include Nobles Jump, Minus,
Music critic Daphne Brooks says Smith, her fans, and the rallying behind . Black: vocalist. Born in Detroit, MI on April 10, 1964. Carl: drums. contest at the Michigan Theater in Detroit where hr was discovered by bandleader
Billed himself as the New King of the Blues Harmonica. Carrier,
Was awarded the Detroit Blues Society Lifetime achievement Award
Guy: guitar. Kingpins-Upside! David: drums/vocals. At its core, the blues has remained the same since its inception. Guitar. Myspace and Facebook sites. John: vocals. Bob: harmonica. Jay: bass. Recordings include
The MillionAires-Keep a Dollar in Your Pocket. Mudpuppy-White Bread & Hot Sauce, Robinson,
Reggie: drums. www.detroitmusichistory.com/BoBo.html, Jennings,
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
16-17, Willis,
Detroit Blues Factory Vol. Lady Sunshine and the X Band-All Kind Of Men, Uncut Detroit: Live
(various artists), Volin,
Played with
Played with Mystery Train. At Last followed in 2009. Played with 3 of Us. in 1972 at Detroit, Michigan and was buried on September 28, 1972 at United
1
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Detroit After Hours Vol. Played with Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels,
contributions to (CD) Thunderbird Wine. Mark The Pazman: guitar/vocals/radio personality. Recordings include
Mr. Bo-If Trouble Was Money. Played with Al Hill & the Love Butlers. Detroit Scene, Alberta Adams and RJs Blues Crew-Uncut Detroit II, Alberta
Kenny: guitar. Live Blues in the Night (various Artists), Pinaud,
Dane,
Band became The Blue Suit Band and then in 2002 became The Jewel Tones. Roberts,
Guy and numerous others. Recordings include contributions
The MillionAires-Keep a Dollar in Your Pocket, Uncut
Played with The Corruptors. : Chicago Pete): vocals/bass. 589-591. This summary is
Greasy: bass. Recordings include
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
include contributions to (CDs) Ben Moore & Blues
Awards - Detroit Music Awards:
Murf: bass guitar/vocals. He produced artists including Della Reese and The
Dreams, The Butler Twins-Not Gonna Worry About Tomorrow, Blues Across
BATTLE. with The Life of Bobo Jenkins. Reference: Living Blues,
2 (various Artists). Recordings include contributions to (CD) Luther
Detroit area blues men beginning in the early 1970s. Beddow,
Born May 23, 1926, TN. Played with Ben Moore & the Blues Express. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Johnnie
He has performed with BB King, Little Johnny
Began performing in 1972. Recordings include
Singers.com - List of Female Solo Performers with sheet music arrangements. Began performing around 1992. artists), Lady Sunshine and the X Band-Man Trouble, Ratliff,
Shah Blues Band, Gleaton,
Chicago Pete-The Blues is Alright, Glass,
Uricek,
Blues Crew. Chicago Pete-The Blues is Alright. Al Hill and the Love Butlers-Uncut Detroit II, Thornetta
since late 1970s. Wilson,
Jo Serraphere-My Blue Heaven. Dreams, Tony Valentino-People I Got em Bad, Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the
References: Blues Notes, Vol.5, No.11; Detroit Blues, Vol.2, No.3,
If, as many believe, blues music is first and foremost about singing, Tedeschi clearly has the gift and the passion to reach her listeners on a deep level, much as Bonnie Raitt did a generation earlier. Laesch,
Joe: piano/organ. Tappers. Buried: Coulters Chapel Cemetery, Cass County, MI. the brother of Louis Mr. Merriweather,
closed in 2005. Played with The Progressive Blues Band, The Alligators and The
include contributions to (CDs) Harmonica Shah-Motor City Mojo, Ben Moore &
Began playing in 1965 and helped form band called The
Chris Canas Blues Revolution during 2004 and 2005 and has worked with a long
Rick: keys/vocals. Johnson,
The Martindales-The Martindales, Jasmund,
1 (various artists. Roman: vocals. Kelly: drums. Bald-Head Bob:
A&R man and promoter. Mudpuppy-One Night Only, Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the Night (various
Originally from Flint, his sound has been, 1 - Early American blues singer/harmonica player Detroit City Blues, Vol. contributions to (CD) The Boogie Men-Released for
Tim: vocals/harmonica. Played with Mad Dog & Blues Night Out. Festival, Motor City Street Band- Sun Street Boogie, Milner,
with Randy Volin. Z: bass/harmonica/vocalist. to (CDs) Too Blue Feat-All Choked Up, Too Blue
T.C. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Please Mr.
Bedard and the Kingpins-Hip Deep, George Bedard and the Kingpins-Upside! Before the release of her first album in 1971, Bonnie Raitt had a unique advantage. East,
Recordings
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Blues From The
Lowry, 1973. Narcotics: Blues-rock band featuring Detroit HOF International blues
White,
Toured the U.S. and recorded with Big John Dickerson & Blue Chamber. contributions to (CD) Blues From The Heart (various
Clarksdale, MS. Whyte,
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Doctors-Barroom Science, Daniels,
Billy play with many
Played at
(a.k.a. Joined Motown Records and was musical director for the Supremes. Mark Mad Dog: drums/harmonica/keyboards. 2
: Vernon Harrison): piano/vocals. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Played with the Regular Boys, Mimi Harris &
In 1946 Lightnin began working the bar
label available from the compiler who can be contacted at:
James: tenor saxophone. Recorded with Detroit labels Fine Arts and Spivey. Born March
Keeping blues music alive in 2010 Fatback Deluxe 1. Jewel Tones-Double Down and Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the Night
Recordings
Douglas,
Peter: tenor saxophone. Born and raised in Detroit. Dale: harmonica. Roads, Blues From The Heart (various artists), Live at Lous (various artists). Tony Valentino-People I Got em Bad, Kent,
(a.k.a. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Luther Keith-Badman. Clothes, Brogan,
the general public and to serve the members of the Society. include contributions to (CD) Please Mr. Foreman: Motor
Vol. Recordings
Craig: trumpet/flugel horn. George: percussion. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Machine Gun Kelly Band-Holes in the
Brickley,
contributions to (CD) Madcat & Kane-Up Against the Wall, Ragnoni,
Jesse: guitar. Jeff: dobro. : Little Walter, Jr.)(Note: George Smith, a.k.a. Performed with The Family and with
Classic Blues Society newsletter Bluesnotes, March-April 1990, Vol.5, No. Ricky: drums. Johnson,
Don: guitar/vocals. Owned several clubs in Cincinnatti, OH. He is a native of Yipsilanti, Michigan. Jay Miller, writer of many Lightnin Slim songs, gave him his stage name. Arrived in Detroit in 1967. Arthur Neal: guitar/vocals. Jimmy: keyboards/organ. Big Dave and the Ultrasonics-No Sweat, Blues From the Heart
City, the Greyhounds. Bugs Beddow Band-3D Blues, Tucker,
Experimented with drums beginning at age twelve and then jug and
Lowry, Peter B. Liner notes
Recordings include contributions to (CDs): Detroit Underground Band-Live,
Recordings include (CD)
Played with the Bobby Murray Band. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Matt: guitar. Bob: upright (acoustic) bass. Art: guitar/vocals. Tim: electric and acoustic guitar/vocals/bass. Played with The Blues Rays. Patsy Cline - Walkin' After Midnight (Live) Patsy Cline dominated the country music scene as one of the best female vocalists of the 1950s. 1 (various
Cannon,
Lyons,
Larry: tenor & alto saxophone. Fortune and Hi-Q and on Flint labels DIR, Xtra and Testament. Recordings
piano. Recorded with John Lee Hooker in late 1940s. The elegance and extravagance that she projected onstage and in her life was grounded by the stark power and honesty of her voice, a massive contralto that, like that of opera singer Enrico Caruso, was well suited to early recording technology. the Attic (various artists), the Hastings Street Blues Band-Down on Hastings
in 1999. Recordings include contributions
Worked with the Regular Boys. to (CD) TC & the Roadmasters-Undercover Blues, Arshak,
Hannah Monds feat. Played in Detroit with C. J. Morris and his Back Alley Blues Band, Keeney,
Mark: trumpet. contributions to (CD) The Curtis Sumter Project-Trials
Usually worked solo. Recordings include
Richard: drums. He also performed with The
Died: January 10, 1990. Weaver and His New Blue Note Orchestra-Baby I Love You So, Uncut Detroit: Live
Known for Sanafee and Baby Boy
Thornettas next recording was "Thornetta
Emmylou Harris 14. Foot Bob and the Toe Tappers-Music 2 Tap Your Toes 2. : Casey Bill Weldon/Kansas City Bill/Levee Joe): vocals/guitar. Moved to Detroit in 1951. This period inspired the song Hastings Street which
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Blues From the
Joe: guitar. Developed his style after that of Big Maceo. Toured with Sam Lay Blues
percussion. Even today, country music is still dominated by male artists, but these female singers have made a significant impact and have helped to shape the sound of the genre. Vol.3. Recordings
Played with The Corruptors. Live at Lous (various artists), Smith,
She lived there
Watch on. Born in Clarksdale, MS. Recordings include
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Blues Band, Sweet Claudette and the SC Band. Played with Little Sonny and the
sideman for Gene Duty and played with Willie D. Warren. Born in Chicago Feb. 6, 1920. From The Heart (various artists) and Billy Davis 2009 No Cover release. Played with Nikki James and the Flamethrowers. Earl: recordings include contributions to (CD) A Fortune of Blues-Vol. Classical Guitar from Toronto, ON (207 miles from Detroit, MI) Mark Sepic, solo guitarist, plays classical, jazz, pop and flamenco, with passion, joy and tender, loving care. Band and performed with Koko Taylor, Mighty Joe Young and Johnny Young. Her fans look forward to her solo piano performance each year at WWOZs piano night during the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Wilson,
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Bob Seeley-Industrial Strength
Me/Friday the 13th; (LPs) Luther Allison-Bad News is Comin,
Rockers, Oliver,
Kings Grammy award winning album Blues
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Garfield Blues Band-Live at Lous (various artists), Blues Disciples-Christmas
He
Played with the Alligators. Andrew: clarinet. Parker-Raise The Dead, Blues Across America-The Detroit Scene, Blues From The
Reference: Detroit Blues, Summer 1995, p. 17. Returned to Detroit circa
Blues. Condition, Steve Somers Band with Valerie Barrymore-Steve & Val, Godwin,
Recordings include
Recordings include
Ref: personal
It
Please Mr. Foreman: Motor City Blues at the Ann Arbor Blues and
Chess), Tell Me Baby (originally Fortune single 853 as Love You Baby and
Scott: alto & tenor saxophone. (various artists), McCarty,
References: Cohassey,
Bob: guitar. Tony: drums. Reference: Harris, pp. Early blues in Detroit thrived
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Volin and The Sonic Blues-Waking Up With Wood. McDonald,
The Hastings Street Blues Band-Down on Hastings Street, Price,
Bedard and the Kingpins-Hip Deep, George Bedard and the Kingpins-Upside! Murray played on two of Etta James Grammy
Recordings include
: Roosevelt Palmer): valve trombone. Pete and formed the band the Detroiters. of January 2008 and was laid to rest on February 6th at the Forest
Worked with Steve Gornall & The Blue Collar
Barnard: bass. Hop, Were All Gods Chillun, and Miss Sadie Mae (Curl My Babys Hair). 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. Frogs for Snakes' 2008, 'Stronghold ll' 2008 (co-written w/ Barrett Strong),
Feat-Blues of the Burbs. Heaven, Brown,
Recordings include contributions to (CDs)
Usually performs solo. Moved to Detroit 1947. Harris,
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Dreams, The Butler Twins-Not Gonna Worry About Tomorrow, Cruisin Songs from the
James: piano. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Moved to Detroit in 1938. to (CD) Regular Boys-Right From Wrong, Mystery
Stutso,
Bon Temps Roulle-Swaggy Dog. An original member of the Motown
BA Music piano/voice. A Loving Man (written by Godmother of Detroit soul Johnnie Mae Matthews). Peter Madcat: harmonica/vocals/percussion. Chicago Pete-The Blues is Alright, Stewart,
Vol.3, No.1, p.13. Along with Mr. Bo Collins founded Gold Top Records. Hodge, Brian Hyland, Little Anthony, original Motor City Allstars band, Garfield
Motor City Street Band- Sun Street Boogie. Condition, Sweet Claudette-Linament & Collard Greens. Played with Bon Temps Roulle, Garfield Blues Band. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Don: played with Little Sonny and the Detroit Rhythm Group. Naturally, the accompaniment by Danny Barkers Fly Cats had a New Orleans flavor, and Blue Lus feisty voice gave the songs just the right tongue-in-cheek spin. Toured with T-Bone Walker, Louie Jordan, Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson, Duke Ellington, Tiny Bradshaw, RJ's Rhythm Rockers and others. His most famous hits include "I Got a Woman," "The Night Time (Is the Right Time)," "Hit the Road, Jack" and "Georgia On My Mind." . Valentino,
contributions to (CD) Mudpuppy-White Bread & Hot Sauce,
Little Dickie (a.k.a. (age 11) and began giging at age 13. Band-Christmas In Detroit (various artists), Detroit Blues Band-Christmas In
Played with the Chisel Brothers. Notable among the early blues record
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Night (various Artists), Kesterson,
Glen: guitar/vocals. Nager,
1 (various artists). Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Played with the Emotions, backed Motown stars, and the
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Detroit II (various artists). Barbara: (guitar/piano). (various artists), Blues From the Heart Volume II (various artists), Cruisin
Ford, The Drifters and the Contours. Society; Recordings include contributions to contributions to (CD)
Uncle Jessie: piano/harmonica/vocals. Blue Stu: acoustic/finger style guitar/vocals. Born in Detroit, she worked with BeBe . Boys. at #15 on the AAA charts. Chris: guitar/vocals. The Flamethrowers-Cleanin House, Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the Night
contributions to (CD) Are You Ready. Band, Blues From the Heart Volume II (various artists), Nicholas,
(various artists), Peterson
L L: vocalist. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Herman,
Played with Big Foot Bob and the
Moved
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
at the Montreux-Detroit Jazz Festival, Blues From The Heart (various artists),
contributions to (CDs) Harmonica Shah-Deep Detroit, Hastings Street
1980's released one recording (CS) with the punk rock band "Toll". Thought to have moved to Detroit in
Played with the Bobo Jenkins
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Aint Gonna Worry (awarded 1998
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Recordings include
and toured with BB King in early 1960s. contributions to (CD) Live at Lous (various artists), Shields,
has as its primary goals, to promote a wider appreciation for theBluesby
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Ray Charles (1930-2004) Ray Charles, an iconic American composer and musician, started losing his sight at age four, as the result of juvenile glaucoma. Came from Washington D.C. Liner notes to
Kevin: drums. Boutda Blues, Lee,
4. ODonnell,
Jerry: acoustic, resonator & electric guitar. Kane-Up Against the Wall, Madcats Harmonicology, Rybinski,
recordings from the Big Star label. Cooley: trumpet. Hill & the Love Butlers-Willie Mae, The Curtis Sumter Project-Trials and
Founded the Diamond Dukes in 1993. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Bon Temps
David,
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Played with Mitch Ryder, Al Wilson and with Blue Metro. Played with The Pratt Brothers, The Martindales and Dan Wright &
The Terraplanes-Well Tuned, Simonson,
death on July 27, 1974 in Detroit, MI. Garrett: guitar. Blues Access, Fall 98, pp. Alford, Jr.: drums. Lous (various artists). Lee: vocalist. Feat-All Choked Up, Too Blue Feat-Blues of the Burbs, Perkins,
Recordings include contributions to: (CD) Kenny Parker-Raise The
and (LP) Detroit Blues Factory Vol. Worked with the Blues Disciples in early 1990s, Price,
Matt The Killer: drums. Played with Al Hill and the Love Butlers. Recordings include
Played with Too Blue Feat. Ben Moore & Blues Express-Live at the Ann Arbor Art Fair, Petersen,
Chris: electric piano/Hammond B-3/organ bass/vocals/song writer. Heart (various artists). Bluecat Band-Blueprints. Love Butlers. Dennis: guitar. James,
Originally from West Virginia. The Butler Twins-The Butlers Boogie, The Butler Twins Blues Band-Uncut Detroit
Bob: piano. Recorded with Eddie Carson, Smith,
Recordings include contributions to (CD) The Witch
Smith,
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Big
Chapman,
Played with The Harmonica Shah Blues Band. Cass Elliot 8. Played with The Blue Front Persuaders and the
Recorded under
(various artists), Richards,
Recordings include contributions to(CD)
Reference:
The Soul Queen of New Orleans, Irma Thomas is one of the most enduring voices of the rhythm and blues era, with a discography that spans over 50 years. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Mid Life Crisis Blues Band-Live and
Played with band Leons Blues and the Rockafellas. The 12th Street record store and many recorded masters were
released by Chess Records include Jinglin Baby and Treat Me Like I
J. P.: harmonica/vocals. 370-371; Kent
Born Detroit, MI September
She began performing with R.J.s
Reference: Cohassey, Detroit Blues, Vol.3, No.1, p.12, Hendricks,
Willie D. Warren & Mystery Train-LIVE, Mystery Train-Uncut
Blues Across America-The Detroit Scene; Randy Volin & The Sonic Blues-Used
Played with Mr. Bo and his Blues Boys, Uncle Jesse White
Evelyn: vocals. Uncle Jessie White passed from this earth on the 29th
band for Fortune Records. Blue Rose-Rock Me Low, Larkin,
Jocelyn B-Bitch a da Blues, Showler,
Bob Catfish: guitar/vocals. Sweet Claudette: vocals. 1995. Blues-Vol. Blues Notes:
They were contemporaries, however, of approximately one hundred women who performed in vaudeville, stage shows, and small clubs and cabarets during that decade. Levi sang with the Four Tops. local bands through the years including Silk, The Loving Cup, and The
51-53, Garrick, Tim. Roosevelt: vocals/piano. Hendrikson,
John: guitar. Jake: guitar/vocals. Nikki James & The Flamethrowers-Cleanin House. He is from NY. Played with the City Limits Blues Band. Recordings include contributions to (CDs)
Tim: piano/bass/organ/vocals. Born in Detroit, MI. Bill Heid & The Detroit Blues Masters-We Play The
Joe: guitar. Played with The Blue Suit Blues Band, Jeff Grand & The
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Martin,
Recordings include contributions to
Berry,
Mark The Paz Man: guitar/dobro/mandolin/DJ. Born Port Huron, MI. Little Sonny and the Detroit Rhythm Group. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Night (various Artists). Day,
Came to Detroit in 1913 and was raised there. Heart Volume II (various artists), Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the Night
Rich: mandolin/guitar/vocals. 1 (various artists). Willie Mae Big Mama Thornton was a big-voiced singer and harmonica player best-known for her 1953 recording of Hound Dog, made in Los Angeles for Houstons Peacock record label. Deluxe Records titled 15-40 Special. include contributions to (CD) The Witch Doctors-Barroom
Played with the Alligators. Bill: drums/vocals. Recordings include
Modern, Prose, Sensation, Staff, Straight-8, and United Sound System. The Vipers appeared at the 1973 Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz
Boogie Woogie & Blues Piano, (CS) Boogie Woogie and Blues, Volume 1, (CS)
(various Artists), Patterson:
contributions to Various artists - Blues for Katrina (No Cover, 2005);
He has recorded with Hank
Mission, Robert Noll and Mission Blue. Cher 18. Published the Detroit bluespaper Blues
Alan Lomax recorded Calvin Frazer in Detroit on October 16,
Was a professional dancer. Youre So Fine. 3. Style is rock-a-billy and blues. Recordings
Blue Rays-Shake, Shuffle & Grind. and the Kenny Miller Band-Uncut Detroit II, Lawrence,
George Bedard and the Kingpins-Hip Deep. 1960s. Terraplanes-Well Tuned, Amos,
he recorded with Blind Blake. George: harmonica. Played with The Old Chicago Blues Band. Collins,
Bob (a.k.a. Recordings include
Recordings include
Howard Louie Bluie: violin/mandolin/guitar/vocals. Despite a long and self-described extremely difficult musical path, Watkins desired nothing more than to continue playing, writing, and performing. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
As a winner of over 30 Detroit Music Awards,
Bobby Murray-Waiting For Mr. Goodfingers, Nardella,
and the Toe Tappers-Music 2 Tap Your Toes 2, Schwartz,
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
1989, TX. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
contributions to (CD) Bobby Murray-Waiting For Mr. Goodfingers, Moyer,
Damien: drums. Chuck,
Ref:
Played with Pinetop Perkins, Earl King, Paul Carey & the
Phillip, Jr.: drums. Recordings include contributions to (CD) The
Played with the Sudden Impact Band. Factory Vol. Abyssinian Baptist Church celebrated . Arbor Blues and Jazz Festivals. Wachtel,
Played with the Blues Crusaders and with Motor City Josh & The Big
Reference: Harris, p.589, Jacobi,
: Jeff Malacon): guitar/vocals/bass guitar. His passion for vintage guitars led him to open
Joined RJs Rhythm Rockers in 2003. #blues / #whiskeyblues / #relaxingblues / #bluesrock / #bestblues / #slowblues / #femalebluesThis compilation is made from a few of my favorite female blues . contributions to (CD) Chicago Pete-The Blues is Alright, Kohn,
publications. In the
Davis-Covered Live at the Music Menu, The Brett Lucas Band-The Brett Lucas Band, Luckey,
Roads, Venney,
Dave: trumpet. The Heart (various artists), Pat Savage Band-Made In Detroit. McCray,
Recordings include contributions to (CDs):
Eliza: vocalist. Harp player in DeSoto Drive, 2017-present; Marten/Murphy,
Harrison,
Garfield: vocals/harmonica. Beauty-Seor
The Boogie Men-Released for Production (4 track demo), Lady Sunshine:
Recordings made in Detroit include contributions to
(various Artists). Robert Johnson in middle 1930s. Star label. Played with Square Business Blues Band. Guitarist and singer Susan Tedeschi came out of the gate running, with 1998s massively popular Just Wont Burn album on Bostons Tone Cool Records. (CD) BB Queen-Everybodys Favorite Qualified and Able,
Huntley,
Started as a professional in
Played with Blues Uprising, Rhythm
Thayrone
Consideration ballot in 2015.] Teno,
Formed the group
2
also performed live at the 1992 Summer Olympics and President Bill Clintons
Recordings include (CD) The
Played with The Blues Insurgents, RJs
Recordings include
Lizzie Minnie/Kid (a.k.a. Bogan,
Big Dave: guitar/vocals. Played with the Glen Eddy Band. Buried: Lincoln Cemetery, Macomb County, MI. Played with The Boogie Men, The Bugs
Reference: Harris, pp.83-84. Cemetery, Kimball, MI. Otis V. contributions to (CDs): The Butler Twins-The Butlers Boogie; The Butler
David: guitar/vocals. Payton,
: Harmonica Shaw/ Thaddeus Lewis Hall):
2 (various
Kenny: saxophone. 2
with the Erstwhile Minstrel Singer Howard Armstrong,
Dog, Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the Night (various Artists), Live at Lous
Also appeared in events with Jonathan Lane and Little Mack Collins. Recordings include contributions to
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Warren,
with the Henry Ford Big Band. Played at the
: George
Recorded with Detroit labels Blues Boys, Big D and Gold Top. Played with The Vipers in 1970s. The MillionAires-Keep a Dollar in Your Pocket, Uncut Detroit:
Gonna Suffer, If Trouble Was Money, Lost Love Affair-Pt.1, Lost Love
2012, Music Connection 2014 '100 Top Unsigned Artist', "B & E" on Multiple Top
artists). Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Detroit billed as C. J. Morris and his Back Alley Blues Band. Recordings include contributions to (CDs) Wallin Dale and
Played with The Boogie Men. Lived in Detroit with his family in early sixties. First hit was with first recording released by Atlantic My Man-Hes
A film documentary, Irma: My Life in Music, began showing on PBS stations around the U.S. in 2022. Awarded the Detroit Blues Society Lifetime Achievement Award
Ann: piano/vocals. Recordings
Detroit Jimmy-Long Time Coming, Grendon,
drums/percussion/vocals. Vol. Blues at Midnight-Live at the Attic (various artists). (CD) George Bedard and the Kingpins-Hip Deep, Johnson,
Detroit Blues Factory Vol. Recordings include (CS) Kerry Price-All By Myself. Jazz Festival 1973, Maul,
Attic Bar in Hamtramck, MI. Big Daddy: drums. Played with
Recorded on Detroit labels
Born 1932, Greensboro,
Andrew Mad Dog: guitar/slide guitar. Played with Washboard Willie & The Super Suds of Rhythm. with Mimi Harris and the Snakes. 7 Pioneering Black Female Jazz And Blues Singers Who Made Music History. of Blues-Vol. to (CD) Blues From The Heart (various artists), Live at
along Hastings Street. Mississippi. Detroit in 1946. The Vipers appeared at the 1973
Gravity 3-13-Nervous Twitch, various Detroit artists-Strange Babys Who Cry Rock;
Played with Blutopia. Working with a full jazz band on most of her recordings, her low and moaning vocal style influenced everyone from a young Louis Armstrong, who recorded with her on the soon-to-be-standard See See Rider Blues, to Janis Joplin. Carson, Big Blue): guitar/vocals. Reference: Detroit Blues, Vol.3, No.1, p.12, Fair,
Brim,
Al Hill & the Love Butlers-Willie Mae, George Bedard and the
Mamie Smiths 1920 recording of Crazy Blues started what indeed became a craze, as the songs no-nonsense lyric warned her abusive man and by extension the world at large that she was standing her ground. Arrived in Michigan in 1975 and to Ann Arbor in
Played with Shirley Franklin and Delta Drive. Penchoff,
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Big Dave and
Recorded with Willie D. Warren. Heart Volume II (various artists), Muczinski,
Jon: drums. Blues in the Night (various Artists), Maceo,
Brian: guitar/vocals. He played with many Detroit groups and was bandleader for Bettye
Johnson City, Tennessee's Amythyst Kiah got her start in her native Appalachia's old-time and bluegrass music, but expanded her repertoire to include rock and blues. Detroit II, Detroit Jimmy-Long Time Coming. Bob: song writer/vocalist/guitar. Train-LIVE, Mystery Train-Uncut Detroit II, Steve Gornall & The Blue Collar
artists), Cole,
Phil: saxophone. References: Harris, pp. Died:
Recordings include
Chris: bass. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Had a hit on
cello. Recordings include
Worked with Big Maceo in Detroit in the 1950s. Tribulation. Dave: bass. The Butler Twins-The Butlers Boogie, Live at the Attic, Evans,
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Gloria Estefan Dina Carroll Betty Boo Paula Abdul Jennifer Rush Gabrielle Tina Arena Cathy Dennis Martika Donna Lewis 80s Female R&B Singers Imagine a world without Janet Jackson or Whitney Houston. Dog, Going Down Slow, You Wont Treat Me Right. contributions to (CD) Bobby Murray-Waiting For Mr. Goodfingers, Gonzales,
Crisswell,
guitar/vocals. Living Blues, #160, December 2001, pp. Recordings include
Detroit II, Detroit Blues Band-Cant Get You Off My Mind, Mystery Train-Love
The intent of this document is to bring credit to
Recordings include contributions to
and the SC Band. Played with the Motor City Juke Boys, McKie,
Jeff: played with the Mark Arshak Blues Band. His instrumental prowess on piano and, Blue rose was founded in 1992 by bassist Jon Martin and guitar player Corey Storm. and the Detroit Rhythm Group. Lester, and the Alligators. Started playing in 1970. Played with the Diamond Dukes. Detroit in the early 1950s. Mark: tenor & alto saxophone/clarinet. BluesCover to Cover. Reference:
Recorded with Eddie Burns, Baby Boy Warren and Little Sonny
Tim: bass/vocals. James: guitar/vocals. Detroit
Vince: saxophone. Champ: bass. Olson); [B&E Debuted March 2015 on Roots Music Report blues-rock charts at #2 +
(originally Chess single 1482) and Women and Money (originally Chess
Shapiro,
In
Played with RJs Rhythm Rocker, Brett Lucas Band. Rick: Hammond organ. Mississippi. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
WEMU radio personality. Recordings include contributions to
Paul J.: vocalist/guitarist/song writer. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
vocalist. 2
Underground-Colorblind, Michels,
artists). Majored in guitar at Wayne State
Recordings include
Played with the Lady Sunshine & the X Band from 1994 to 1995. Sampson: guitar. Played with Steve Gornall & The
Stacia-A Milestone a Minute, Stacia-Sessions from the Mission, Staels,
Moved to Detroit in 1961. Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the Night (various Artists), Carolan,
Died February 07, 2001 in
Performed with his twin brother Curtis billed as The Butler Twins. : Mr. Insurgents-Cadillac Blues, Alberta Adams and RJs Blues Crew-Uncut Detroit II,
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