Blues Music From Chicago
Chicago has become synonomous with the Blues. The urban growth of southern african-americans in the mid-20th century spawned an whole new style.
Luther Allison
Luther Allison helped shape modern electric guitar playing.
Luther Allison helped shape modern electric guitar playing.
Carey Bell
Chicago harp master.
Chicago harp master.
Lonnie Brooks
Chicago guitar hero.
Chicago guitar hero.
Paul Butterfield
Chicago harmonica player who led a Blues explosion in the 1960's.
Chicago harmonica player who led a Blues explosion in the 1960's.
James Cotton
"The dean of high-energy, foot-stomping boogie blues."
"The dean of high-energy, foot-stomping boogie blues."
Willie Dixon
Powerhouse of Chicago Blues. Played bass and wrote many classics.
Powerhouse of Chicago Blues. Played bass and wrote many classics.
Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials
He's back on the road and hotter than ever.
He's back on the road and hotter than ever.
Buddy Guy
Blues Guitar Master
Blues Guitar Master
J.B. Hutto
Blues Profile of Chicago Slide Guitar Master J.B. Hutto
Blues Profile of Chicago Slide Guitar Master J.B. Hutto
Big Daddy Kinsey
Headed up the family band, the Kinsey Report.
Headed up the family band, the Kinsey Report.
Magic Sam
He didn't write "Sweet Home Chicago", but he recorded the version we remember most.
He didn't write "Sweet Home Chicago", but he recorded the version we remember most.
Otis Spann
Chicago piano hero. Played with Muddy Waters.
Chicago piano hero. Played with Muddy Waters.
Hound Dog Taylor
Alligator Record's first artist. Chicago Blues.
Alligator Record's first artist. Chicago Blues.
Muddy Waters
This "Mannish Boy" tuned us all on to the Blues.
This "Mannish Boy" tuned us all on to the Blues.
Junior Wells
Defined Chicago harp playing for years. Paired with Buddy Guy, they were the "Dynamic Duo" of the Blues.
Defined Chicago harp playing for years. Paired with Buddy Guy, they were the "Dynamic Duo" of the Blues.
Memphis Minnie
Pioneer Blues Guitarist.
Pioneer Blues Guitarist.