‘Chicago Blues’ Archives
Willie Dixon, He Was The One
About a month ago I tweeted out a great youtube video that I found of Willie Dixon singing "The Seventh Son". As I watched I noticed Willie Dixon strutting and smiling as he sang those word: "I'm the one, yeah I'm the one ..." and I thought to myself [...]
T-Bone Walker - The Electric Guitar Pioneer
You could be forgiven for not looking into T-Bone Walker if you're not a Texas Blues or early Chicago blues fan. The time of his appearance on the blues scene and name could easily have you lumping him in with others who you may have listened to and maybe [...]
Today’s Chicago Blues (book) - The Current Chicago Blues Scene
If you're headed to Chicago any time soon I recommend you pick up the book "Today's Chicago Blues". There are lots of books about the history of the blues in Chicago but this book is all about the current blues scene and sure to enhance your visit. [...]
Freddie King - Number 25 of 100 Greatest Guitarist
Being born in Texas in 1944 and moving to Chicago in 1956 may explain a lot about Freddie King - Rollings Stone's Magazine #25 in list of 100 greatest guitarist . How else to you get Texas Blues out of Chicago? Texas didn't let go of this great man go as [...]
Climax Chicago Blues Band
Here is the track list 1. Mean Old World 2. Take Out Some Insurance 3. Going Down This Road 4. You've Been Drinking 5. Don't Start Me Talking 6. Wee Baby Blues 7. Twenty Past One 8. Stranger in Your Town 9. How Many More Years 10. The [...]
