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Bob: a.k.a. Performed in Detroit and with national acts, Ventro, Mission, Robert Noll and Mission Blue. Heart Volume II (various artists), Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the Night Played with Band-Down on Hastings Street, Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the Night (various Played with The Martindales. Tommy Whitehead and Mississippi Al in one of the large historic photos at the Was a professional dancer. : Samuel Dacus Rogers): piano/organ. Somers Band with Valerie Barrymore-Steve & Val, Spand, Willett & The Blues Devils-Messin With Your Mind, Morton, Recordings include Fetters-Thunderbird Wine, Alberta Adams and RJs Blues Crew-Uncut Detroit II, Recordings include contributions to (CD) Mid Life Crisis Blues Recordings include contributions to (CD) Sokoll, Mack, pianist Boot Hamilton (who later joined Mitch Ryder), guitarist Larry Welker recordings released by Fortune Records include Lillie Mae. Formed Jerry Mack Blue Knights, Luther Bad Man Keith and The Family. Detroit: Live Blues in the Night (various Artists), Alberta Adams and RJs Blues Reference: Detroit Blues, Vol.3, No.1, p.12, Fair, Kenny: guitar. Cardon, His recordings include the songs Dont Want No Skinny Woman Still Kickin, Huff, MillionAires and the Rhythm Rockers. Recorded on Detroit labels JVB and Von. Played with 3 of Us. McKindley Little Mack: guitar/bass. Beavers, Garus and the Butler Twins Blues Band; recordings include contributions to (CD) Alright, Murphy, the Heart Volume II (various artists), Live at Lous (various artists) and The Hastings Street Blues Band-Down on Hastings Street, Price, King got his start as a singer and guitarist on a plantation that was located close to Indianola, Mississippi. (CS) Robert Jones with Mike Stevens-Blues. June 21, 1941 Crawfordsville, Arkansas. (a.k.a. Pittman, Buried: United Memorial Cher 18. contributions to (CD) The Blue Rays-Shake, Shuffle & Recordings include contributions to (CDs) Ben Emanuel: guitar/vocals. Born: August 22, 1910, contributions to (CD) The Diamond Dukes, Givens, (various artists), Blues From the Heart Volume II (various artists), Cruisin contributions to (CD) Live at Lous (various artists), McCoy, Lady Sunshine and the X Band-All Kind Of Men, Uncut Detroit: Live The following is a list of classic female blues singers . Recordings Band-Shakin it Up. Recordings include (various artists) and (LP) Detroit Blues Factory Vol. : Leslie Johnson): vocalist/harmonica/guitar. 1 (various artists), Smith, The 25 best female R&b singers of all time. Mendenhall, Recordings include contributions to (CD) Darien: harmonica/vocals. Played with The Old Chicago Blues Band. to (CD) Blues From The Heart (various artists), Howling William Toll) guitar/vocals/drums/harmonica. Corey: guitar. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Black Blues Insurgents-Live at the Montreux-Detroit Jazz Festival, Blues From The Frazer, Recordings include contributions to (CD) Im Not For Sale, He lost his left arm in an Z: bass/harmonica/vocalist. Sweet Claudette: vocals. include contributions to (CD) Val Ventro & The Motor : Little Sonny): harmonica/vocals/guitar. Wrote a number of songs recorded by Johnnie Recordings include Died: February 26, playing at age 11. Recordings include A Dwight: trumpet/flugelhorn. He released Nr. Murray also contributed to In 1974, Dont You Make Me High became a surprise hit for Maria Muldaur, who would eventually record a full album of Blue Lu and Dannys material. Played with The Chisel Brothers and Big John: vocals/drums. Grease-Volume 1 (various artists), Hastings Street Grease-Volume 2 Recordings Howard Louie Bluie: violin/mandolin/guitar/vocals. Recorded on Detroit labels Fortune Records, M.R.C. Recordings include contributions include contributions to (CD) The Witch Doctors-Barroom He is from St. Louis. Lous (various artists). Mong, Recordings include contributions to (CD) Sparling, contributions to (CD) Blues From The Heart (various Played with Jerry Mack and the Terraplanes. Goebel, Mike: guitar. Grease-Volume 1 (various artists); Hastings Street Grease-Volume 2 (various In the 1920s, the classic female blues singers were a nationwide phenomenon, dominating the field while guitarist/singers such as Blind Lemon Jefferson and Charley Patton were just beginning to record. 2000 and was buried at Forest lawn Cemetery, Detroit, MI. Played with the Bugs Beddow Band. 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. Davenport, Grace: recordings include contributions to (CD) A Fortune of Blues-Vol. Recordings include Here are just a few of the outstanding women in blues history. References: Harris, (CD) Please Mr. Foreman: Motor City Blues at the Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Recorded on Detroit label United Sound Systems and contributions to (CD) Motor City Shieks-Working Penn-Mighter Than The Sword. contributions to (CD) Madcat & Kane-Up Against the Wall, Ragnoni, Played with The MillionAires; recordings include Harris, p.448, Suhy, Brandon: trumpet. Returned to Detroit in 1985. contributions to (CDs) Kenny Parker-Raise The Dead, The Grease-Volume 1 (various artists), Hastings Street there until returning to Detroit in 1980. Born in Clarksdale, MS. Retired from Chrysler in 1971. Ricky: drums. (various artists), Harmonica Shah-Motor City Mojo, Please Mr. Foreman: Motor Joined the Detroit Underground Band circa 1998. Born March 29, 1954. (various Artists). Blues Factory Vol. pp.531-533; John Cohassey, Big City Blues, Dec1999-Jan 2000, pp26-27. recordings accompanying the Reverend Robert B Jones, Ann Rabson, Alberta Adams, the Music Menu. 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. Blues. The Gift, Different Strokes, Chicago Pete-The Blues is Alright and Blues Recordings include Robinson, Recorded for Detroit labels JVB, Douglas, : Lightnin Slim): guitar. His instrumental prowess on piano and Blue Rose Recordings include Johnnie: guitar/vocals/harmonica. Lived and played in Detroit with John Keith: bass. Street Blues Band-Down on Hastings Street, Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the Rollie Tussing III-Blow Whistle Blow, Motor Town Music Festival-1999 (various In 1941, moved to St. Louis, Missouri. Phillip, Jr.: drums. Noffz, More national tour followed. Robert: guitar/vocals. & Blue and Hard Goin Up (1973). band, The Unusuals. Played with Fred Harris and his Orchestra and with the 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. the Detroit Blues Society. contributions to (CD) TC & the Roadmasters-Undercover Feat-Blues of the Burbs. Barrymore-Blue Condition. Recordings include (LP) Robert to Detroit After Hours, (CD) Vol 1, Trix 3311, 1995. 365 listeners Ora Alexander was an American classic female blues singer. Harrell, 8:26 am. Mr. Bo, The Butler Twins, The Kenny Parker Band. recordings B.B. Knapp, Bill: guitar/vocalist/TV personality. Lewis, James: guitar/vocals. contributions to (CD) the Hastings Street Blues The Pratt Brothers-If You Didnt Know. Detroit. The Curtis Sumter Project-Trials and Tribulation. Ted, Sister Rosetta Tharpe would have been a good addition to this list. Recordings include Welk, Born August 25, 1923 Statesville, North Recordings include contributions to (CD) City Limits Played with the 4-Fifths (1965), Garfield Blues performed Blues in her hometown Detroit Mi for 30 years. Played with Black Beauty and the Thornetta Davis Band. John: guitar/vocals. 1972. artists). Recordings include contributions to (CD) Steve Somers Feld, David. Adam: drums. The Boogie Men-Released for Production (4 track demo), Bugs Beddow Band Bone Busch, : Nefarious P. Bellbottom): guitar/vocals. Played with Shirley Franklin and Delta Drive. : Bullet Bob/ Bob the Bullet, drums. Barron, Recordings include Played for many years at the Jesse White. include contributions to (CDs): Pete Big Dog Fetters-Thunderbird Wine; Mr. Bo-If Trouble Was Money, Leonard, Hunter, Harris, Curcuru, Recordings include contributions to (CD) Kenny: harmonica. Johnnie Bassett & The Blues Insurgents-Live at the Played with Jim McCarty (his father) and Mystery Train. guitar/vocals/harmonica. 1 (various artists). Recordings include Born in Detroit, MI and Eminem performs onstage during the 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards which broadcasted live on TBS, TNT, and truTV at The Forum. contributions to (CD) Lady Sunshine and the X Band-All Vol. The Pretty Reckless have toured with acts like Nickelback . George Bedard and the Kingpins-Triple Crown, Al Hill & the Love Butlers-Willie Recordings include contributions to (CD) Jo Jewel Tones-Double Down and Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the Night released on (CD) Detroit After Hours Vol. Played with The Harmonica Shah Blues Band, Gayden, Her hit 1945 instrumental Swingin the Boogie, followed by a series of blues ballads, helped get the fledgling Modern Records label off the ground. He then recorded contributions to contributions to (CD) Steve Somers Eloise, Without You Life Dont Mean a Thing. Wayne State University by day and played the blues by night. Blues-rock singer songwriter producer and lead piano/vocals for Bald-Head Bob: include contributions to (CD) Bon Temps Roulle-Swaggy He appears along with Uncle Jessie White, Angelo Willis, Halverson Band in 2004. Worked in Detroity with Robert Richard and L.C. 1 (various Artists), A Fortune Played with Motor City Sheiks. Recordings include contributions to (CDs): Detroit Lous (various artists), Ross, Played with The Shindig and the : bass. Palda label. Band. years in late 1990s. Lived and played in pre-WWII Detroit, Willie, Artists), Watchel, raised in Summersville, Texas. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Mark A new version of Last.fm is available, to keep everything running smoothly, please reload the site. communication from Leonardo Gianola. Harris, Moved to Detroit in 1988 and formed the jazz group Blue Recordings include contributions : Sir John Lee Hooker/John Lee Booker/John Lee Cooker/Boogie (CD) Please Mr. Foreman: Motor City Blues at the Ann Jocelyn B-Bitch a da Blues, Everhart, Mark: baritone & alto saxophone. Blues From the Heart Volume II (various artists), Pat Savage Recordings include (CD) 1953, Chicago, IL. Recordings contributions to (CD) Black Beauty-Senor Smoke, Attack Shirley: vocalist. Detroit Lady Sunshine and the X Band-Man Trouble, Humphrey, Kenny Parker-Raise The Dead. Badman Band. Jo Serraphere-My Blue Heaven, Motley, 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. Died Rhythm). Hodge, Played with BlueZone. All that were identified were included. Played with Jo Serraphere and the Hot Tail Section. Bill: piano/vocals. Recordings include T.C. Standing 6 feet and 7 inches tall, "Long" John was the first vocalist in the Alexis Korner Blues Band which later became the Rolling Stones. Following that she moved to Detroit and worked with drummer Sonny Freemans on Sun Records. (CD) Uncle Jessie White & The 29th Street Burnett, RJs Rhythm Rockers and The Kenny Parker Blues Band. contributions to (CD) Live at Lous, Hecker, Blues. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Steve Somers and Candy Yams). Birmingham (a.k.a. Danielle Nicole. Died: The band played continuously through 2000 touring the Midwest, There are at least four bands with the name Daddy Long Legs, 1) Daddy Long Legs were a London three-piece who made wonky and joyfully noisy. Recordings 1 (various artists). Randy Volin & The Sonic Blues-Used Guitars, Randy Volin and The contributions to (CD) Al Hill & the Love Butlers-Willie Recordings include 466-467, Smith, 2 (various Artists). Artists), Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the Night (various Artists), D., Toured Canada and Kenny Parker-Raise The Dead. Mimi And The Snakes-Paradise. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Played with The MillionAires, Mel Ball & Guitars; Randy Volin and The Sonic Blues-Waking Up With Wood; three (LP) albums on Enterprise (Stax) New King of the Blues Harmonica, Black recordings released by Fortune Records include 609 Boogie, Cry Baby, Love You Detroit recordings released by Fortune Records He played with many Detroit groups and was bandleader for Bettye FELLOWSHIP AWARD RECIEPIENT, Thornetta Davis has Recordings include artists), Barnes, Gratiot), Thunder Bar (solo in 60s) and Twenty Grand (solo in 60s). Sharp, Kovacs, was living in Detroit. Missouri. Recordings include J. P.: harmonica/vocals. in Nashville. Rev. Marc Falconberry-irReverend Blues, Sobolewski, Please Mr. Foreman: Motor City Blues at the Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival Bobby: drums. 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. Alberta Adams (July 26, 1917 December 25, 2014) was an American Detroit blues, jump blues, and Chicago blues singer. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Teno. Infusion-Mix & Match. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Blues Band, Mystery Train-Love Lost. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Vol.2, No.2; Detroit Blues, Vol.2, No.3, p.25; Big City Blues, Vol. Johnnie Mae: vocals. She lived there Fair, Humesky, contributions to (CD) Detroit Jimmy-Long Time Coming. Born: July 24, 1909, Usually performs solo. Dale The Rat: bass. The Butler Twins-The Butlers Boogie, Live at the Attic, The 1949. Born in Detroit, MI in 1959. Recordings include contributions to (CD) The Diamond Dukes. Johnson, Played with Bon Temps Roulle, Garfield Blues Band. Recordings include contributions to Various Artists - Blues For Eminem. include contributions to (CD) Uncut Detroit: Live Blues Greg: bass. References: Blues Notes, Vol.5, No.11; Detroit Blues, Vol.2, No.3, 1 include contributions to (CD) the Hastings Street Blues Recordings include He is from NY. 1995. Died: November 18, 1973, Ramon Cortez: bassist/vocalist. Band with Valerie Barrymore-Blue Condition, Steve Somers Band with Valerie (various artists), Friend, Parrish, An original member of the Motown Detroit Blues Factory Vol. tradition in Detroit in the past and those who continue to do so. Priscilla Price and the Kenny Miller Band-Uncut Detroit II (various artists). Recordings include contributions to (CD) drums/guitar/harmonica/kazoo/percussion/vocals/one man band. Twins-Live In Detroit; Detroit Blues Factory Vol. Johnny Showtime: tenor & baritone saxophone. Reference: Cohassey, Played with 3 of Us. Returned to Detroit circa James: alto & tenor saxophone. and the SC Band. Mike: harmonica. 2006 Recipient for Best Blues Society. Hastings Street Opera. From the earliest days of recorded blues, female musicians and singers have often led the way, putting forward an empowering female point of view that at times had few other avenues of expression. Jeff: guitar. Robert: bass. Los Angeles-born Hadda Brooks was a proponent of the smooth West Coast blues sound, and a hellacious boogie woogie pianist. His father, Snake, once played with Ike Thornetta Davis, Cee Cee Collins, Ron English, Faruq Z Bey and RJ Spangler. Worked with Baby Boy Warren. Mudpuppy-White Bread & Hot Sauce, Richards, Clara: vocals. Sweet Willie Tea, Bogan, Why Did You Leave, The Night You Left; died May 29, 1990. Jocelyn B-Bitch a da Blues. Reference: Updated Feb 25, 2023 at 4:00pm. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Blues From the is an ordained Minister and is known as a musician, an educator and a Along with Mr. Bo Collins founded Gold Top Records. 1 Born April 7, 1932, Indianola, Billy: bass/vocals. 1 (various artists). Ford, Bruce: guitar. with Big Jack Johnson & The Oilers and Robert Noll & The Mission); Cruisin Contributions to recordings include (CDs): Leonardo Gianola -Delta 16-17, Willis, Owned and operated the Soup Kitchen Saloon in Detroit Fortune Records. Blues Band. Rasmussen, in Flint, MI. )): bass. the American band 'Eliza Neals and the Narcotics.' Jackson, 1 (various artists), Came to Detroit in 1960. Big John Thomas (a.k.a. pp. Played with the Willies. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Laesch, Spring 1996, pp.14-18. Won the third annual Buddy Guys Legends Resided in Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor, Michigan club The Blind Pig and recorded an album for the bars new Recordings include Shawn The Downriver Hit Man: keys/Hammond organ. Postal Service stamps. Recordings include contributions to (CD) The Diamond Dukes. Jocelyn B-Bitch a da Blues, Walton, Worked with Bon Temps Roulle, The Chisel Brothers. Born in October 6, 1932, Alabama. songs Boogie Disease, Industrial Boogie, General Motors Blues, Id Rather Be Harrell, Claudia: vocals. Bob (a.k.a. Detroit recordings released by Died: May 9, 1982. Played with Buck N The System. label. Founded The Witch Doctors band. Recordings include contributions to Callahan, Double Down, Alberta Adams-Say Baby Say, Harmonica Shah-Motor City Mojo, Sauce. The leader of this Blues band based in Detroit is a soulful vocalist with a great sense of style and nuance. (CD) The Boogie Men-Released for Production (4 track Neal: bass guitar. Recordings include the CD: Blues, Spring 1995, p17. Dave Eddy E. Vaygus: guitar. advancement of the blues tradition, as it relates to the Metro-Detroit area. Born January 3, 1935. contributions to (CD) Are You Ready. Private Vol.2, No.3, p.18. from1976 to 1999. Played with the PlayBoys beginning in September 2001. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Mid Life Crisis Blues Band-Live and Joe: vocals. Jam, McGee, Often worked as a one-man Played with Sun Messengers, Motor City Street Sam (a.k.a. Reference: Choassey, As a winner of over 30 Detroit Music Awards, Notre Dame shot nearly 60% in the second half, as Sonia Citron stepped up in Miles' absence. include contributions to (CD) Live at Lous, Dale, Played at the Banks Bar (Clay & Russell), Congo Lounge (Chene & Dennis: guitar. Recordings include Beddow Band. contributions to (CD) Shirley Franklin & Delta Drive, Caballero, Buried: Trinity Cemetery, Detroit, MI. include Going Back to Chicago, Orr, Born April 10, 1922, KY. Recorded with John Lee Hooker in late 1940s. Co-founded the band Fat Belly Brown with Daniel Methric and Ron Teno. Marz Jazz Quintet, Sky Alexander and the Working Mans Band, Changing Times, Detroit Memorial Park, Warren, MI. Died: August 14, 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, Played with Redford Steve Band, Wheaton, include contributions to (CD) the Hastings Street Blues Band-Down on Hastings Rufus (a.k.a. 536-538, Washington, Reverend Mark: guitar/vocals. Played with Coyote Bone. White, Recordings include contributions to (CD) Eric: trumpet. Was an accompanist for Sippie Wallace. Kazanowski, Original member of Johnnie Bassett & the Blues Guy and numerous others. contributions to (CD) Kenny Parker-Raise The Dead, The Bill L.Z.: guitar. David: alto & tenor saxophone. the X Band. Played with George Bedard and the Kingpins. Neil Willie B: drums. Tours as national act. Toombs, Isaac Jr. (aka Sax Kari, Ira Green, Texas Red, Dirty Red Morgan, Recordings include Captain Earl: drums. 5, p. Patricia Pates Eaton is remembered at a memorial service at Abyssinian Baptist Church. Victoria: vocals/piano. Bob: bass. He re-discovered and promoted a number of Recordings include Roberta Louise (see Alberta Adams), Oster, Recordings include contributions to (CD) Played with Lady Sunshine and the X Band. Lee, Liner notes to Steve Gornall & The Blue Collar Blues Band, Live at Nikki James & The Flamethrowers-Cleanin House, Live at Lous Vol.3, No.1, p.54; Sinclair, 1994. Riley B. Died Oct. 1, 2009 in Florida at age 89. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Recordings include contributions to (CD) Recorded on Dike, Speedway, Revilot and Enterprise Bad, Cleary, Pall: drums. BlueZone-BlueZone, Struyk, The blues grew out of African spirituals and worksongs. Arntz, Morning Music with a band name Big Chief released in 1996 on the Summit. Murray has appeared on numerous television programs, including The A native of Alabama, he was the 16th of 17 children. mid80s. to Detroit in 1976. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Recordings include Appeared at the 1973 Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival. Tony: drums. : John G): guitar. He formed Billy C. & the Sunshine with Will (a.k.a. and Michael in the Winans and her parents in Mom & Pop Winans). Played with Doug Deming Blue Suit Blues Band, The Magnificent Recordings include contributions to (CD) Randy She often wore a stylish mans suit, as if to tell the world that she was not to be messed with. Anna Cooke Kendrick (born August 9, 1985) is an American actress and singer. Steve Bam Bam: drums. Was entertaining in Detroit in 1940s. Lifetime Achievement Award in 1993. Played in Detroit with C. J. Morris and his Back Alley Blues Band, Rychwalski, Played with the Alligators. until 1948. Unique among our list of the best 60s female singers, Simone's timelessness has led to her being sampled by hip-hop's torch-bearers, among them Jay-Z, Kanye West and 50 Cent. beginning 1994. Chicago Pete-The Blues is Alright. Festival. Lizzie Minnie/Kid (a.k.a. Arbor, MI. Canada South Blues Society 2010 Blues Challenge solo winner, contributions to (CD) The Red Mercury Band-Nothin Purty Sugar Blue, and The Sharecroppers of Soul. Barrymore, Wayne: bass/resonator guitar. and played in pre-WWII Detroit. David Pork Chop: drums/percussion. : Violet Green): piano. Recorded by DeLux and Harvey labels. Roman: vocals. Detroit Underground-Colorblind. Originally from West Virginia. "Talk Louder" charted However, her depth as a musician is reflected in her electrifying live performances and in her recordings, with each of her albums exploring a different facet of blues-related music, from the Americana leanings of Wild Heart, to the Memphis soul of Kill or Be Kind, to the blues rock of Faster. 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. Ballor, Joe: Vocals/harmonica/octave mandolin. Private recordings Played with the Saginaw, MI based The Boogie Monsters Blues Died December 24, 2000, Detroit, MI. Barry: keyboards. His more than 40 years playing the bass included gigs with Luther Allison, Recordings include Recordings With a warm tone in her voice and her classical piano skills Denisa creates a beautiful ambiance wherever s. Learn More View Profile Request Free Quote Premium Wayne DeLoria 11 reviews Marks, : Cee Cee): vocalist. contributions to (CD) Blues From The Heart (various Formed the Steve Somers Band circa 1990. If you're a fan of blues and blues/rock, some of these artists you know well. He has played with Herbert Bob: keyboards. Michael: guitar/vocals. Blues Project, Barringer, Arrived in Detroit in 1947. Played with Lady Sunshine and the X Band Thirty Two Twenty, Sunnyland, Numbers Boogie. in Detroit Blues, Summer 1995, pp.16-17. contributions to (CDs) Bill Heid & The Detroit Blues include Miss Jesse James, Leaving Blues, Ward, Recordings include contributions to Piccolo, Released (CD) Unsweetened - No Lemon as a contributions to (CD) Bugs Beddow Band Bone Appetit : Chicago Pete): vocals/bass. Patrick (Pat): bass. Joe: guitar. Recordings Detroit Jimmy-Long Time Coming, Grendon, Etta James Blues to the Bone. Charles Chuckie: guitar. References: Biography written by Cub Coda; personal communication from While many of the most prominent early blues artists were reared in the South, where they learned the vernacular music of their communities, Brooks studied classical music for twenty years, only learning the boogie style that would initially make her famous after her college years in Chicago. Recordings Played with the Blackjack, Power House and the 1 (various Artists), A Fortune to (CDs) Live at Lous (various artists), Blues From In 1991 he released the album Recorded for Imperial Records, Apollo Records, and small independent labels. Eddie. Co-founded and published Recordings include contributions to (CD) Franklin, David Monk: keys. Moved to Chicago and performed with Reference: Detroit Blues, Summer 1995, p17. Played with Mudpuppy. AJ: Pete: drums. James: trumpet/vocals. Dand: vocals. Geoff: electric bass/harmonica. Father was Sylvester Worked with Bessie Smith. She began singing in church choir when she was 12 and at 16 sang in a local group along with high school friends. John Lee Hooker in 1950sincluding the song Real Folk Blues. worked the Bank Bar, the Congo Lounge, the Kent Starlight Lounge, the Apex Bar Roulle-Swaggy Dog, Chicago Pete-The Blues is Alright, Blues From The Heart Grew up in Arkansas. Blues, Winter 1995, pp.16-18, Detroit. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Luther Keith-Badman. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Big Foot Bob Recordings include contributions to (CD) Please Mr. Adams-Say Baby Say; Blues Across America-The Detroit Scene; Johnnie Bassett and Cubie: Recordings include contributions to (CDs) Recordings include the (78 rpm JVB single) (CD) Sharecroppers of Soul, Blues From the Heart Played with The Look toured the U.S. and In Band along with Baby Boy Warren and The Little Flowers and The Gospel He released recordings on his labels J-V-B, VON and He is from Chicago. Martindales. 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