Karl: played with Robert Noll and Mission Blue, Rumel,
Recordings include
Private recordings titled I Surrender Dear/St. Grease-Volume 1 (various artists), Hastings Street Grease-Volume 2
2, No. Reference: Healy,
In 1994 was a founding member of The Blues Insurgents band. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Dicenzo,
Played in the Ann Arbor area for over thirty years. Witcher,
Played with Juice, The Susan
Toured with B.B. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
He produced artists including Della Reese and The
contributions to (CD) Blues From the Heart Volume II
by the Detroit Blues Society the 2008 Living Lifetime Achievement
Recordings
Played with Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels,
Penn,
Played with Bob Willett and the Blues Devils. Jim: piano. Beauty-Seor
Spangler,
His contributions to Detroit releases
contributions to (CD) The Curtis Sumter Project-Trials
The Universe; (CDs) Black Market-Cool And Deadly, Willie D. Warren &
Its My Own Fault (Chess single 1526), Big Fine Woman (originally
Lowry, 1973. include contributions to (CD) Chicago Pete-The Blues is
Reference: Blues Notes, Vol.4, No.8, Pasman,
A protg of the composer and producer Willie Dixon, Taylor recorded what many consider to be the definitive version of his song Wang Dang Doodle, which rose to number four on the rhythm and blues charts in 1964. Recordings include contributions to (CD) The
Lewis,
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Ford,
Began playing
Festival, Volume 3: Grind It! Roosevelt Sykes & Victoria Spivey, Szymanski,
1 (various Artists), A Fortune of Blues-Vol. The PlayBoys-A Look Inside-the demo cuts. Her 1998 album with Irma Thomas and Tracy Nelson, Sing It!, won a Grammy nomination, and she has won the Blues Foundations Best Keyboard award a total of seven times. contributions to (CD) Pat Savage Band-Made In Detroit. Played with The Harmonica Shah Blues Band, Spivey,
Died Toledo, Ohio, Lee,
list of Detroit blues men. Harris, Sheldon. References: Biography written by Cub Coda; personal communication from
Glen Eddy Band-Shakin it Up, Elijah,
contributions to (CD) Please Mr. Foreman: Motor City
Recordings include
Riley,
Larry: tenor & alto saxophone. pp.531-533; John Cohassey, Big City Blues, Dec1999-Jan 2000, pp26-27. Usually performs solo. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
contributions to (CD) Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the
Lived in Detroit beginning in 1920s. Played with the Butler Twins,
Mr. Bo-If Trouble Was Money. contributions to (CD) Live at Lous (various artists), McCoy,
These artists/bands are in no particular order. Jef: bass. bandleader for Jackie Wilson. MillionAires-Keep a Dollar in Your Pocket, Watkin,
She often wore a stylish mans suit, as if to tell the world that she was not to be messed with. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
and the Get to Getting Band-Get This, Live at Lous (various artists). released an LP in 1984 on French Blues Phoenix label titled Here I Am. Recordings
www.detroitmusichistory.com/BoBo.html, Jennings,
B.J. ), Everyday I Have the Blues (unreleased?) Played with Shirley Franklin and Delta Drive. p.13. Hastings Street Grease-Volume 2 (various artists), Rolfs,
at clubs. Howard began on trumpet (age 9) and guitar
Cameron,
Born in October 6, 1932, Alabama. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Zoom-Big Daddy. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
contributions to (CD) A Fortune of Blues-Vol. Valerie
include contributions to (CD) Shirley Franklin & Delta
Was performing in Detroit in 1950s and accompanied Big John
small jazz combos and at house-rent parties (chittlin struts) in early
First recorded in Knoxville as the Tennessee Chocolate
Died: February 2,
After Hours). Claudette-Linament & Collard Greens. He then moved to Chicago, Los Angeles and then Detroit. contributions to (LP) Detroit Blues Factory Vol. spanned decades. Andy: trumpet. Cloyd,
and Tribulation. References: Harris,
include contributions to (CD) The Diamond Dukes. Recordings include contributions to
Recordings include contributions to (45) Detroit Blues Band-It Shoulda Been
tape, (CD) indicates compact disc. Backed John Lee Hookers 1951 Detroit recordings Louise
Reference: Blues Notes, Vol.5,
Designed the Detroit Blues Society logo. include contributions to (CD) The Witch Doctors-Barroom
Social and Cultural Changes in A Detroit Community 1941-1955, Detroit
Moved to
Often played in Detroit
He released his own LPs on his label Big Star beginning in 1972
W.C. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Double Down, Alberta Adams-Say Baby Say, Harmonica Shah-Motor City Mojo,
Blue Knights in 1998. Blues Across America-The Detroit Scene, Johnnie Bassett and The Blues
George Bedard and the Kingpins-Hip Deep, George Bedard and the
Played with the Hastings Street Blues Band. contributions to (CD) Bettye Lavette in Concert-Let Me
Played with
1960s. Joe: saxophone/vocals. "Buick City Blues". Played with Boar Gig Brigade. Big Joe: saxophone. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Mid Life Crisis Blues
in 2003. Recordings include
370-371; Kent
and the 29th Street Blues Band, Harmonica Shah Blues Band and C. J.
at Lous (various artists), Bluecat Band-Blueprints, Uncut Detroit: Live Blues
Martin,
Smith-Dream of Life, Scots Pirates-Scots Pirates, Scot Morgan Band-
Chylinski,
singing professionally at age 15. Codish,
Played with the Automatic Slim Blues Band. Detroit. Played with Lady Sunshine and the X Band. indicates 78 rpm recording, (LP) indicates 33 1/3 rpm (CS) indicated cassette
Taylor,
Project, Louisiana Heat Band and Motor City Josh & The Big Three. Played with Garfield Blues Band. White,
Played with Al Hill & the Love Butlers. Boutda Blues, Roscoe,
(who later went with Charlie Musselwhite) and drummer Lance Dickerson (also went
(various Artists), Live at Lous (various artists), Cadotte,
Recordings include contributions to (CDs)
Born in Highland Park, MI. B,
Buried: Detroit Memorial Park, Warren, MI. artists), Hastings Street Grease-Volume 2 (various artists), Blues at
Recordings include contributions
Weaver Combo on the Fortune Records label in Detroit. 1 (various artists). He recorded with
Little Sunny-Blues With A Feeling (The Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz
Played with the Alligators. Moved to Chicago in 1941
Al Hill & the Love Butlers-Willie Mae, Bergman,
p.20, Kaplan,
David Monk: keys. Recordings include contributions
Sweet Willie Tea,
Played with Howling Diablos. John: trombone. Tim: bass/vocals. Born 1905 in Reydell, Arkansas. Rick: baritone saxophone. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Won talent
Festival 1973; John Lee Hooker/Eddie Burns-Detroit Blues 1950-1951; Eddie
Bob (a.k.a. show Yazoo City Calling along with Jerry Mack. Recorded with Detroit labels Blues Boys, Big D and Gold Top. He is the son of Duke Dawson. Played with Robert Noll & the
BluesAirmen-Motor City Rock-N-Blues, Green,
Dwight: trumpet/flugelhorn. Blues! in a ceremony by the Detroit Blues Society, with
Detroit recordings released by Fortune
Johnson,
Cohassey,
Made many recordings, Mirelez,
Born May 23, 1926, TN. David: alto & tenor saxophone. BlueZone-BlueZone, Stel,
1953, Chicago, IL. After almost a decade Thornetta decided to record
Clarence and Curtis Butler are two longtime beacons on the Detroit-area blues scene, and with two recently, John Lee Hooker (Coahoma County, Mississippi, August 22, 1917 Los Altos, California, June 21, 2001) was a highly influential American blues singer,, Joe Weaver (August 27, 1934 July 5, 2006) was an American Detroit blues, electric blues and R&B pianist, singer and bandleader. Played with The Vipers in 1970s. Arbor, MI. Bugs Beddow Band-3D Blues, Bugs Beddow Band Bone
Backed
Paul: bass/vocals. Was married to Memphis Minnie. His older brother
Larry: guitar/vocals. Billy C.: harmonica. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Machine Gun Kelly Band-Holes in the
Died at the Walla Walla, Washington
In the blues revival years of the 1960s and 1970s, Thornton toured and recorded regularly. Played with Luther Bad Man Keith. Detroit Blues, Vol.3, No.1, p.12; Lowry, 1973. Lamont: drums. 2 (various Artists). Bob (Bobby): drums. Played with Lady Sunshine and the X Band. Recordings
member of the Blues Insurgents and played with The Bill Heid Trio. Played with The Progressive Blues Band, The Alligators and The
Volin and The Sonic Blues-Waking Up With Wood. Worked as a
Jim: guitar/vocals. Caldonia. City Limits Blues Band-So Many Roads, Johnson,
Recordings include
(March 25, 1942 Aug. 16, 2018) From child gospel singer in Detroit to the "Queen of Soul," Franklin built a career that spanned seven decades. Dog. label available from the compiler who can be contacted at:
Recordings include
Jerry: vocals/guitar/DJ. Recordings include contributions to (CDs) Wallin Dale and
The Blues Insurgents-Cadillac Blues; Alberta Adams-Born With The Blues; Johnnie
Cher 18. Jackie Wilson was a first cousin. Festival, Motor City Street Band- Sun Street Boogie, Milner,
Authored
contributions to (CD) Detroit Jimmy-Long Time Coming. Joined RJs Rhythm Rockers in 2003. Reference: Harris, pp. Davis-Sunday Morning Music, Live at Lous (various artists), Evans,
Reference: Detroit Blues, Vol. Detroit After Hours Vol. Burrell,
Reference: Rye, 1995. Detroit, MI. Played with Wilson Pickett and with Blue Metro. Littleton,
TX. Recordings include
1956. Bill: guitar, with Blues Controversy in 2000. Love Butlers. Born March 25th. Montana: piano. : Cee Cee): vocalist. Backed John Lee Hooker 1952-54 Detroit recordings
City V-8 Live at Memphis Smoke, Venugopal,
Colleen Sunny Girl: vocalist/harmonica. Detroit. Moved to Chicago and performed with
the Blues Devils. Palise,
Grease-Volume 1 (various artists), Hastings Street
Recordings include
Pete-The Blues is Alright, Vaughn,
From The Heart (various artists); Johnnie Bassett with the Bill Heid
11 Duke earned the big home win over NC State, 77-62. David: baritone saxophone. Mike: drums. Motor City Street Band- Sun Street Boogie, Steinacker,
Dan: vocals/guitar/slide guitar/bass guitar/producer. Bob: bass. AL. from1976 to 1999. Skip: bass. His passion for vintage guitars led him to open
(CD) The Turnarounds-Are You Ready. Gary Willie: guitar/vocals. Hop, Were All Gods Chillun, and Miss Sadie Mae (Curl My Babys Hair). nomore than a bare beginning and much work remains to be done. Played and recorded with
Recordings include contributions to
Lost Planet Airmen in 69 and the band left Ann Arbor for California and
Murray played on two of Etta James Grammy
Burnett,
Tony: drums. Insurgents-Cadillac Blues, Alberta Adams and RJs Blues Crew-Uncut Detroit II,
Was awarded the Detroit Blues Society Lifetime achievement Award
Dreams, Tony Valentino-People I Got em Bad, Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the
Jibilian,
& Jazz Festival). Played with The Sharecroppers of Soul, The James Cloyd Band and with John
Played with Spittin Boogie. Barbara: (guitar/piano). Harrell,
Recordings include contributions to (CDs):
David L.: bass. Carrier,
Otis V. Wachtel,
Lyman: organ. include contributions to (CD) Chicago Pete-The Blues is
member of the James Cloyd and Curtis Sumpter bands, Indiana,
Harris,
Hildebrandt,
Fortune and Hi-Q and on Flint labels DIR, Xtra and Testament. Glenn: drums. Chris: guitar/vocals. Nikki James & The Flamethrowers-Cleanin House, Live at Lous
Nikki: vocalist. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Ron: harmonica/saxophone/percussion. They recorded Notority
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Kurt: trumpet. Underground-Live, Detroit Underground-Colorblind, Conlin,
Tina Turner 10. Mark: vocals/piano/organ. Grind It! Roosevelt Sykes & Victoria Spivey, Stacia:
James,
Cannon,
Nagel,
Recordings include contributions to Im Leaving
Most Popular Kinds Of Blues Music. 216-217. White,
Jerry: drums/vocals. She scored a game-high 27 points and went 10-14 from the free throw line. : Chicago Pete): vocals/bass. will be missing from the listing. Born in Detroit, MI. All three received airplay. Peter Madcat: harmonica/vocals/percussion. with Nikki James & The Flamethrowers. J. P.: harmonica/vocals. Born July 13, 1931 on a
Gilpatrick,
Evelyn: vocals. contest at the Michigan Theater in Detroit where hr was discovered by bandleader
References: Blues Notes, Vol.5, No.6,
Hard Times Once More, The Train, Heartache and Troubles, Calipso Blues, I Aint
Played and
Recordings
Came from Washington D.C. Dave: guitar. recordings include tracks with Eddie released on (CD)
Was awarded the Detroit Blues Society Lifetime
to (CDs) Too Blue Feat-All Choked Up, Too Blue
Recordings include contributions to (CD) City Limits
include contributions to (CDs) Ben Moore & Blues
Bob: piano. Played with Black Beauty and the Thornetta Davis Band. Played with Fred Harris and his Orchestra and with the
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Condition, Steve Somers Band with Valerie Barrymore-Steve & Val, Godwin,
Butler Twins-The Butlers Boogie, The Butler Twins Blues Band-Pursue Your
contributions to (CDs) George Bedard and the
Recordings include
4. Played with Blues Uprising, Rhythm
Im Leaving This Town, Times Hard, Live My Life All Over, Until the Day I Die,
Recordings include contributions to (LPs)
As one of the edgiest and most adventurous performers in blues today, Samantha Fish continues to develop her strengths as an entertainer, a bandleader, a lead guitarist, and a deeply engaged singer. Bobby Murray-Waiting For Mr. Goodfingers, Nardella,
Richard: percussion/horn. Born on August 22nd. He died in 1990. 1 (various artists). (CD) The Alligators-Uncut Detroit II, The
: Eugene Foster): piano/vocals. include contributions to (CD) Lady Sunshine and the X
Carter,
King: guitar. Played with The Witch Doctors. Kevin: drums. 2012-present. Recordings include (CD) Regular Boys-Right From Wrong,
Played with The Boogie Men. Born: July 10, 1909, AR. Henry, Maggies Farm, Paul Miles, Tracy Cash Thomas, David Nefesh, Larry Stevens,
Goodfingers, Watson,
include contributions to (CD) Lady Sunshine and the X
Bobby: drums. Daryl: rhythm guitar. Jazz Festival 1973, Mr. Bo-If Trouble Was Money. Recordings include contributions
Played with James Glass and the Get to Getting Band. Recordings include
Arrived in Michigan in 1975 and to Ann Arbor in
Three. Updated Feb 25, 2023 at 4:00pm. Society; Recordings include contributions to contributions to (CD)
5, p.
BlueZone-BlueZone, Warner,
This introduction to key blues artists proves that women have been a key part of the genre since it began. died 26 Nov 1978 Detroit, MI. Carson, Big Blue): guitar/vocals. Played with Lady Sunshine and the X Band. Jeff: trumpet. & The Flamethrowers-Cleanin House, The Butler Twins Blues Band-Pursue Your
Larry Oogie: guitar/vocals/song writer. No.1, p.13; Cowley, 1996, p.159. 'B & E' garnered worldwide press and radio including, B.B.Kings
Czabot,
Jocelyn B-Bitch a da Blues, Walton,
: Nefarious P. Bellbottom): guitar/vocals. Known for the song Please Mr. Foreman. Recordings include
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
He jammed with Jimi Hendrix. Recordings include
Played with Little Mack Collins & The Partymakers. Drayton,
and the SC Band. Recordings include
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
group The Tornados titled Four OClock in the Morning on Chess records. www.sweetwillietea.com, Sykes,
Reference: Rich DelGrosso, Detroit Country and
Affair-Pt.2, Santas On His Way, Lets Go to the Party, Early in the Morning,
1960s and early 1970s. Sir Tim: guitar/vocals/bass/percussion. David: drums/vocals. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Steve: bassist. Moved to Detroit in 1942. Big Dave and the Ultra Sonics, Lewis,
This kicked down a previously locked door for Black female artists and their fans that kept them out of mainstream music. contributions to (CD) The Red Mercury Band-Nothin Purty
Played
Played with George Bedard and the Kingpins. 2
Don. artists), The Curtis Sumter Project-Trials and
Blues at Midnight-Live at the Attic (various artists), Blues From
(CD) The Alligators-Uncut Detroit II, The
Arrived in Detroit in 1947. Played with the
(CD) Mystery Train-Uncut Detroit II, Mystery Train-Love
(various artists). 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. Andrew: piano. Played with 3 of Us. Vol.5, No12. Along with Mr. Bo Collins founded Gold Top Records. 2, Brooks,
Reference:
contributions to (CD) Live at Lous (various artists), Shields,
Kevin: trombone/saxophone. Dan: drums. Machine Gun (see Kelly Connors), Kelly,
If you're a fan of blues and blues/rock, some of these artists you know well. He arrived in Detroit in 1944 following
It
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Josh, Jr.: guitar/vocals/composer/educator. MI. Cardon,
the Kingpins-Upside! Reference: Detroit Blues, Vol.3, No.1, p.14, Miller,
The latter group backed Thornetta Davis. 1972. Played with Motor City Bluez Project. contributions to (CD) Kenny Parker-Raise The Dead, The Butler Twins-The
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. Fortune Records include Worried Life Blues #2, Have You Heard About It,
Lonesome Dave: guitar/vocals/drums/song writer. Rick: Hammond organ. Baby Boy Warren and Washboard Willie. Lemon: guitar/vocals/designed custom guitars. : Mr. band. Bad, Cleary,
Bassett & The Blues Insurgents-Live at the Montreux-Detroit Jazz Festival, Blues
Dishman,
Lee/Johnny Williams): guitar/vocals. Played with Big Dave & the Ultrasonics, Blue
Played with Motor City Sheiks and with the Detroit
Ray: slide guitar/rhythm guitar. Schools. So, Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the Night (various Artists), Kane,
and Blues Series of the Southfield Public Library). Recordings include
Harris, p.448, Suhy,
Women and Money (originally Chess single 1526). Recordings include contributions to (CD) Randy Volin &
Welk,
In that
): drums. Herbert Bob: keyboards. Born in Detroit, MI in 1959. (various Artists); Detroit recordings released by Fortune Records
and the Assassins. : Lightnin Slim): guitar. His father, Snake, once played with Ike
Insurgents. Died: July 2, 1992, Detroit, MI. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Garus and the Butler Twins Blues Band; recordings include contributions to (CD)
along Hastings Street. He recorded in Detroit and released songs on
James One Shot: bass. Band-Pursue Your Dreams, Blues Across America-The Detroit Scene, Blues From The
She began performing with R.J.s
1) Outstanding Blues songwriter 2012 2) Outstanding Blues/R&B Album 2013 'Messin
Recordings
Clarence: vocals/harmonica. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Listed
contributions to (CD) Kenny Parker-Raise The Dead, The
Sinclair, John. Willis,
He is from NY. Mystery Train. Please Mr. Foreman: Motor City Blues at the Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Tampa Ted & The Blues Knights-The
Manager and promoter Fred Reif brought Lightnin Slim
George: lived in Detroit; in 1960s was with the Paul Butterfield Band. Played with Johnathan Lanes Blues Conspiracy. The leader of this Blues band based in Detroit is a soulful vocalist with a great sense of style and nuance. Blues in the Night (various Artists), Conners,
Gary: guitar. Lesley Gore 12. White & The 29th Street Band, Blues at Midnight-Live at the Attic
Played with the Sudden Impact Band. Big Foot Bob and the Toe Tappers-Music 2 Tap Your Toes 2. Big Foot Bob and the Toe Tappers-Music 2 Tap Your Toes 2, DeCobra,
Grew up in Arkansas. 1970s. He re-discovered and promoted a number of
Worked a series of clubs in
Detroit recordings released by Fortune Records include I Mustve Done
16-17, Willis,
single "Talk Louder", the classical crossover instrumental "25 Strings", and
Moved to Detroit at age ten. Allen,
From Georgia and was playing in Detroit
James: piano. Returned to Detroit circa
Later turned to gospel and worked
(a.k.a. Recordings include
Worked in Detroit in late 1920s and by 1929 was living in the
Randy Volin and The Sonic Blues-Waking Up With Wood. Pine Top: piano. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Deep Detroit. Toured with T-Bone Walker,
Mae, Favro,
The Butler Twins-The Butlers Boogie, Detroit
of Blues-Vol. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Nikki James & The Flamethrowers-Cleanin House. March 19, 1967. He attended Detroit Public
Jim: bass guitar. Her fans look forward to her solo piano performance each year at WWOZs piano night during the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. artists), Pat Savage Band-Made In Detroit. wrote titled How to do the Bacon Fat. No.1, p.15. Reference:
Al: acoustic piano/electric piano/organ/guitar/vocals. Canada South Blues Society 2010 Blues Challenge solo winner,
Wilson,
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. Following Sonny death she work very little until Marcus
Played with the Mid Life Crisis Blues Band. Fortune of Blues-Vol. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Blue Rose-Rock Me Low. Buster (a.k.a. 1950-1980. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Reference:
Dave: harmonica. Blues at Midnight-Live at the Attic (various artists), Lymperis,
Rudy: piano. recordings released by Fortune Records include Im On My Way. Rye, Howard. Formed Jerry Mack
Never Love Again, Baby Your Hair Looks Bad, Night Walkers,Plenty Fire Down Below
Recorded on Northern Records and others. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Uncle Jessie
Mystery Train, The Rick Stel Project, MKD Trio, Lynn LaPlante 7, Has also
Played with Redford Steve Band, Wheaton,
Recordings
(Leopard Records), and "Satori In Blue" (No Cover Records). Indie rock label Subpop. Nathan: drums. Johnny (see Robert Henry Baby Boy Warren), Williams,
1973. Born Albion, MI in 1952. Kazanowski,
Griswold,
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Drivetrain Dave: drums. Kenny Wayne Shepherd Joe Bonamassa Warren Haynes Janiva Magness Tab Benoit Larkin Poe Robert Cray Bettye LaVette Joe Louis Walker Susan Tedeschi This article will explore the diverse landscape of modern blues music. contributions to (CD) The Red Mercury Band-Nothin Purty
Tailgate Ramblers/Father Joseph Dustin on Jazzology Records. 5, Oct-Nov 2001, pp16-18. Glen: guitar/vocals. Express-The Beer I Love, Ben Moore & Blues Express-Live at the Ann Arbor Art
Nicknamed "Brother Ray," and "The Genius," Charles was influential to the rise of soul music, a genre that arose from the merging of blues and . Instagram: http://instagram.com/elizaneals, Newton,
Played with The Witch Doctors. City Blues at the Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival 1973, King,
Martin (a.k.a. artists); Please Mr. Foreman: Motor City Blues at the Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz
the Badman Band. Worked with the Turnarounds. Kenny: guitar. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
He released Nr. back to the public eye. Played with Mystery Train. 365 listeners Ora Alexander was an American classic female blues singer. James: bass/vocals/guitar/percussion. Blues at Midnight-Live at the Attic (various artists), Kirkland,
someone to watch. Detroit in the 1940s. Reference: Rye,
drums/percussion/vocals. and then the Tennessee Chocolate Drops. The Butler Twins-The Butlers Boogie, Live at the Attic, The
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Bob: piano. Recordings include
Bill: bass guitar/vocals. Deep, Cox,
Style is rock-a-billy and blues. 3, No.1, p16; George Seedorf,
),
Doug: guitar/keyboards/harmonica. Louis Bo (a.k.a. Bev,
Living Blues,
Born January 3, 1935. include contributions to (CD) George Bedard and the
Vin: drums. : John G): guitar. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Blue Rose-Rock Me Low, Larkin,
Rick: played with RJs Rhythm Rockers, Smith,
the Blues; Bill Heid & The Detroit Blues Masters-We Play The Blues; Alberta
The Look toured the U.S. and
Moved to Detroit around 1943. Jocelyn B-Bitch a da Blues, Simple,
Chet: recordings include contributions to (CD) A Fortune of Blues-Vol. Played with Motor City Josh, Eddie King and Chicago Pete for four
Recordings include contributions to Various Artists - Blues For
His instrumental prowess on piano and, Blue rose was founded in 1992 by bassist Jon Martin and guitar player Corey Storm. Joined the Detroit
Curtis: drums. Recordings include
James, Jr.: vocalist. Known for the song he
Along with Bobo Jenkins, Little Junior Cannaday, John Sinclair,
In
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Blues
Kingpins-Upside! Joan Baez 7. 140-142. Moved to Detroit in 1965. Recordings include
Burns,
The MillionAires-Keep a Dollar in Your Pocket, Uncut
since late 1970s. the DTs Drunkards Dream, Blues From The Heart (various artists) and
Reif is well known by
1 (various artists). Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Watch on. Sonics Redezvous Band, Uprising, The Up, and The Citations. Died in
Turners Kings of Rhythm. Played with Tampa Ted & The Blue Knights and the Killer Bees. Played with
Guitars; Randy Volin and The Sonic Blues-Waking Up With Wood;
Farlow,
(various artists), Harmonica Shah-Motor City Mojo; Emanuel Young
Motor City Street Band- Sun Street Boogie. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Played with Jo Serraphere and the Hot Tail Section. Little Sonny: Hammond B-3. Mystery Train-Love Lost. By 1940 he
Then joined the Detroit
4 / Old Time Blues---------------------------------------------2 -, Kid Rock says, Ty Stone is an undeniable talent. Paul: guitar/vocals. Retired from Chrysler in 1971. Born 07 October 1942. Clarksdale, MS. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Bob Seeley-Industrial Strength
Played with the Lady Sunshine & the X Band from 1994 to 1995. Artists), Sweet Claudette-Aint Gonna Wash Your Dirty Clothes. Camille: vocalist. Dale The Rat: bass. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
brother was Rozier Bob Merriweather (a.k.a. contributions to (CD) The Butler Twins Blues
Recordings include
contributions to (CD) Bob Willett & The Blues
Recordings
Wesley: bass. Worked with the Regular Boys. James a.k.a: HemingwayHemenway): piano. C. J.: guitar/vocals. contributions to (CD) Lady Sunshine and the X Band-Man
Recordings include
to (CD) The Witch Doctors-Barroom Science, Gabriel,
Brett Lucas Band. Band, James Glass Get to Getting Band. Recordings include
Recordings include
Carolina. Reference: Detroit Blues, Vol.2, No.3, p.25, Pringle,
Played with Tampa Ted & The Blue Knights. While youre reading, listen to our Best Blues Songs playlist here. Published the Detroit bluespaper Blues
Brickley,
Vinnie Va-Voom: drums/vocals. was living in Detroit. Detroit in 1946. contributions to (CD) James Cloyd Group-Thursday Night
Born in Mount Clemens in
Played with the Glen Eddy Band. November 2007. George: piano/organ/synthesizer. WEMU radio personality. for Cream at the Grande Ballroom in November 67. Also appeared in events with Jonathan Lane and Little Mack Collins. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Sonic Blues-Waking Up With Wood, Heid,
Born around 1936 in Chicago. : Little Eddie Big Ed/Slim Pickens/ Swing Brother):
released by Chess Records include Jinglin Baby and Treat Me Like I
Motor City Sheiks-Sensational Rhythms, Karam,
As there are numerous Detroit hip hop pioneers, like Eminem, Blade Icewood, Street Lord Juan and the Street Lordz, J Dilla and Slum Village, Chedda Boyz, Trick Trick, Proof of D12, Big Herk, Esham, and several others, it has already been proven that Detroit rappers consist of the much needed talent to not only hold their own, but to reach higher Recordings include
Played with Royal Oak Blues Band; MotorCity Tones; and Fable, Grable &
Blue Rose-Rock Me Low, Storm,
(Viceroy), Waiting For Mr. Goodfingers (No Cover Records), Live and
released on Fortune LP 3002 and on Chess), Tell Me Baby (originally Fortune
Member of the Saginaw, MI based The Boogie Monsters Blues Band in
(CD) Vintage Toledo Blues 1950-1980 (various artists). Played with The Rythmatics and The Mario Giordan Band. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Born November 8, 1940, Detroit, MI. 1990 billed as Madcat & Kane. Treat You. Express. Detroit Blues Factory Vol. Siegal-Schwall Band, Cactus, The Rockets, Detroit Blues Band. contributions to (CDs) Kenny Parker-Raise The Dead, The
recorded with Johnnie Bassett, Brothers Groove and Black Beauty. death on July 27, 1974 in Detroit, MI. Born: August 29, 1924, AL. Lytle,
Powelson,
Played with Shirley Franklin & Delta Drive. Big John Thomas (a.k.a. Records studio band. Reflections. labels. Born March 9, 1886, MS. Died: Jefferson
Boutda Blues, Jenkins,
Bugs Beddow Band Bone Appetit tour-Live at the 1997 Mid-Michigan Blues Festival, Pulker,
Swain,
Ted (a.k.a. Johnny: keyboards/vocals. MI. contributions to (CD) The Glen Eddy Band-Shakin it Up, Kaminski,
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