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John Brim
19,796 listeners
John Brim (April 10, 1922 — October 1, 2003) was a Chicago blues guitarist, songwriter and blues harp player. Brim picked up his early gui… read moreJohn Brim (April 10, 1922 — October 1, 2003) was a Chicago blues guitarist, songwriter and blues harp player. Brim picked up his early guitar licks from the gramophone records of Tampa Red and Big Bill Broonzy, before venturing first to… read moreJohn Brim (April 10, 1922 — October 1, 2003) was a Chicago blues guitarist, songwriter and blues harp player. Brim picked up his early guitar licks from the gramophone records of Tampa Red and Big Bill Broonzy, before venturing first to Indianapolis in 1941 and Chicago four years later. He met h… read more
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Willie Mabon
31,157 listeners
Willie Mabon (24 October 1925, Memphis, Tennessee – 19 April 1985, Paris, France) was an American R&B singer, songwriter and pianist. … read moreWillie Mabon (24 October 1925, Memphis, Tennessee – 19 April 1985, Paris, France) was an American R&B singer, songwriter and pianist. Born Willie James Mabon, and brought up in Memphis, he had become known as a singer and pianist … read moreWillie Mabon (24 October 1925, Memphis, Tennessee – 19 April 1985, Paris, France) was an American R&B singer, songwriter and pianist. Born Willie James Mabon, and brought up in Memphis, he had become known as a singer and pianist by the time he moved to Chicago in 1942. He formed a group, … read more
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Tommy Tucker
32,114 listeners
# Tommy Tucker (Robert Higginbotham, March 5, 1933 – January 22, 1982) was an American blues singer-songwriter and pianist. He is best know… read more# Tommy Tucker (Robert Higginbotham, March 5, 1933 – January 22, 1982) was an American blues singer-songwriter and pianist. He is best known for the 1964 hit song, "Hi-Heel Sneakers", that went to #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 c… read more# Tommy Tucker (Robert Higginbotham, March 5, 1933 – January 22, 1982) was an American blues singer-songwriter and pianist. He is best known for the 1964 hit song, "Hi-Heel Sneakers", that went to #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and peaked at #23 in the UK Singles Chart. ## Tommy Tu… read more
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Tail Dragger
1,559 listeners
Tail Dragger was American Chicago blues musician James Yancey Jones (born in Altheimer, Arkansas, on 30 September 1940; died 4 September 20… read moreTail Dragger was American Chicago blues musician James Yancey Jones (born in Altheimer, Arkansas, on 30 September 1940; died 4 September 2023). He performed beginning in the 1960s and released four albums. A disciple of Howlin' Wolf… read moreTail Dragger was American Chicago blues musician James Yancey Jones (born in Altheimer, Arkansas, on 30 September 1940; died 4 September 2023). He performed beginning in the 1960s and released four albums. A disciple of Howlin' Wolf, Jones was given his nickname by his hero because of his ha… read more
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Michael Hill
1,336 listeners
Raised in the South Bronx, New York, Michael's early exposure to music included Harry Belafonte, Jackie Wilson, Johnny Ace, Elvis Pres… read moreRaised in the South Bronx, New York, Michael's early exposure to music included Harry Belafonte, Jackie Wilson, Johnny Ace, Elvis Presley and many other 78's and later 45's from his father Rufus' record collection. Hi… read moreRaised in the South Bronx, New York, Michael's early exposure to music included Harry Belafonte, Jackie Wilson, Johnny Ace, Elvis Presley and many other 78's and later 45's from his father Rufus' record collection. His mother Eunice and grandmother Lucia both sang and played t… read more
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Barrelhouse Chuck
1,739 listeners
Barrelhouse Chuck (Charles Goering, July 10, 1958 – December 12, 2016) was an American Chicago blues and electric blues pianist, keyboardis… read moreBarrelhouse Chuck (Charles Goering, July 10, 1958 – December 12, 2016) was an American Chicago blues and electric blues pianist, keyboardist, singer, and songwriter. He claims to be the only Chicago blues pianist to have studied under Su… read moreBarrelhouse Chuck (Charles Goering, July 10, 1958 – December 12, 2016) was an American Chicago blues and electric blues pianist, keyboardist, singer, and songwriter. He claims to be the only Chicago blues pianist to have studied under Sunnyland Slim, Pinetop Perkins, Blind John Davis, Detroit Jun… read more
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Detroit Jr.
3,323 listeners
Emery "Detroit Junior", "Detroit Jr" Williams was long time piano player for the late great Howlin' Wolf. Detroit … read moreEmery "Detroit Junior", "Detroit Jr" Williams was long time piano player for the late great Howlin' Wolf. Detroit wrote songs covered by Albert King, Koko Taylor and so many others. "Call My Job" was a … read moreEmery "Detroit Junior", "Detroit Jr" Williams was long time piano player for the late great Howlin' Wolf. Detroit wrote songs covered by Albert King, Koko Taylor and so many others. "Call My Job" was a favorite of the working man. Detroit summed up the working m… read more
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Cephas & Wiggins
15,364 listeners
They met at a D.C. folk festival sponsored by the Smithsonian back in 1977, and performed a simple but sweet brand of laid back folk blues,… read moreThey met at a D.C. folk festival sponsored by the Smithsonian back in 1977, and performed a simple but sweet brand of laid back folk blues, the Piedmont Blues. John Cephas played a unique six string style featuring alternating thumb and… read moreThey met at a D.C. folk festival sponsored by the Smithsonian back in 1977, and performed a simple but sweet brand of laid back folk blues, the Piedmont Blues. John Cephas played a unique six string style featuring alternating thumb and finger, with the thumb creating a steady, loping bass line … read more
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The Blues Preachers
9,784 listeners
The Blues Preachers is an Australian band performing a fusion of blues, rags, gospel, and hillbilly folk. Based in Sydney, New South Wales… read moreThe Blues Preachers is an Australian band performing a fusion of blues, rags, gospel, and hillbilly folk. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, the band is made up of Tim McLean (harmonica), John Morris (guitar, vocals), and Dan Sexton (man… read moreThe Blues Preachers is an Australian band performing a fusion of blues, rags, gospel, and hillbilly folk. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, the band is made up of Tim McLean (harmonica), John Morris (guitar, vocals), and Dan Sexton (mandolin, banjo). www.bluespreachers.com View wiki
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Eddie Snow
3,092 listeners
Born in West Memphis, Arkansas, Eddie Snow developed his chops playing the Memphis music scene of the 1950s. He played with B.B. King and A… read moreBorn in West Memphis, Arkansas, Eddie Snow developed his chops playing the Memphis music scene of the 1950s. He played with B.B. King and Albert King, and even gave some advice to a young Elvis Presley early in his recording career. Stev… read moreBorn in West Memphis, Arkansas, Eddie Snow developed his chops playing the Memphis music scene of the 1950s. He played with B.B. King and Albert King, and even gave some advice to a young Elvis Presley early in his recording career. Steve Adelman, who's been Eddie Snow's drummer for fiv… read more