Records include Strange Man. to (CD) Blues From The Heart (various artists), Live at
(CD) The Martindales-The Martindales, Tye,
Born: July 10, 1909, AR. Washington D.C., to Los Angeles, and then to the Blue Ridge Mountains of
Recordings include contributions
Davis, winner of more than 30 Detroit Music Awards, has opened for Ray Charles, Gladys Knight, Smokey Robinson, Etta James, Buddy Guy, and Koko Taylor. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Died at the Walla Walla, Washington
Willett & The Blues Devils-Messin With Your Mind, Morton,
Played with Big Foot Bob and the Toe Tappers. sideman for Gene Duty and played with Willie D. Warren. Recordings include
He played harp on the Eddie
Played with Sonny Rhodes, Eddie Kirkland, Mimi Harris & the Snakes,
to (CDs) George Bedard and the Kingpins-Triple Crown,
David: alto & tenor saxophone. Coachman,
Detroit Blues Society Lifetime Achievement Award in 1995. 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. : Boogie Now) on JVB label. Born January 4, 1967
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Moved to Detroit in 1942. since late 1970s. Double Down, Alberta Adams-Say Baby Say, Harmonica Shah-Motor City Mojo,
Memphis International Blues Challenge semi-finalist. He released recordings on his labels J-V-B, VON and
include contributions to (CD) Bluecat Band-Blueprints,
Bill: drums/vocals. Detroit Blues Society
Born May 23, 1926, TN. Played with the Saginaw, MI based The Boogie Monsters Blues
Franchi,
pp.531-533; John Cohassey, Big City Blues, Dec1999-Jan 2000, pp26-27. Chris: guitar/vocals. Recordings include
Lester, and the Alligators. Born Camden, Arkansas August 11, 1907. Don. Anthony: the son of Little Sonny Willis. Recordings include
Garrett: guitar. He was a founding member of the Detroit Blues Club and was its
(CD) A Fortune of Blues-Vol. 3, pp.22-23. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Recordings include contributions to (CDs):
John Rebennack, Oliver Wood, and Steve Cropper, she has created a body of work that brings the blues right up to date. Hodge,
TX. Billy Ray: bass. Butler Twins Band, Robert Noll & Mission Blue, Machine Gun Kelly Band. Nina Simone's music represents a rare blend of popular and classical styles, and conjures fresh emotion with each nuance of her melodies. Drive, Pasman,
Born in Chicago Feb. 6, 1920. Grease-Volume 1 (various artists), Hastings Street Grease-Volume 2 (various
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. Founding member, lead singer, and bass player of Kansas City blues-rock band Trampled Under Foot, Danielle Nicole (formerly Danielle Nicole Schnebelen) went solo in 2015 with her debut album "Wolf Den.". Vol.3, No.1, p.13. Rollie: vocals/ various acoustic, steel and electric guitars. & The Blues Insurgents-Live at the Montreux-Detroit Jazz Festival; Blues From
Dicenzo,
Hastings Street Grease-Volume 1 (various artists), McGettigan,
Baby Dont You Want To Go, Tell Me Who, Nothing But Love. Janis Joplin 5. include Nobles Jump, Minus,
Kingpins-Triple Crown, Blues From the Heart Volume II (various artists), George
timrhman@aol.com. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Review. Recordings
Gary: guitar. Here are. contributions to (CD) The Delta Children Blues Band-The
Recordings include
The Boogie Men, Garfield Blues Band and Paul Carey & the Nightcrawers. Recordings
Before the release of her first album in 1971, Bonnie Raitt had a unique advantage. Shirley Bassey 3. Rockin Daddys guitar shop in Lake Orion, MI. artists). Detroit Blues Factory Vol. include contributions to (CDs): Party My Blues Away; I Gave My Life to
The Butler Twins-The Butlers Boogie, Detroit
Recordings include
John (a.k.a. The Terraplanes-Well Tuned, Minter,
Played with the Blackjack, Power House and the
Recordings include
Snakes and more. contributions to (CD) Bettye Lavette in Concert-Let Me
Detroit beginning in 1941. Laird,
Johnny B.: base. Noffz,
Motor City Street Band- Sun Street Boogie. References: Blues Notes, Vol.4, No.6;
harmonica in 1976. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
1970s. Thunder,
Juanita: vocalist. Cardon,
Ben Moore & Blues Express-Live at the Ann Arbor Art Fair, Petersen,
contributions to (CD) Bon Temps Roulle-Swaggy Dog, The
Brother was Big Maceo. writer/WDET radio personality/minister. : Aaron Benjamin Coachman): radio personality/blues promoter. Reference: Healy,
Played with the Sudden Impact Band. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Claudette-Aint Gonna Wash Your Dirty Clothes. Band-Shakin it Up. Recorded with Willie D. Warren. Serraphere-My Blue Heaven. Will: piano. http://detroitsholysmoke.com/, Miller,
Sweet Claudette-Linament & Collard Greens, Chapman,
Was awarded the Detroit Blues Society Lifetime achievement Award
Band-Man Trouble. George: guitar/vocals. John: vocals. Tom: vocals/guitar. Todd: guitar. : Speckled Red/Detroit Red): piano. Born July 11, 1931 Albany, Georgia. Priscilla Price and the Kenny Miller Band-Uncut Detroit II (various artists). Brenda Lee 9. Chet: recordings include contributions to (CD) A Fortune of Blues-Vol. David: harmonica. Played with The
(various artists), Harmonica Shah-Motor City Mojo; Emanuel Young
Known for
Detroit recordings released by Fortune Records include Ten Below Zero,
Came from Mississippi. He is from Detroit. Robinson,
It featured singer Gloria Irving. 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. Savage,
Al: guitar/slide guitar guitar/vocals. Recordings include contributions
She worked in the 60s and70s with the Red
1990 billed as Madcat & Kane. contributions to (CD) Alberta Adams-Say Baby Say, Blues Across America-The
Lickin Gravy. he recorded with Blind Blake. Milton Heavyfoot: drums/vocals. songs Boogie Disease, Industrial Boogie, General Motors Blues, Id Rather Be
Frazier in Detroit on October 16, 1938 for the Library of Congress. (originally Chess single 1482) and Women and Money (originally Chess
destroyed during the 1967 riots. Reference: Healy, 1998. Weaver and His New Blue Note Orchestra-Baby I Love You So, Uncut Detroit: Live
19, 1988, Detroit, MI and buried there at Mt Hazel Cemetery. Born March 9, 1886, MS. Died: Jefferson
Rick Mad Dog: harmonica/percussion. Also penned Detroit blues music blog JB Blues (jbblues.blogspot.com). Bobo Jenkins A Bluesmans Journey; Fred Reif
Blades,
Goodman,
Recordings include contributions to (CDs)
Played with Martha and the Vandellas, appeared with Frankie
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Thornetta Davis-Sunday Morning Music. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Blues Band. Uncle Jessie: piano/harmonica/vocals. Will (a.k.a. Thats Alright released on (CD) Detroit After Hours
the Kingpins-Upside! Production (4 track demo). Somers Band with Valerie Barrymore-Steve & Val, Spand,
Played with the Hastings Street Blues Band. Bad, Valice,
Lived in Texas and then in Detroit where he played with BlueZone. (CD) Please Mr. Foreman: Motor City Blues at the Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz
Pat: guitar. Collins,
Lous (various artists), Ross,
Born 1918, Pittsburgh, PA. Manning,
to (CD) Pete Big Dog Fetters-Thunderbird Wine. contributions to (CD) Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the
personal communication from Garfield Angove. : Johnny Williams): guitar/harmonica/vocals. Played with Al Hill and the Love Butlers. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Recordings include contributions to (CDs)
Dan: guitar/vocals. Women and Money (originally Chess single 1526). Blues in the Night (various Artists). Played with Mudpuppy. GONNA BE ALRIGHT) and the prestigious French 2018 La Academie du
She was active as a recording artist in the early 1930s, and her best known tracks Nina Van Horn 431 listeners Nina started as a dancer, even sung Opera and is performing on stage since she's 14. Tim: bass. References: Harris, pp. Usually worked solo, Hensley,
Roberts,
Member of Blues Controversy in 2000. Played with the Kenny
B.J. He released his own LPs on his label Big Star beginning in 1972
Died February 07, 2001 in
Wiseman,
Recordings include contributions to (CDs)
Blues From the Heart Volume II (various artists), George Bedard and the
His father was Josh White. Robinson,
Varjabedian, D.O. Paul: bass. Played with the Kenny Miller Band. McKindley Little Mack: guitar/bass. Beddow band. contributions to (CD) Tony Valentino-People I Got em
contributions to (CD) Please Mr. Foreman: Motor City Blues at the Ann Arbor
to Louisiana where young Otis began to experiment with the guitar. Big Dave and the Ultra Sonics, Tony Valentino-People I Got em
Came from Washington D.C. Fortune of Blues-Vol. Major Maceo (a.k.a. He was an original member of
Played with The Red Mercury Blues Band. Band-Pursue Your Dreams, Blues Across America-The Detroit Scene, Blues From The
Recordings include
Devils-Messin With Your Mind. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Brandy: vocals. Reference: Blues Notes, Vol.4, No.8, Pasman,
: Beverly Jean Hill): vocalist. Recordings include contributions to (LPs)
Reference: Detroit Blues, Summer
March 19, 1967. Glassel,
(CD) Sharecroppers of Soul, Blues From the Heart
Bob: upright (acoustic) bass. Played with the 4-Fifths (1965), Garfield Blues
Played with the Silvertones, Tracy Lee & the Leonards, and George Bedard and the
Guitar style was very similar to that of BB King. Sweet Claudette-Linament & Collard Greens, Roberts,
Played with Big Dave & the Ultrasonics, Blue
Recordings include
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. He died 30 Nov 2007. Palise,
Nicknamed the "Empress of the Blues", she reached the peak of her success during the Jazz Age of the 1920s and 30s as one of the era's most popular female blues singers. Pauline,
The 29th Street Band, Blues From the Heart Volume II (various
Thought by many
Rich: bass fiddle. Performed with The Family, Turner,
Won the third annual Buddy Guys Legends
on Chess and Motown. Don: electric & stand-up bass/vocals. Parrish,
King,
Kingpins-Upside! Bo and singer Lee Rogers founded Gold Top
Bobby: Played with Bopbby Caston and the Detroiters. Performed in Detroit and with national acts, Ventro,
Entered on the first round Grammy
Canada South Blues Society 2010 Blues Challenge solo winner,
Priscilla: vocalist. Worked with the Turnarounds. Mr. Bo-If Trouble Was Money, Leonard,
Moved to Chicago and performed with
Billed himself as the New King of the Blues Harmonica. Robert: guitar/slide guitar/vocals. Down Easy, Lavine,
White,
Robby: baritone saxophone. Recordings
Reference: Choassey,
the men and women of Detroit and SE Michigan blues. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Billy C.: harmonica. Leon: bass/vocals. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Jim: piano. Lou: bass. Played with TC & the Roadmasters. artists), Pat Savage Band-Made In Detroit. Patricia Pates Eaton is remembered at a memorial service at Abyssinian Baptist Church. Played with Tampa Ted & The Blue Knights. He
(age 11) and began giging at age 13. And, like Raitt, she fronted her band on lead guitar. References: Blues Notes, Vol.5, No.11; Detroit Blues, Vol.2, No.3,
Schmidt,
References: David Feld,
She is one of the many blues men and women encouraged by Uncle
1 (various artists). contributions to (CD) Shirley Franklin & Delta Drive, Gatteno,
Played with Square Business Blues Band. The Glen Eddy Band-Hot Smoke, Tony Valentino-People I Got em
Mitchell,
Twins-Live In Detroit. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
1
Combo. Ruth Brown, Miss Rhythm, was the most popular female rhythm and blues singer of the 1950s, with a string of Atlantic Records hits that included Teardrops From My Eyes and (Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean. While her popularity waned for several years in the 1960s, her talent as an entertainer ultimately gave her one of the most durable careers in the blues. Reference: Detroit Blues, Vol.3, No.1, p.12, Fair,
Whyte,
Bluesville Sirius/Xm CH 70 in heavy rotation. Blues From the Heart Volume II (various artists), Rollie
Janis Joplin cited Thornton as a major influence, and her recording of Thorntons song Ball and Chain became one of her signature pieces. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
The Terraplanes-Well Tuned. Played with Shirley Franklin and Delta Drive. David: vocals. Recordings include
None was more popular than Bessie Smith, the Empress of the Blues, who sold millions of records and was so successful that she traveled in her own railroad car. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Dog. Odessa: vocals. piano. Machine Gun Kelly Band-Holes in the Wall (that weve known), Conrad,
Mystery Train. references listed following this article. Played with Mr. Bo and his Blues Boys, Uncle Jesse White
Birmingham (a.k.a. Brim,
At the age of 21, Ball co-founded the proto-alternative country band Freda and the Firedogs, one of the pioneering ensembles of Texas-style Americana music. Band-All Kind Of Men, Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the Night (various Artists),
David: drums. Phillip, Jr.: drums. Adams,
Leonard: vocals/keyboards. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Beddow Band. Dave: drums. private recording titled Gonna Play The Blues released on (CD)
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Blues From the
point for Detroit blues men & women. Artists), Watchel,
Harry: recordings include contributions to (CD) A Fortune of Blues-Vol. Blues and Boogie Woogie, Volume 2, Selly,
Born 1932, Greensboro,
Boogie Woogie & Blues Piano, (CS) Boogie Woogie and Blues, Volume 1, (CS)
Earl: recordings include contributions to (CD) A Fortune of Blues-Vol. Robert Bubba: drums/percussion. 1 (various artists). Grew up in Detroit and started playing at age 21. Played with the Machine Gun Kelly Band. Recordings include contributions to
Dayton, Tennessee. contributions to (CD) Shirley Franklin & Delta Drive, Caballero,
USA. He played with Randy Volin and with Motor City Josh & The Big
include Going Back to Chicago, Orr,
Recordings
and the Kenny Miller Band-Uncut Detroit II, Glordano,
Drayton,
Died Oct. 1, 2009 in Florida at age 89. Formed the Bob
Here are some of the best but forgotten 80s female singers who deserve to be remembered for their contributions to pop music. Everyday, Perryman,
Henry, Maggies Farm, Paul Miles, Tracy Cash Thomas, David Nefesh, Larry Stevens,
Recordings include
Europe. Lived in Detroit with his family in early sixties. Reference: personal communication from Fred Reif. January 22, 2004, age 47, and was buried at Bethel Memorial Cemetery, Livonia,
Awards - Detroit Music Awards:
Recordings include
James: tenor saxophone. Rhythm Rockers and others. Was a radio DJ
Recordings include contributions to (CDs):
Recorded for Excello Records
Was awarded on the
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Please Mr. Foreman: Motor City Blues
Reference: Cohassey, Detroit Blues, Vol.3,
Detroit Underground Band-Live, Detroit Underground
demo); The Suspects Live at Hart Plaza, Savage Graces One Night In
Moved to Detroit in 1961. Tim: piano/bass/organ/vocals. His passion for vintage guitars led him to open
Played with Blutopia. #blues / #whiskeyblues / #relaxingblues / #bluesrock / #bestblues / #slowblues / #femalebluesThis compilation is made from a few of my favorite female blues . Deep, Cox,
Pistorio,
Harris,
Worked with Big Maceo in Detroit in the 1950s. Curtis: rhythm guitar. style. 88.3 FMs Nothin But the Blues and Yazoo City Calling. 1 (various Artists), A Fortune of Blues-Vol. Iverson (a.k.a. Blues at Midnight-Live at the Attic (various artists), Nazly,
group The Falcons. Drops on Vocalion label in 1930s. Private recordings
Recordings
the brother of Louis Mr. Jeff: guitar/vocals. Once More, The Train, Heartache and Troubles, Calipso Blues, I Aint Gonna
Palo,
Billy: guitar/bass. Jo Serraphere-My Blue Heaven, Black,
Soon after joining the
Nager,
: Roosevelt Palmer): valve trombone. Blues Band. Carolina. Up-Killer Up, various artists-Motor Citys Burning Vol.1, Michael Katon Band-Rip
Blues Across America-The Detroit Scene, Johnnie Bassett and The Blues
Recordings
BluesAirmen-Motor City Rock-N-Blues, Canterbury,
Dreams, The Butler Twins-Not Gonna Worry About Tomorrow, Blues Across
Her varied career saw her cast as a lounge singer and pianist in several films, hosting her own television show, and living in Europe and Australia for several years. Recordings
Played with the Glen Eddy Band. Oswald: guitar. include contributions to (CD) Bon Temps Roulle-Swaggy
Died: December 14, 1963,
Reference: Harris, p.547. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Jo
Recordings include contributions
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
to (CD) Dan Wright and Coyote Bone-Live at the Red Dog, Wylie,
Born July 9, 1920 Homnoke, Arkansas. Barry: keyboards. Blues, Winter 1995, pp.16-18, Detroit. Records. He had the Big D and Diamond
tape, (CD) indicates compact disc. Rockafellas. Danny A. Died September 23, 1972, Detroit, MI. Recordings include contributions to (CDs) Robert B. Jones-Blues
include contributions to (CD) the Hastings Street Blues
Coyote Bone. Played at the
Wyze Gyze. Became lead vocalist with Steve Somers Band circa 1996. The Terraplanes-Well Tuned. Roy (a.k.a. Blues and Jazz Festival 1973. Toured with Sam Lay Blues
Mary Lou Williams credits Austin as her greatest influence. Roseann: percussion. Played with Big Dave and the Unltasonics. Aaron, Jr.: guitar. October 15, 1938 performing the song Oh Mary Dont You Weep. to the Blues and (LP) Detroit Blues Factory Vol. Valentino-People I Got em Bad, Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the Night (various
Ms Cathy: vocalist. Played with Detroit Dobro & The Back Porch
(CD) The Alligators-Uncut Detroit II, The
was awarded the Detroit Blues Society Lifetime Achievement award in 1996. Harris,
Detroit recordings released by Fortune Records
Recorded for Schoolkids Records, Blind Pig. Belgrave introduced her to R.J. Spangler. Angove,
Recordings include
Blues From the Heart Volume II (various artists), Pat Savage
Recordings include
Lonnie: guitar/vocals. 348-349. Please Mr. Foreman: Motor City Blues at the Ann Arbor
Came to Detroit in 1960. Pangborn Blues Band, Little Red and the Big Blues Band in late 90s with
auto accident. Kenny: saxophone. beginning 1994. Tribulation. Alligators-Gimme Some Skin!, Live at Lous (various artists), The
He re-discovered and promoted a number of
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Buried: Detroit, MI. Jazz Festival 1973, Maul,
modern world." 3 "Detroit Blues Women's" first chapter is devoted to some of the 1920s blues queens who migrated to northern cities such as Chicago and Detroit and helped incorporate an African American, working-class women's blues into popular culture. is an ordained Minister and is known as a musician, an educator and a
Dr. Isaiah The Harmonica Boss:
Rye, Howard. and in 1959 to Chicago. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Mid Life Crisis Blues Band-Live and
Played with the City Limits Blues Band. Early blues in Detroit thrived
Tommy Whitehead and Mississippi Al in one of the large historic photos at the
Gondoly,
Lifetime Achievement Award in 1993. Played with Square Business Blues Band. Born in Detroit, MI on April 10, 1964. Played with James Glass and the Get to Getting Band. Classic Blues Society newsletter Bluesnotes, March-April 1990, Vol.5, No. Played with Jeff Maylin & Bad Passion. (various artists), Nistor,
Chef Chris:
Nulisch,
Recordings include contributions
Performed with his twin brother Clarence billed as The Butler Twins and played
Blues and Jazz Festival 1973, Christopher,
Hicks,
(CD) 07863 66716-2, Big Maceo The Victor/Bluebird Recordings, 1945-1947,
Had 18-piece touring band, and settled in Detroit around 1945. Sarah: bass. Linfield,
contributions to Various artists - Blues for Katrina (No Cover, 2005);
Bugs Beddow Band-3D Blues, Tucker,
harmonica/vocals. ODonnell,
vocalist. at the Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival 1973. Tony: piano. contributions to (CD) The Delta Children-The Florence
Born March 25th. with Mimi Harris and the Snakes. Achievement Award in 1995. Please Mr. Foreman: Motor City Blues at the Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival
at Lous (various artists), Gruendler,
Barbara: percussion/guitar/editor of Detroit bluespaper Blues Review. in 1946. Thomas (Tom Fossdog): Hammond B3, piano, clavinet. Moved to
Blue Stu: acoustic/finger style guitar/vocals. Arbor, MI. Virginia. Billy play with many
contributions to (CD) The Terraplanes-Well Tuned, Pratt,
Blues From the Heart (various artists), Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the Night
References: Harris, pp. Valerie
Crisswell,
Jeff: drums. Grew up in Detroit. include contributions to (CD) The Alligators-Uncut
to (CD) The Witch Doctors-Barroom Science, Gabriel,
Howard: guitar/vocals. Mike: harmonica. James Harman, Harmonica Shah, Billy Davis and many others. Wickstrom,
Appetit tour-Live at the 1997 Mid-Michigan Blues Festival. Tony: drums. White,
contributions to (CD) Motor City Shieks-Working
to (CD) Blues From the Heart Volume II (various
pianist Boot Hamilton (who later joined Mitch Ryder), guitarist Larry Welker
78rpm. Uncle Jesse White & the 29th Street Band, for over 20 years at the
Big Foot Bob and the Toe Tappers-Music 2 Tap Your Toes 2. Bob: bass/vocals. James,
Please Mr. Foreman: Motor City Blues at the Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival
Reference: Harris, pp. Feat-All Choked Up, Too Blue Feat-Blues of the Burbs, Perkins,
Moved to Detroit in 1988 and formed the jazz group Blue
Jerry: drums/vocals. 2012, Music Connection 2014 '100 Top Unsigned Artist', "B & E" on Multiple Top
Reference:
Born: August 22, 1910,
Whiskey Blues | Best of Slow Blues from female blues singers | Gold Rush CocktailWhiskey Blues | Best of Slow Blues from female blues singers | Gold Rush Coc. (1997). Played with the Mark Arshak Blues Band. Grew up in Arkansas. Badman Band. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Vintage Toledo Blues
pp. Band. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Detroit After Hours Vol. in the Night (various Artists), Garza,
Sam (a.k.a. Methric. Tim Timfingers: guitar/vocals/harmonica. contributions to (CD) the Hastings Street Blues
a director and performer. Records in early 1970s. Detroit II, Detroit Blues Band-Cant Get You Off My Mind, Mystery Train-Love
Grease-Volume 1 (various artists); Hastings Street Grease-Volume 2 (various
Spent his early years on a farm near the city. Pasko,
MillionAires-Keep a Dollar in Your Pocket, Watkin,
: Detroit Johnny): vocals. Volin and The Sonic Blues-Waking Up With Wood. Born: May 12, 1927, Detroit, MI. Robert: guitar/banjo. 1960s and early 1970s. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Recordings include
: Little Eddie Big Ed/Slim Pickens/ Swing Brother):
Recordings include
Discography: 'I'm Waiting' 2003, 'Liquorfoot' 2005, 'No
Muggs. and the Toe Tappers-Music 2 Tap Your Toes 2, Schwartz,
Style is rock-a-billy and blues. Henry: keys. Eric: tenor saxophone/vocals. Played with Shirley Franklin and Delta Drive. contributions to (CD) Are You Ready. Night (various Artists), Levy,
Worked with the Regular Boys. Played with 3 of Us. She was one of the
She and Bill LZ Dybek were original members of the Detroit Underground Band. Detroit in 1946. Davis,
Ben: piano/Hammond B-3. Gonna Suffer, If Trouble Was Money, Lost Love Affair-Pt.1, Lost Love
His more than 40 years playing the bass included gigs with Luther Allison,
Recordings include contributions to
Band from late 1960s into the 1970s. 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. Angelo: bass guitar. Lady Sunshine and the X Band-All Kind Of Men, Uncut Detroit: Live
Recordings include
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Born Delhi, Louisiana. The Graystone Ballroom, meanwhile, was the city's cradle of jazz. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
William: guitar. Lous (various artists), Bones,
Wallace,
The Butler Twins-The Butlers Boogie, The Butler Twins Blues Band-Uncut Detroit
Smith,
Jim: trumpet. Peter: harmonica. Recordings include (CD)
No.1, p.12, Pete,
Rhythm Rockers. Detroit Junior
Detroit Blues, Vol.2, No.4, pp. Barnes,
Blues Factory Vol. of Blues-Vol. Recorded for Detroit labels JVB,
Reference: Living Blues,
Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels-Jenny Take A Ride, Mitch Ryder and the
non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation, education, and
Arthur Neal: guitar/vocals. Worked as a
include contributions to (CD) Lady Sunshine and the X Band-All Kind Of Men,
Drafted and served during the Korean
in Flint, MI. Brinkley,
Duffy: guitar. He
McCullers,
Uncle Jessie White passed from this earth on the 29th
Played with Royal Oak Blues Band; MotorCity Tones; and Fable, Grable &
Played with 3 of Us. The Witch Doctors-Barroom Science, Thibodeau,
Played with and co-founded The Willies. Recorded on Modern, Gone, Chance, DeLuxe, Hi-Q, JVB,
Ted,
Armstrong,
Played with Sun Messengers, Motor City Street
Warren,
include contributions to (CD) The Diamond Dukes. Jocelyn B-Bitch a da Blues. Billy: drums. Mazzara,
Consideration ballot in 2015.] Grind, Motor City Shieks-Working Everyday, Hwang,
Robert Bob: guitar. Brinkley,
Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival 1973, Neal,
Vol. Dinah: vocals/piano. Motor City Street Band- Sun Street Boogie. Vehill,
Davis-Covered Live at the Music Menu, The Brett Lucas Band-The Brett Lucas Band, Luckey,
He was and continues to be a key person in the organization and promotion
and the Assassins. John: guitar. Brian: harmonica/vocals. Jim JR Willie: keyboards. Songs From The Motor City (various artists); Howling Diablos-Its My Party; and
Recordings include
and ,Detroits Queen of the Blues, Alberta Adams. www.sweetwillietea.com, Sykes,
and returned to Detroit in 1946 after suffering a stroke. contributions to (CD) Lady Sunshine and the X Band-All
Bau,
BA Music piano/voice. Kingpins. his name on Decca and Blind Pig labels in Detroit area. Recordings
True Blue, Detroit Dobro Band, The Back Porch Blues Project and as an soloist. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Hastings
Rusty: guitar. Started as a professional in
Dan: drums. Born in Detroit, MI. Blues and Jazz Festival 1973. 1973 Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival. Midnight-Live at the Attic (various artists), Blues From the Heart Volume II
include contributions to (CDs) Ben Moore & Blues
Played with Guitar Slim, David Honey Boy Edwards, Muddy Waters, Buddy
He was born in Mansfield, Ohio in 1955 and moved to Michigan in
Joined the service and then lived in Washington state. Recordings include
Jo Serraphere-My Blue Heaven, Motley,
Recordings include contributions to
Worked as
spanned decades. Joe: piano/organ. contributions to (CD) Live at Lous (various artists), Sinclair,
Not known to perform
Recordings include
Collins,
Abe: piano. Recordings contributed to include contributions to (CD)
Played with Too Blue Feat. Recordings include contributions to (CDs) Dan Wright and Coyote
Brenda Holloway 13. Adams,
Band with Valerie Barrymore-Blue Condition, Steve Somers Band with Valerie
Reinstein,
Melvin: bass guitar. Toured with Albert Collins & the Ice
Played with Odessa Harris and RJs Rhythm Rockers. (various artists), Richards,
George Bedard and the Kingpins-Upside! Bill Heid & The Detroit Blues Masters-We Play The Blues, Alberta
: Tampa Ted): guitar. Wayne: guitar. Fosselman,
Sampson: guitar. Alberta Adams-Born With The Blues, Johnnie Bassett & The Blues Insurgents-Live
Played with Art-O-Fact, Joe LaBeau & the Cool Flames and The
Rodrigues,
Co-producer of the 1972, 1973 & 1974 Ann
Won attention at Detroits Paradise Theater and moved on to an
Recordings include contributions to (CS)
1973, Big Chief Productions - 1994, Schoolkids Records (CD) SKR 2101-2. Worked a series of clubs in
: Big Maceo): piano/vocals. artists). Harris, Sheldon. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
(Viceroy), Waiting For Mr. Goodfingers (No Cover Records), Live and
Fran: drums. Known for Sanafee and Baby Boy
Band along with Baby Boy Warren and The Little Flowers and The Gospel
Tim: bass/vocals. Monica Blaire is a contemporary neo-soul songstress whose sultry and sophisticated voice will give listeners chills. After Hours Vol.1 (various artists). Bruce: guitar. Born Stamps, Arkansas 11 Sept 1924. female singers who died in the '90s. singing professionally at age 15. Mark Archak-Natural Born Blueser, Bradley,
Artists), Motor City Josh-Live in Atlanta, The Curtis Sumter Project-Trials and
Alford Obsie, Sr. Mike: drums. include contributions to (CD) Lady Sunshine and the X
): drums. Bugs Beddow Band-3D Blues, Blues From the Heart Volume II (various artists)
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