Willie Dixon
Posted by Drew in Blues Profiles on 25. Aug, 2010 | 0 Comments
With the possible exception of Robert Johnson, no artist had a more profound impact on the entire blues catalog than Mr. Willie Dixon. Dixon was the leader, bass player, and primary songwriter for the Chess label’s house band during the 1950s and early 1960s. Muddy Waters may have been the face and voice of Chicago [...]
Albert Collins
Posted by Drew in Blues Profiles on 11. Aug, 2010 | 1 Comment
Few blues players past or present were able to mix Texas grit and funk as well as Albert Collins. From the way he tuned his guitar (F minor, with a capo choked way up at the 8th fret), to his unique fingerpicking technique, to the way he slung his famed Tele over his right shoulder; [...]
Magic Sam
Posted by Drew in Blues Profiles on 27. Feb, 2010 | 1 Comment
Sam Maghett – better known as Magic Sam – is one of the great unsung heroes of Chicago blues. His distinctive style bridged the gap between the classic, stripped down sound of Chicago blues and the more polished R&B sounds of the 1960s. The result was an energetic and charismatic style that was unforgettable.
T-Bone Walker
Posted by Drew in Blues Profiles on 16. Apr, 2008 | 3 Comments
Long before Freddie King, Albert Collins, Billy Gibbons and Stevie Ray Vaughan made the lone star state a hot spot for Blues, Aaron Thibeaux “T-Bone” Walker held the distinction of being the king of the electric Blues guitar in Texas. In addition to influencing all of these musicians, his music is said to have inspired [...]
Jimmy Reed
Posted by Drew in Blues Profiles on 15. Apr, 2008 | 0 Comments
During the 50′s and 60′s, few Blues artists enjoyed as much success as Jimmy Reed. His laid back shuffle and simple arrangements made for a style that was both accessible and distinctive. These very traits also make Reed an excellent source of material for up and coming Blues players! His songs are widely known enough [...]
