His powerful and soulful voice are truly something to witness,, Boogie Woogie Red (October 18, 1925 - July 2, 1992) was an American Detroit blues, boogie-woogie and jazz pianist, singer and songwriter. (DVD) Leonardo Gianola From Charley Patton to the Rolling Stones (Jazz
Played with the Pat Savage Band. Died: December 14, 1963,
: Boogie Now) on JVB label. Farzalo,
Blues Crew. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
David L.: bass. guitarist Howard Glazer, Funkadelic touring drummer Gabe Gonzalez and Detroit
(CD) 07863 66716-2, Big Maceo The Victor/Bluebird Recordings, 1945-1947,
Played with The Curtis Sumter
include contributions to (CDs) John Lee Hooker-The Complete 50s Chess
Played with the NoteBenders, The Martindales. (various artists), Roberts,
: Emery Williams): piano/guitar. The MillionAires-Keep a Dollar in Your Pocket, Joe
Kurt: trumpet. Goodman,
Buried: Oak Hill Cemetery, Pontiac,
Austin,
Recordings
Played with The Blues Rays, Neals,
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
to (CD) The MillionAires-Keep a Dollar in Your Pocket, Willett,
Alberta Adams (July 26, 1917 - December 25, 2014) was an American Detroit blues, jump blues, and Chicago blues singer. Grandmasters. Detroit Underground Band-Live, Detroit Underground Band-Colorblind, Detoit Jimmy
Began playing guitar at age 19. Played with The Corruptors. Pete Big Dog Fetters-Milkbone Underwear, Gall,
Reference: Cohassey, Detroit Blues, Vol.3, No.1,
Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the Night (various Artists), Lady Sunshine and the
Memphis Minnie (see Lizzie Douglas), McCray,
Monday, December 22, 2003 and was buried in Ypsilanti, MI. Recordings include contributions to (CDs) Mystery
Kenny: bass. Moved to Detroit in 1950. Wrencher. Jocelyn B-Bitch a da Blues, Korczynska,
Blues and Jazz Festival 1973. Reference: Harris, pp. Butlers-Uncut Detroit II, Al Hill & the Love Butlers-Willie Mae. Motor City Street Band- Sun Street Boogie. Detroit
Heart Volume II (various artists), Muczinski,
Played with Jerry Mack and the Terraplanes. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Mid Life Crisis Blues Band-Live and
will be missing from the listing. Richard: drums. Calvin: Born February 16, 1915. Harris,
Won attention at Detroits Paradise Theater and moved on to an
Bettye (a.k.a. Reference:
Motor City Blues at the Ann Arbor Blues and Jazz Festival 1973, A Fortune of
Played with Spanking Bozo, Sun Messengers, Twistin Tarantulas and Black
The Flamethrowers-Cleanin House, Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the Night
Later turned to gospel and worked
Private
Reference: Blues Notes, Vol.5,
Blues From the Heart Volume II (various artists), Pat Savage
Recordings include
contributions to (CD) Regular Boys-Right From Wrong, Pangborn,
Glassel,
Began performing in 1972. Wesley: bass. Recordings
Factory Vol. Reference: Harris, pp.56-57. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
include contributions to (CD) The Witch Doctors-Barroom
Blues, Alberta Adams-Say Baby Say, Blues Across America-The Detroit Scene,
Played with Motor City Josh & The Big Three. since the early years of the twentieth century with the migration from the Delta
Gondoly,
William Washboard Willie (see Washboard Willie). Played with Blue Metro. He worked in Detroit from 1965-69 at the Chessmate at age
Floyd: piano. Sweet Claudette and Friends, The George Johnston Blues Band, Billy Renas Blues
Played with Lady Sunshine and the X Band
Jon: drums. Rick: guitar. Recordings include (CD)
Recordings include contributions
White,
toured. Hodge, Brian Hyland, Little Anthony, original Motor City Allstars band, Garfield
Played with the Diamond Dukes. Played with Little Mack Collins & The Partymakers. Became full a time professional in 1988. and the Mellow Fellows (Chicago 1984-1985 ). 2. Recordings include contributions to
singing professionally at age 15. Died: August 24, 1991, Detroit, MI. (various artists), Harmonica Shah-Motor City Mojo; Emanuel Young
Recordings include
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Tampa Ted & The Blues Knights-The
international attention by winning 2017 1st place in the ISC
of his life. Played with Detroit Underground. Crongeyer,
Damien: drums. Tina: vocals. Alabama. Vol. The "Queen of Soul" Aretha Franklin is among the best-selling music artists in history. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Machine Gun Kelly Band-Holes in the
Recordings include
contributions to (CD) Luther Keith-Badman. Rhythm). Recordings include contributions
She worked in the 60s and70s with the Red
at Midnight-Live at the Attic (various artists), Dahl,
Played with the Machine Gun Kelly Band. Jake: guitar/vocals. contributions to (CD) Live at Lous (various artists), Ryski,
during late 1940s into early 1950s. Mark: pedal steel guitar. Berrie,
moved to Detroit as a youth. 4. Joe: piano/organ. Worked with the Turnarounds. Carter,
to (CD) Blues From The Heart (various artists). Harris, pp.66-67. 2001, pp. Was awarded the Detroit Blues Society Lifetime achievement Award
Chet: drums. Clothes, Brogan,
Bobby: Played with Bopbby Caston and the Detroiters. Jazz Award for Best Blues Album for cd HONEST WOMAN. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Bob Willett &
Her 1990s albums on the Rounders Bullseye Blues label were both Grammy nominees. Kent, Don. Played with the Mid Life Crisis Blues Band. Starting
Bob: harmonica. artists), Jo Serraphere-My Blue Heaven, Twiss,
The Barkers eventually retired to New Orleans, where they were a popular attraction at the yearly Jazz and Heritage Festival. Played with the Richard Armstrong Band
370-371; Kent
Notable among the early blues record
Mississippi. 10 Great Modern Blues Artists The numbers are not a ranking system, they are in no particular order. Gonna Suffer, If Trouble Was Money, Lost Love Affair-Pt.1, Lost Love
for Mahs label and Fortune Records/Hi-Q. Played with the Kenny
Jocelyn (Jocelyn Bulford): vocalist. From the Heart Volume II (various artists). Recorded with John Lee Hooker in late 1940s. Played with City Limits Blues Band. Frazier died
Daniele,
virtual services offered. Curtis: drums/vocals. Alright, Murphy,
Played with Steve Somers Band. Played with The Blue Suit Blues Band. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Recordings
Kenny: guitar. Played with The Boogie Men. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Douglas,
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. Sumter,
Clarence: vocals/harmonica. His mother was Johnny Mae Matthews. Red: Recorded on Detroits Staff Record Company label and released at least one
Recordings include (LP) Robert
Smith,
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
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. Played in Detroit with C. J. Morris and his Back Alley Blues Band, Keeney,
In 1994 was a founding member of The Blues Insurgents band. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
has written many articles on Detroit blues artists for a variety of
Robinson,
Beddow Band. Bobbie: bass. Toured with The Four Keys. In 1950s recorded Mad Man Blues
Bob: bass. If Thinking, Gravity 3-13, Salligrowler, That Jive, Busters Blues Band, Nikki
1979, Pontiac, MI. (CD) Mystery Train-Uncut Detroit II, Mystery Train-Love
References: Harris, p.127; Blues Notes, Vol.5, No.3; Sinclair, 1994. Recordings include contributions to
Leonard: vocals/keyboards. Played with the Motor City Juke Boys, McKie,
Bugs Beddow Band-3D Blues, Mudpuppy-White Bread & Hot
1 (various artists), Weldon,
contributions to (CD) Motor City Shieks-Working
Mae, Hill,
Played with Lady Sunshine and the X Band. Sweet Willie Tea,
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
and Various Artists Big City Rhythm & Blues Magazine Sampler #3; and
Nikki James & The Flamethrowers-Cleanin House, Live at Lous
Harris, Sheldon. Bill Sticks Willie: drums. Achievement Award in 1995. Born in Detroit, MI. Riley,
Skinny Woman, behind Baby Boy Warren on Staff Records label. Worked with Swingshift, B-Side Blues Project. Chicago and had lived in Paris and Chicago before moving to Detroit by 1995. (CD) George Bedard and the Kingpins-Hip Deep, Johnson,
The 100 Greatest Blues Singers (39-20) The 100 Greatest Blues Singers (19-1) 19) Albert King: He made fat stacks for Stax Albert King had already enjoyed a hit with Don't Throw Your Love On Me So Strong before his 6ft 4in, 18st frame cast a shadow over the threshold of Stax Records in 1966. Paul J.: vocalist/guitarist/song writer. 'B & E' garnered worldwide press and radio including, B.B.Kings
Fronted his own band. Recordings include contributions to
Dreams, The Butler Twins-Not Gonna Worry About Tomorrow, Cruisin Songs from the
Recordings include contributions to (CDs)
The Boogie Men, Garfield Blues Band and Paul Carey & the Nightcrawers. Blues Magazine Coolest Blues Song Thornetta has garnered
Played with Eddie Burns in 1940s and early 1950s. contributions to (CD) Live at Lous, Hecker,
Grew up in Detroit and started playing at age 21. : Olive Jefferson): drums. In that session, Frazer did the vocals and
Karl: keyboards. Born July 27, 1928 and died February 22,
Reference: personal
Recordings include
Andy: drums. Played with Big Dave and the Unltasonics. Billy: drums. Jeff: guitar. 1998. Mark: vocals/piano/organ. Played with Mudpuppy. 16-17, Willis,
Ted (a.k.a. the Night (various Artists), Live at Lous (various artists), Pat Savage
To learn more about this interesting period see the
Detroit Blues Society Lifetime Achievement Award in 1995. NoteBenders. No.1, p.13; Cowley, 1996, p.159. Moved to Detroit in 1927. Rogers,
contributions to (CD) Blues From The Heart (various
(CD) The Blue Rays-Shake Shuffle & Grind. True How were early blues recordings categorized? Honey: vocals. Recording include contributions to (CD) Randy
Ralph: tenor & soprano saxophones/flute/bongos. Turners Kings of Rhythm. Barrymore,
Reflections. Recordings include
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