guitars were strung with the low E string at the bottom, … read more
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Hubert Sumlin
54,896 listeners
Hubert Charles Sumlin (November 16, 1931 – December 4, 2011) was a American Chicago blues guitarist and singer, best known for his "wr… read moreHubert Charles Sumlin (November 16, 1931 – December 4, 2011) was a American Chicago blues guitarist and singer, best known for his "wrenched, shattering bursts of notes, sudden cliff-hanger silences and daring rhythmic suspensions&q… read moreHubert Charles Sumlin (November 16, 1931 – December 4, 2011) was a American Chicago blues guitarist and singer, best known for his "wrenched, shattering bursts of notes, sudden cliff-hanger silences and daring rhythmic suspensions" as a member of Howlin' Wolf's band. He was ra… read more
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Freddie King
388,659 listeners
Freddie King (September 3, 1934 – December 28, 1976), thought to have been born as Frederick Christian in Gilmer, Texas, originally recordi… read moreFreddie King (September 3, 1934 – December 28, 1976), thought to have been born as Frederick Christian in Gilmer, Texas, originally recording as Freddy King, and nicknamed "the Texas Cannonball", was an influential African-Amer… read moreFreddie King (September 3, 1934 – December 28, 1976), thought to have been born as Frederick Christian in Gilmer, Texas, originally recording as Freddy King, and nicknamed "the Texas Cannonball", was an influential African-American blues guitarist and singer. He is often mentioned as on… read more
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Muddy Waters
1,009,652 listeners
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Albert Collins
272,213 listeners
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