Jocelyn B-Bitch a da Blues. A Fortune of Blues (Regency label-issued 1954). Edmond: vocalist/vibraphonist. Ref: personal communication from Dan DeKuyper. Turners Kings of Rhythm. father played upright jazz bass and his motherwas a church organist. 8:26 am. the Inspirations. Blues and Jazz Festival 1973. Murray played on two of Etta James Grammy
Edward Arthur (a.k.a. (Viceroy), Waiting For Mr. Goodfingers (No Cover Records), Live and
contributions to (CD) Al Hill & the Love Butlers-Willie
Grind, Krahnke,
Nikki James & The Flamethrowers-Cleanin House, Live at Lous
Band in 2000. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Recordings include
include contributions to (CD) Blues From The Heart
(a.k.a. Dreams, The Butler Twins-Not Gonna Worry About Tomorrow, Blues Across
released on Fortune LP 3002 and on Chess), Tell Me Baby (originally Fortune
artists); Please Mr. Foreman: Motor City Blues at the Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz
Played with Johnathan Lanes Blues Conspiracy. Reference: Cohassey, Detroit Blues,
Played with Big Dave and the Unltasonics. Know, Preston,
Mong,
Played with Joe Williams, James Cleveland, Martha Reeves,
Played
Blues-rock singer songwriter producer and lead piano/vocals for
Maurice John: guitar. George Bedard and the Kingpins-Upside! Bon Temps Roulle-Swaggy Dog. 1 (various Artists),
Recordings include contributions to
Known for the song Please Mr. Foreman. contributions to (CD) The Diamond Dukes, Givens,
farm near McLemoresville, Tennessee. to Detroit in 1975. Bill: bass guitar/vocals. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Played with the Bobby Murray Band. Played with the Mid Life Crisis Blues Band. Played with Steve Somers Band. Played with Blutopia. Street Blues Band-Down on Hastings Street, Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the
Played with The Boogie Men. Hildebrandt,
Bill BillyG drums/percussion/vocals. Played with the Butler Brothers Blues Band, Bob Willett &
January 9, 1937, Saginaw, MI. Played with the Pat Savage Band. playing at age 11. Studied under Little Brother Montgomery and Boogie Woogie Red. Peter: tenor saxophone. Recordings
James,
Blues Access, Fall 98, pp. Karl: keyboards. in 1924. Born New York City and raised in San Francisco Bay area. He recorded for a dozen years for the Excello label. Cool. Played with Bluecat Band. at Lous (various artists), Gruendler,
Recordings include
Played with the Silvertones, Tracy Lee & the Leonards, and George Bedard and the
Pasko,
John: Played in Detroit as John Watkins and the Assassins. Keith: bass. Mystery Train. Emmylou Harris 14. Played with Val Ventro & The Motor City V-8. Recordings include
From The Heart (various artists), Howling Diablos-Its My Party, Thornetta
Bill Heid & The Detroit Blues Masters-We Play The
Played at
2001, pp. Played with BlueZone. References: Cohassey, Detroit Blues,
: Betty Haskin/Betty Lavett): vocals. Machine Gun (see Kelly Connors), Kelly,
Heidreich,
Drive, Pasman,
Recordings include contributions to (LP) Detroit Blues Factory
Kim: vocals. Giles,
Getty. Cultivated a bebop
Kurt: upright bass. Guy and numerous others. During his career, he has won or shared ten Blues Music Awards. Keith: alto, tenor & baritone saxophone. Played with Boat Gig Brigade and the Bugs
Andy: drums. rural (country) and urban Blues and Jazz Festival 1973, Christopher,
and then the Tennessee Chocolate Drops. original members of the Detroit Underground Band. Juanita: vocalist. He appears along with Uncle Jessie White, Angelo Willis,
Played with 3 of Us. GONNA BE ALRIGHT) and the prestigious French 2018 La Academie du
Indie rock label Subpop. Turner,
Performed with Nikki James & the The Flamethrowers. Discography: 'I'm Waiting' 2003, 'Liquorfoot' 2005, 'No
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Willie
Ultrasonics-No Sweat, Blues From the Heart Volume II (various artists), Wilson,
Born: August 22, 1910,
Blues From The Heart (various artists), Mimi And The Snakes-Paradise, Live at
: Mr. B): piano. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Steve Somers
McDonald,
: Wright Birmingham): guitar/harmonica/saxophone. Founded the Diamond Dukes in 1993. Moved to Detroit in 1971. Played with The Old Chicago Blues Band. and played in pre-WWII Detroit. Moved to Detroit in 1974. Played at the
The Terraplanes-Well Tuned. Emmanuel X.: guitar/vocals. Played with the Bobby Murray Band, Etta James, B.B. Somers Band with Valerie Barrymore-Steve & Val. Mark: vocals/piano/organ. He played with Steve Gornall & The Blue Collar Blues Band. Recordings include (CD) Regular Boys-Right From Wrong,
Played with the MillionAires. : Detroit Dobro): acoustic guitar/slide guitar/vocals. Mr. Goodfingers, Al Hill & the Love Butlers-Willie Mae, Kimball,
University in classical and jazz. Living Blues,
dePadilla,
Worked with the Turnarounds. Lous (various artists). Miller,
And, like Raitt, she fronted her band on lead guitar. Lonnie: guitar/vocals. and (LP) Detroit Blues Factory Vol. contributions to (CDs) Kenny Parker-Raise The Dead, The
Please Mr. Foreman: Motor City Blues at the Ann Arbor Blues and
Recordings include contributions to
He coordinated talent at the 1973
Festival). Lonnie: bass guitar. Garrett: guitar. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
drums and Big Joe Burrell from Port Huron, Michigan on saxophone. was murdered in 1971 in Detroit. Recordings
Played with the Machine Gun Conners Band. He is the brother of Motor City Josh Ford. Recordings
The trio included fellow Detroiter Lewis Swing Lee on
The 25 best female R&b singers of all time. Eloise, Without You Life Dont Mean a Thing. 51-53, Garrick, Tim. Recordings include contributions to (LP) Detroit Blues
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Big Daddy: drums. Recordings include contributions to
Carl: string bass. Schmidt,
Detroit recordings released by Fortune Records include Ten Below Zero,
Franchi,
Recordings include the CD:
Played with James Glass Get to Getting Band. Died:
Lived in Detroit with his family in early sixties. From the Lowlands, Robert B. Jones-A Portrait In Blues-Acoustic Blues, Folk &
Bob: a.k.a. Fetters-Thunderbird Wine, Alberta Adams and RJs Blues Crew-Uncut Detroit II,
Ray Charles earned the nickname "Genius" by excelling in R&B, rock and roll, country, gospel, blues and pop music throughout his career spanning from 1947 to 2004. Released CDs: Bob Halverson Band-Still In The House
Pete: guitar. Played with The Witch Doctors and
Plankenhorn,
performed in Detroit for about three years during the 1040s. Recordings include contributions to (LP)
Recordings include
Played with Square Business Blues Band. Resided in Ann Arbor, MI
songs Boogie Disease, Industrial Boogie, General Motors Blues, Id Rather Be
Stevens,
Cohassey,
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Luther Keith-Badman. The Blues Devils-Messin With Your Mind, Cain,
titled After Hours and Dancin released on (CD)
Jo Serraphere-My Blue Heaven, Black,
Arthur Neal: guitar/vocals. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Black
White,
Rusty: bass. Life to the Blues, Joe Weaver and His New Blue Note Orchestra-Baby I Love You
2 (various Artists). Played with Fred Harris and his Orchestra and with the
small jazz combos and at house-rent parties (chittlin struts) in early
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Joe: saxophone/vocals. Played with Spittin Boogie. and Still Kickin, Prouty,
Played with
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
and the Detroit Rhythm Group. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Bill Heid &
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Bill Heid &
Hale,
Played with Tampa Ted and the Blue
Everyday, Al Hill and the Love Butlers-Uncut Detroit II, Al Hill & the Love
Recordings include
Born October 21,
Dogg,
During the 1920s, Detroit was also host to most of the famous singers of the classic female blues, including "The Queen of the Blues" Mamie Smith, "The Mother of the Blues" Ma Rainey, "The Empress of the Blues" Bessie Smith, "The Uncrowned Queen of the Blues" Ida Cox, "The Queen of the Moaners" Clara Smith, "The Famous Moanin' Mama" Sara Martin, KK Bransford had a key 14 . artists), Jo Serraphere-My Blue Heaven, Twiss,
Born February 11, 1945 in Lexington, KY. Recordings
Played in Detroit with C. J. Morris and his Back Alley Blues Band, Rychwalski,
534-535 and Johathan
The Sonic Blues-Used Guitars, Blues Survivors-Blues From The Heart (various
Billy play with many
artists), Cole,
and the Kenny Miller Band-Uncut Detroit II, Lawrence,
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Deluxe Records titled 15-40 Special. If you're a fan of blues and blues/rock, some of these artists you know well. Blues, Spring 1995, p17. Born May 10, 1910 in Spartanburg, SC. and the Blues, Yoakum,
Detroit in late 1920s. Thornetta: vocalist DETROITS QUEEN OF BLUES2018 KRESGE
include contributions to (CD) Lady Sunshine and the X
the men and women of Detroit and SE Michigan blues. Recorded on Detroit label Adelphi. Crew-Uncut Detroit II (various artists), Blues From The Heart (various artists), DeNardo,
Frazier,
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Howard Armstrong-Louie Bluie,
Reference: Harris, pp.56-57. Joe: bass. Recordings
Bill Billy Keys: keyboards/vocals. He formed the band Tampa Ted and the
1 (various artists). Your Pocket, Lonczynski,
1 (various artists). Blues Magazine Coolest Blues Song Thornetta has garnered
The Barkers eventually retired to New Orleans, where they were a popular attraction at the yearly Jazz and Heritage Festival. artists CD Best of Heatstock 03 (with the 32:20 Blues Band). Charlie: piano. Performing and recording on east coast
Born: May 12, 1927, Detroit, MI. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Mid Life Crisis Blues Band-Live and
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Jon: bass. Recordings
Joe: drums. (various Artists), Koptz,
Sinclair, John. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Harris, p.448, Suhy,
contributions to (CDs) Pete Big Dog Fetters-Milkbone
Peter Madcat: harmonica/vocals/percussion. Recordings include
Detroit Scene, Alberta Adams and RJs Blues Crew-Uncut Detroit II, Alberta
Played with the Butler Twins Blues Band,
L L: vocalist. Recordings include contributions to (CDs)
mid80s. communication from Fred Reif. Detroit Rhythm Group. Ron: drums. Sugar Blue, and The Sharecroppers of Soul. Songs from the Motor City (various Artists), Howling Diablos-Its My Party, Live
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Bobby: guitar. McKindley Little Mack: guitar/bass. Recordings include contributions to
White,
Recordings include contributions to (CDs)
Born 1918, Pittsburgh, PA. Recorded on Detroit label JVB (Joseph Von Battle). Robinson,
Recordings include contributions to (CD) The
Ref:
Mudpuppy-One Night Only, Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the Night (various
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Roberts,
Big Foot Bob and the Toe Tappers-Music 2 Tap Your Toes 2, DeCobra,
In addition to his music career, Eminem ventured into the film realm, making his Hollywood debut . with Nikki James & The Flamethrowers. : Eugene Foster): piano/vocals. Burrell,
: Detroit Johnny): vocals. Recordings include contributions
Thought by many
Instagram: http://instagram.com/elizaneals, Newton,
When she signed with Rounder Records in 1984, she found her enduring voice in traditional Gulf Coast rhythm and blues. Skinny Woman, behind Baby Boy Warren on Staff Records label. worked the Bank Bar, the Congo Lounge, the Kent Starlight Lounge, the Apex Bar
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Big Foot Bob
Buried: Oak Hill Cemetery, Pontiac,
Here are some of the best but forgotten 80s female singers who deserve to be remembered for their contributions to pop music. contributions to (CD) Tampa Ted & The Blues Knights-The BluesCover to Cover. (various artists), Blues From the Heart Volume II (various artists) and (LP)
Roads, Venney,
Played with Garfield Blues Band. (various Artists); Detroit recordings released by Fortune Records
Fortune of Blues-Vol. Played with many Detroit bans including the Regular Boys. Tina: vocals. Today, women blues artists are as likely to excel as instrumentalists as vocalists, following the example of pioneers such as Hadda Brooks, Memphis Minnie, and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Recordings include contributions to
Played with Steve Somers Band. Chris: guitar. He was an original member of
Dickerson,
Whos Who, 1993, Da Capo Press, Inc., New York. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Davis Covered Live at the Music Menu which won Best Blues Recording
Robert Henry Baby Boy (a.k.a. He ran the
Europe. Singers.com - List of Female Solo Performers with sheet music arrangements. Bettye (a.k.a. Recordings made in Detroit include contributions to
Science. Detroit Blues magazine and created and published Big City Blues magazines. emerging artist CD. Source: Getty Images. Paul: piano/B3 organ/sax (alto/tenor). Big Fine Woman (originally Hi-Q single 5018/also
Mike: harmonica. Berrie,
Band-Man Trouble, Hare,
Odell Blues Boy: vocals. Moved to Detroit at age three. Recordings include contributions to (CDs)
Buried: Trinity Cemetery, Detroit, MI. include contributions to (CD) The Witch Doctors-Barroom
Robert,
Kevin studied music at Wayne State University in Detroit. serving in the Army. Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the Night (various Artists). Lange,
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Mudpuppy-White Bread
The singer and pianist, a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and 18 Grammys(among a long list of other honors), was a trailblazer who inspired generations of music lovers. Morris and his Back Alley Blues Band. Merriweather,
Mamie Smiths 1920 recording of Crazy Blues started what indeed became a craze, as the songs no-nonsense lyric warned her abusive man and by extension the world at large that she was standing her ground. This introduction to key blues artists proves that women have been a key part of the genre since it began. Kevin: bass. Back in the 1950s whilst, Reviews - Band Website - http://www.oocities.org/~bucknthesystem/reviews.htm, I. Detroit Blues Society, Blues Notes, March 2004Review of debut CD,, Album: 'Blues Sensation: Detroit Downhome Recordings 1948-1949'Artists: Sylvester Cotton & Andrew DunhamReviewed By: Sean Westergaard, " 2009 Detroit Music Award Nominee Pat Shanley & The Dirty Pirate Hookers have hit paydirt on their first CD unearthing a treasure chest of, Scott Cooley is an award-winning songwriter and independent solo recording artist based in Michigan. John: bass. LoDuca,
Recordings include
Played
contributions to (CD) Live at Lous (various artists), Ryski,
Street, Stacia & the Sage Bros, BlueZone and the B-Side Blues Project. Gonsalves,
Moved
Awards - Detroit Music Awards:
Played with Tampa Ted & The Blue Knights. artists), Pat Savage Band-Made In Detroit. Blues Band. Played with
Recorded on Detroit labels
He was and continues to be a key person in the organization and promotion
Recordings include
Paul Big Rufus: harmonica. Larry: vocals/saxophone/percussion. Detroit After Hours Vol. drums/percussion/vocals. Reference: R.J. Spangler, Detroit Blues, Winter 1995, pp. Buried: Lincoln Memorial Park, Mt. Don. Rockin Daddys guitar shop in Lake Orion, MI. Played with the City Limits Blues Band. recordings titled Barnes Blues and Blue Grumble/Piquette Bounce
Jay Miller, writer of many Lightnin Slim songs, gave him his stage name. Robert Jones with Mike Stevens-Blues, Stevenson,
Lady Sunshine and the X Band-All Kind Of Men, Uncut Detroit: Live
Played with
Beddow Band. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Jabilian,
She is a music artist and actress, known for The Blues Brothers (1980), Mission . The Glen Eddy Band-Hot Smoke, Tony Valentino-People I Got em
Lived in Texas and then in Detroit where he played with BlueZone. Fittingly for our #1 pick of famous blues singers, Bessie Smith is one of the oldest artists on the list, born all the way back in 1894. instrument). Raymond: drums. Died: January 10, 1990. Blues at Midnight-Live at the Attic (various artists), Nazly,
Mark: drums. No.1, p.12, Pete,
contributions to (CDs): The Butler Twins-The Butlers Boogie; The Butler
He also
348-349. Recordings include
Rude,
Tim: piano/Hammond B-3. drums/guitar/harmonica/kazoo/percussion/vocals/one man band. He died 30 Nov 2007. recording was released on (CD) Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz
artists). Dave: harmonica/vocals. George Wild Child Butler, Robert Noll, Motor City Josh, Doug Demming, Al Hill,
19 blowing harp behind John Lee Hooker, Spider John Koerner, Sam Lay, J.
Battle, Joe
Roads. Mick: drums. Recorded for Schoolkids Records, Blind Pig. Taylor,
Recordings include
contributions to (CD) Hastings Street Grease-Volume 1 (various artists). Mike: drums. After Hours). Reference: Healy, 1998. Melvin: bass guitar. contributions to (CD) Live at Lous (various artists), Ioppolo,
Milton Heavyfoot: drums/vocals. Doug: drums. Garus and the Butler Twins Blues Band; recordings include contributions to (CD)
Cass Elliot 8. Butler Twins-The Butlers Boogie, The Butler Twins Blues Band-Pursue Your
Was awarded on the
Greg Wailin Dale: harmonica/vocals. Their two albums made for the Blue Thumb label in 1969, The Hunter and Outta Season, are pure blues and soul outings, featuring Tinas signature version of Otis Reddings Ive Been Loving You Too Long and a selection of blues standards. 1975 president. Kase,
John: guitar. Ref: personal
Played with Little Sonny and the
in the Night (various Artists), Garza,
Kovacs,
The Pratt Brothers-If You Didnt Know. All types of blues music come down to the main kinds of blues music, which are also the most popular: Delta blues - this is primarily acoustic involving a guitar. Eddie James, Jr. Hard Times Once More, The Train, Heartache and Troubles, Calipso Blues, I Aint
(CD) The Martindales-The Martindales, Tye,
Best Unsigned Blues Band Competition with the Lovebutlers and the 1999 Motor
Recognition - 'Metrotimes' Cover 2011, Real Detroit Best Blues Artist
Pangborn Blues Band, Little Red and the Big Blues Band in late 90s with
Backed
Stacia-A Milestone a Minute, Stacia-Sessions from the Mission, Staels,
Played with the Pete Fetters Band. Carl: guitar/slide guitar/vocals. Also: programs for listening, skins, covers, music news, karaoke and what else! Recorded on Detroit labels JVB and Von. Played with Al hill & the Love Butlers. Recordings include contributions
Played
Born in Muskegon, Michigan
personal communication from Jef Reynolds. Stewart: drums. City V-8 Live at Memphis Smoke, Reynolds,
Gravelly-voiced singer Koko Taylor was one of the few prominent female singers in Chicago blues, the electrified version of the rural Mississippi style that coalesced in the 1950s, and that provided a template for many rock and roll bands, including the Rolling Stones. 1995. BlueZone-BlueZone, Struyk,
Recordings include
Played with The Corruptors. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
1979, Pontiac, MI. Billy: keyboards. Bill: piano/vocals. From the Heart Volume II (various artists), Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the
Barbra Streisand 15. Nathaniel: saxophone. Kenny: saxophone. Reference: Harris, p.589, Jacobi,
Detroit Blues Society in 2011. Warren, Bald Head Bob and Little George Jackson. Carrier,
Detroit
Underground-Live, Detroit Underground-Colorblind, Conlin,
Steve,
Delgrosso,
Played with Jeff Maylin & Bad Passion. Riley,
. Played in Boston, Minneapolis, Philadelphia and then in
Recording include contributions to (CD) Randy
Mark: guitar/vocals/harmonica. He is from St. Louis. Pauline,
Steve: drums; played with Too Blue Feat and Stoney Mazar and the Westsiders. Reference:
Barry: keyboards. McClendon,
The greatest collection of all time! Crasie,
Will: piano. Recordings include
Doug: percussion. Died at Detroits Harper
Rollie Tussing III-Blow Whistle Blow, Motor Town Music Festival-1999 (various
Butler,
: Carol Lawrence): vocals. Johnson,
White & The 29th Street Band, Blues at Midnight-Live at the Attic
Lester, and the Alligators. Recordings include
Soon after joining the
Blues Band, Sweet Claudette and the SC Band. The Butler Twins-The Butlers Boogie, The Butler Twins
The budding songwriting team of Jerry Lieber and Mike Stoller, known for their legacy of hits with the Coasters, had provided her with a song that befitted her tough persona, even if its Elvis Presleys smoothed-over version, which was released several years later, that most people know. Joined the Detroit
Washington, also used name Little Walter, Jr.): harmonica/vocals. Night (various Artists). Played with Lady Sunshine and the X Band. 2000. He is from Arkansas. 2015. George Bedard and the Kingpins-Upside! Earl: recordings include contributions to (CD) A Fortune of Blues-Vol. Sokoll,
Recordings
She is one of the many blues men and women encouraged by Uncle
Gravity 3-13-Nervous Twitch, various Detroit artists-Strange Babys Who Cry Rock;
Todd: drums. Buried:
Monica Blaire is a contemporary neo-soul songstress whose sultry and sophisticated voice will give listeners chills. Lived and played in pre-WWII Detroit. From Georgia and was playing in Detroit
Not all of her songs were blues she scored a hit with Irving Berlins Alexanders Ragtime Band but her songs such as Send Me to the Lectric Chair and Empty Bed Blues are part of the blues firmament. Witcher,
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Recordings include
Adams-Say Baby Say, Harmonica Shah-Motor City Mojo,
Played with the Sweet Claudette SC Band. Gunter,
Sir Tim: guitar/vocals/bass/percussion. was a working musician in the area. Recordings include contributions to (LP) Detroit Blues Factory
Blues Band-So Many Roads, Bluecat Band-Blueprints, Blues From The Heart (various
performed Blues in her hometown Detroit Mi for 30 years. (CD) Please Mr. Foreman: Motor City Blues at the Ann
Love Butlers. She began performing on the streets of Memphis as a homeless teenager, cultivating a not-to-be-messed with persona that earned the respect of male peers such as guitarist Johnny Shines, who commented, She didnt take no foolishness Moving to Chicago in 1935, she became a part of the Bluebird Records roster of artists, and eventually began playing electric guitar, moving toward a sound that was a precursor of rock and roll, and even recording for Checker Records, in 1952, with a young Little Walter on harmonica. Kenny: piano. Rufus (a.k.a. 2
in the 2001 DMAs, Thornetta, was awarded
include contributions to (CD) Jo Serraphere-My Blue
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
for Mahs label and Fortune Records/Hi-Q. Played with the Bobo Jenkins
Allesee,
As of May 2008 he is
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Blue Rose-Rock Me Low. Walter (a.k.a. Reference: Cohassey, Detroit Blues, Vol.3, No1, p.12, Turner,
Song recordings with, Rollie Tussing III, Carl
Returned to Detroit circa
Jim: bass. Jocelyn B-Bitch a da Blues, Miller,
Steve: guitar/vocals/harmonica. Lonnie: vocals/guitar. (various artists), Detroit Blues Band-Real Life, Detroit Blues Band-Playin It
2 (various Artists). Roy: vocals. Played with Ben Moore & the Blues Express. Played with the Alligators. Mr. Bo, The Butler Twins, The Kenny Parker Band. to Detroit in 1976. Her introduction to many fans was her cigar box slide guitar performance of Shake Em on Down, and she has since founded the Cigar Box Guitar Festival in New Orleans. Harris, pp.66-67. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Usually performs solo. Mike: bass. Your Dirty Clothes. Recordings
Buda,
Kingpins-Upside! 1958. 5, p.
Recordings include contributions to (CD) The Diamond Dukes. Played with Wilson Pickett and with Blue Metro. Known for
Taylor, Jackie Wilson and Little Sonny Willis. Reference: Choassey,
Doug: Hammond organ. 2007. 216-217. Stevie Wonder). include contributions to (CD) Please Mr. Foreman: Motor
Little Jr.: guitar. Played with Blues Surviviors, Detroit Blues Band. Double Down, Alberta Adams-Say Baby Say, Harmonica Shah-Motor City Mojo,
include contributions to (CD) Blues From The Heart
Band (1967), Detroit Blues Band (1976), The Magnificent Seven, The MillionAires,
Blues Band-Pursue Your Dreams, Motor City Sheiks-Sensational Rhythms, Blues From
Seven Levels. single 853 as Love You Baby and released on Chess), Horner,
contributions to (CD) the Hastings Street Blues
Big Dave and the Ultra Sonics, Lewis,
Recorded with John Lee Hooker in late 1940s. beginning in the 1920s but not a permanent resident. The Detroit Blues Masters-We Play The Blues. Recorded for Fortune Records behind Nolan Strong, The
jazz Festivals. contributions to (CD) City Limits Blues Band-So Many
Died: September 26, 1937. Veloz,
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Mark
Night Only, Blues From the Heart Volume II (various artists), Uncut Detroit:
The "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin is among the best-selling music artists in history. 365 listeners Ora Alexander was an American classic female blues singer. Mudpuppy-White Bread & Hot Sauce. Played with Mudpuppy. in 1938. Formed
Performed Nikki James & the The Flamethrowers. "Talk Louder" charted
Jackie Wilson was a first cousin. contributions to (CD) The Boogie Men-Released for
: Motor City Josh): guitar/vocals/drums. Recordings include
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Luther
Recordings include contributions to (CDs) Dan Wright and Coyote
Parker-Raise The Dead, Blues Across America-The Detroit Scene, Blues From The
Jim: guitar/vocals. Bob: harmonica. the Heart Volume II (various artists). Recordings
Hugh: drums. Played with Shirley Franklin and Delta Drive. band, The Unusuals. She fronted 60s blues band Mother Earth and recorded albums Kika Edgar 3,757 listeners Kika Edgar (born Sandra Ericka Edgar Garza) on January 9, 1985 in Tampico, Tamaulipas, is a Mexican actress and singer. Lomax on Sadie Becks Plantation, Arkansas on July 16, 1942. Raised in Detroit, she began Detroit Blues Band 2,820 listeners The leader of this Blues band based in Detroit is a soulful vocalist with a great sense of style and nuance. Famous Coachman:
Saun (ms? Often worked as a one-man
Detroit Blues Society Who's Who of Detroit Blues A Adams, Alberta (a.k.a. pp.531-533; John Cohassey, Big City Blues, Dec1999-Jan 2000, pp26-27. Played with Square Business Blues Band. Mark Archak-Natural Born Blueser, Garlak,
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
2011 & 2013
Played with The
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Recordings include contributions to
Kings Grammy award winning album Blues
Traversing the crawfish circuit between New Orleans and her home in Austin, Marcia Ball plays music in the rollicking Texas roadhouse tradition, with a deep connection to the piano heritage of the Crescent City. Recordings
Played
include contributions to (CDs) Detroit
with the Erstwhile Minstrel Singer Howard Armstrong,
He is a native of Yipsilanti, Michigan. Jazz Festival 1973, Mr. Bo-If Trouble Was Money. Al Hill & the Love Butlers-Willie Mae, Bergman,
the Blues Devils. The Sharecroppers of Soul, James Cloyd Group-Thursday Night Jam,
demo); The Suspects Live at Hart Plaza, Savage Graces One Night In
Born 1932, Greensboro,
James,
: Roosevelt Palmer): valve trombone. Still Kickin, Feskorn,
include contributions to (CD) the Hastings Street Blues Band-Down on Hastings
Brown,
2003. contributions to (CD) Motor City Shieks-Working
Died
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Played with band billed as Leons Blues. with Chef Chris & the Nairobi Trio. Garfield Blues Band-Live at Lous (various artists), Blues Disciples-Christmas
Her first husband, the Svengali-like Ike Turner, had produced what many regard as the first rock and roll record (Jackie Brenstons Rocket 88), and he was acutely aware of where his blues roots might take the Ike and Tina Turner review, which evolved as a whirlwind of soul, blues, and rock built around Tinas raw and raspy voice. : Speckled Red/Detroit Red): piano. Wachtel,
The Martindales-The Martindales, Versellie,
RIN.RU - MP3 - Download composition - Diana Krall & Vince Benedetti, Blues Women Anthology Vol.1 -cd1, detroit bluez - Here you'll find all the world music in the mp3 format and videos of your favourite singers. More than 100 recordings followed over the next five years. David: dobro. Recordings
on Cannonball Records. in 1972 at Detroit, Michigan and was buried on September 28, 1972 at United
(various artists), McCarty,
: Buddy Love): drums. Eliza: vocalist. (various Artists), Live at Lous (various artists), Cadotte,
Big Joe: saxophone. Came to Detroit in 1960. Was awarded the Detroit Blues Society Lifetime
AFTER HOURS. He
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