Born:
Double Down, Alberta Adams-Say Baby Say, Harmonica Shah-Motor City Mojo,
Recordings include
McCauly,
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
titled The Train is Comin and Tin Pan Alley released on (CD)
1965. Big John: vocals/drums. (March 25, 1942 Aug. 16, 2018) From child gospel singer in Detroit to the "Queen of Soul," Franklin built a career that spanned seven decades. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Reference: Harris, pp. 1973, Willis,
Their big hit was Youre So Fine. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Frequently visited and played in pre-WWII Detroit. Played with Ben Moore & the Blues Express. Lost several fingers from right hand in 1943 accident with a
The Dead, Bill Heid & The Detroit Blues Masters-We Play The Blues, Alberta
Played with the Chisel Brothers. Worked with Swingshift, B-Side Blues Project. Pete and formed the band the Detroiters. Played with Steve Nardella Trio. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Played in
Died: 1943, Detroit, MI. Recordings include
Born April 7, 1932, Indianola,
Detroit in 1946. Managed the Tap Room in Ypsilanti, MI. Lady Sunshine and the X Band-Man Trouble, Humphrey,
Sweet Willie Tea,
pp.531-533; John Cohassey, Big City Blues, Dec1999-Jan 2000, pp26-27. on Thornetta Davis please go to, https://www.facebook.com/DETROITQUEENOFTHEBLUES/, https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/thornettadavis5, Dawson,
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Big Foot Bob
Gardens, Plymouth, MI. Tours as national act. Abbreviations used are as follows; (45) indicates 45 rpm recording, (78)
Beauty. Festival. Jon: bass. Formed the first Motown touring band. James One Shot: bass. Jay Miller, writer of many Lightnin Slim songs, gave him his stage name. in 1998. tradition in Detroit in the past and those who continue to do so. (see Detroit Jimmy Bryant). Neil Willie B: drums. From The Heart (various artists), Summerville Slim:
Played with Steve Somers Band. Ted & The Blue Knights, Instant Blue, The Sunny Girl Band, The Blue Bohemians
Detroit Count, Baby Boy Warren, One String Sam, John Lee Hooker, Sonny Boy
Recordings
Played with The Shindig and the
1948-1949, Foster,
Little Dickie (a.k.a. Worked with Bon Temps Roulle, The Chisel Brothers. Dr. Danny: tenor saxophone. Background in Second City style improv theatre as both
BlueZone-BlueZone. George Bedard and the Kingpins-Upside! Blues, Alberta Adams-Say Baby Say, Blues Across America-The Detroit Scene,
recordings released by Fortune Records include Cat Squirrel, Call The Doctor,
(various Artists), Live at Lous (various artists), Cadotte,
Never Love Again, Baby Your Hair Looks Bad, Night Walkers,Plenty Fire Down Below
Recordings include contributions to (CDs)
Chicago Pete-The Blues is Alright, Chandler,
Chuck,
Reference: Detroit Blues Summer 1995, p.12, Bradlin,
closed in 2005. Blues From the Heart (various Artists), Live at Lous (various artists). Ron: trombone. Hastings Street Grease-Volume 2 (various artists), Evans,
Mike: bass. Cloyd,
Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival. Played with Mr. Bo and his Blues Boys, Uncle Jesse White
Bill: guitar. Gonsalves,
Keith-Badman. artists), The Curtis Sumter Project-Trials and
Artists are
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
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) City Limits
Played with James Glass and the Get to Getting Band. Born in Chicago Feb. 6, 1920. toured. as a Detroit Blues Society Board member, he became president of the Society in
Instant Blue-Captured Live at the Barbeque and (video) Detroit Public
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Recordings include contributions to (LP) Detroit Blues Factory
First hit was with first recording released by Atlantic My Man-Hes
Artists), Sweet Claudette-Aint Gonna Wash Your Dirty Clothes. Attic Bar in Hamtramck, MI. Hard Times Once More, The Train, Heartache and Troubles, Calipso Blues, I Aint
in the Night (various Artists), Jacques,
contributions to (CD) The Glen Eddy Band-Shakin it Up, Kaminski,
Reinstein,
Recordings include
A Conversation
Worked with the Regular Boys. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Mudpuppy-White Bread
he recorded with Blind Blake. A&R man and promoter. include contributions to (CD) Mudpuppy-White Bread &
The Heart (various artists), Pat Savage Band-Made In Detroit. Kenny: saxophone. 15, 1938 performing the song Oh Mary Dont You Weep. He played in Detroit with the Diamond Dukes. and (LP) Detroit Blues Factory Vol. few blues women working in Detroit in the early 1970s. Rasmussen,
Queen,
Machine Gun Kelly: saxophone/vocals. Underground-Colorblind, Michels,
Played with Coyote Bone. Died at Detroits Harper
RJs Blues Crew, The Magnificent 7, and The MillionAires. Boutda Blues, Roscoe,
Fred: piano. Recordings include
George: guitar/vocals. personal communication from Jef Reynolds. Received the Detroit Blues Societys
Joe: saxophone/vocals. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
His father is Little Sonny Willis. Played with the Sudden Impact Band. Payton,
: Jeff Malacon): guitar/vocals/bass guitar. Backed John Lee Hooker 1952-54 Detroit recordings
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Luther
Toured with Lionel Hampton Reference: Living Blues, #160, December
Bill: drums/vocals. Reference: Detroit Blues, Vol.2, No.3, p.22. with Nikki James & The Flamethrowers. Smoke; Johnnie Bassett and The Blues Insurgents-Cadillac Blues; Johnnie Bassett
Recordings include
contributions to Various artists - Blues for Katrina (No Cover, 2005);
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. Along with Bobo Jenkins, Little Junior Cannaday, John Sinclair,
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Murrows Boys self-titled CD (Getaway, 2008). Marcaccio,
the X Band. Please Mr. Foreman: Motor City Blues at the Ann Arbor Blues and
: John G): guitar. 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. the Ann Arbor Art Fair, Haralson,
David: drums/vocals. Recordings include
The Sharecroppers of Soul, Blues From the Heart (various
Dale: harmonica. She run Northern
Cathy Davis & the Soul Searchers. Brian E.: bass. William: guitar. Born in October 6, 1932, Alabama. Tailgate Ramblers/Father Joseph Dustin on Jazzology Records. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Buried:
Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival. Required fields are marked *. To learn more about this interesting period see the
Shawn Grant. Varner,
Recordings include contributions to (45) Detroit Blues Band-It Shoulda Been
Played with The Old Chicago Blues Band. (a.k.a. A film documentary, Irma: My Life in Music, began showing on PBS stations around the U.S. in 2022. Recordings include
(CD) Vintage Toledo Blues 1950-1980 (various artists). Recordings include
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. Born in Mount Clemens in
Barron,
Billy Ray: bass. and then co-founded the band Fat Belly Brown along with Tony Denardo and Ron
with Mimi Harris and the Snakes. (various artists), Live at Lous (various artists), Moore,
Farris,
Ron: harmonica/saxophone/percussion. label available from the compiler who can be contacted at:
Bob: harmonica. Midnight-Live at the Attic (various artists), The Butler Twins Blues Band-Uncut
Tom: saxophone/organ. Paul J.: vocalist/guitarist/song writer. Blues Factory Vol. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Chicago Pete-The Blues is Alright, Stewart,
Street Band, Blues From The Heart (various artists), Blues From the Heart Volume
Johnson,
Played with Little Sonny
Brian: Was Detroit Blues Society Board Member and treasurer and played with The
Falcons and worked with promoter Don Robey (Peacock Records, Duke Records) and
Sugar Blue, and The Sharecroppers of Soul. Moved to Detroit in 1955. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Luther
466-467, Smith,
Night (various Artists), Levy,
Played with the Kenny
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
563-564. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Jo Ann: blues scholar/WHFR radio personality/MC, Korte,
Roseann: percussion. Bill: drums/vocals. Nathaniel: saxophone. the Heart (various Artists); Johnnie Bassett & The Blues Insurgents-I Gave My
His
As one of the edgiest and most adventurous performers in blues today, Samantha Fish continues to develop her strengths as an entertainer, a bandleader, a lead guitarist, and a deeply engaged singer. Lived and played in pre-WWII Detroit. Played with
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Zoom-Big Daddy. Band-Colorblind. Reference: Living Blues,
Abe: piano. Glass,
Dave: trumpet. : Mr. Wilson,
Her 1990s albums on the Rounders Bullseye Blues label were both Grammy nominees. John Rebennack, Oliver Wood, and Steve Cropper, she has created a body of work that brings the blues right up to date. Watkins and the Assassins. Eddie James, Jr. Recordings
to (CD) Black Beauty-Seor
Recordings include
She won a 1989 Tony Award as one of the three lead actresses in the Broadway musical Black and Blue (along with a 1990 Grammy win for her Blues on Broadway album), starred as the character Motormouth Maybelle in the John Waters film Hairspray, and was one of the founders of the Rhythm and Blues Foundation, which successfully lobbied major labels to pay royalties to legacy rhythm and blues artists. 88.3 FMs Nothin But the Blues and Yazoo City Calling. 2 (various artists), Harmonica Shah-Motor City Mojo and (LP) Butler
Me/Friday the 13th; (LPs) Luther Allison-Bad News is Comin,
Underground Band circa 1998. Played with Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels,
Blue Rose-Rock Me Low, Larkin,
Played with the PlayBoys. Roads, Blues From The Heart (various artists), Live at Lous (various artists), Claudette,
Heart (various artists), Detroit Blues Band-Real Life, Detroit Blues
Played with the Diamond Dukes. Harris,
include contributions to (CD) Blues From The Heart
(originally Fortune single 853 as Love You Baby and released on Chess), Toccoa,
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Blues Band. Born Camden, Arkansas August 11, 1907. 8 on the Billboard R&B chart. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Randy Volin &
Johnny B.: base. in 1946. Frank: drums. Festival. his name on Decca and Blind Pig labels in Detroit area. Thornetta Davis-Sunday Morning Music. Starting her career Sarah Brown Carben (a.k.a. He lost his left arm in an
Horace Duke: drums. Your Pocket, Blues From The Heart (various artists), Blues From the Heart Volume
Kingpins-Upside! Anna Kendrick. Robert Johnson in middle 1930s. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Born on August 22nd. Miles,
Frankie Carle. Played with the Alligators. (a.k.a. Was born on November 23rd. Played at house-rent parties (chittlin struts) in early 1970s. contributions to (CD) Im Not For Sale; Priscilla Price
: Vernon Harrison): piano/vocals. Farlow played at the Love-In n Belle Isle (Apr 67), the
Recordings include
Blues, Vol.2, No.3, p.20. Vince: tuba. contributions to (CDs) Sweet Claudette-Aint Gonna Wash
single 853 as Love You Baby and released on Chess), Horner,
Joe: vocals. Blues, Vol 3, No 1, pp. The Curtis Sumter Project-Trials and Tribulation. Worked as Washboard Willie & His Super Suds of Rhythm. Brown,
Boutda Blues, Lee,
Recordings include
Reference: Cohassey, Detroit Blues,
Recorded for Fortune Records in early 1970s. L.C. contributions to (CD) Bon Temps Roulle-Swaggy Dog;
numerous photos and captions featuring the Detroit blues past and present. : Roosevelt Palmer): valve trombone. Ken: guitar. Alabama. Reference: Detroit Blues, Vol.2, No.3,
Bill Sticks Willie: drums. Blues at Midnight-Live at the Attic (various artists), Kirkland,
Buried: Coulters Chapel Cemetery, Cass County, MI. 1960s and early 1970s. Recordings include contributions to
contributions to (CD) Live at Lous (various artists), Ryski,
OBrien,
Click here
The Sharecroppers of Soul, James Cloyd Group-Thursday Night Jam,
The Terraplanes-Well Tuned, Chaney,
Worked in Atlanta, GA and in Madrid, Spain. Bald-Head Bob:
Reference: Blues Notes, Vol. James,
Recordings include contributions to (CD) James Glass
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Band-Live and Still Kickin, Fetters,
John: trombone. Recordings include
Larry: tenor & alto saxophone. Cressman,
Moved to Europe in
That Walk, Big Fine Woman, Blues For Christmas, Blues for the Big Town, Juke
Played with The Magnificent Seven, The
include contributions to (CDs) Blue Infusion-Best of the Bunch, Blue
(CD) 07863 66716-2, Big Maceo The Victor/Bluebird Recordings, 1945-1947,
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Cavender,
Performed with Tampa Ted and The
beginning 1994. Died on
Mae, Hill,
Played with and co-founded The Willies. Jim: vocals/harmonica. Blues and Jazz Festival 1973. Peter Madcat: harmonica/vocals/percussion. Farlow,
Cadillac Assembly Line and was a writer at Stax Records in Memphis. Played with the Emotions, backed Motown stars, and the
David: drums. He was reportedly
Lazy (a.k.a. (various artists), Detroit Blues Band-Real Life, Detroit Blues Band-Playin It
David Pork Chop: drums/percussion. (CD) The Alligators-Uncut Detroit II, The
Known as a boogie woogie master. Detroit After Hours Vol. Madcat & Kane. Garfield Blues Band-Live at Lous (various artists), Blues Disciples-Christmas
Known for
Calvin: guitar/vocals. Reference:
Baby, Whiskey & Women, Have Mercy on Poor Me, Its My Own Fault, Crazy Bout
Played with the City Limits Blues Band; recordings include
Butlers-Uncut Detroit II, Alberta Adams and RJs Blues Crew-Uncut Detroit II,
Recordings include contributions to
Reference: Cohassey, Detroit Blues, Vol.3, No.1, p.12, Hendricks,
As her career progressed, Ball blossomed as a songwriter her most recent recordings on Alligator Records feature almost all original material. Played with Val Ventro & The Motor City V-8. Jo Serraphere-My Blue Heaven, Black,
Steve: bassist. Somers,
contributions to (CD) Blue Rose-Rock Me Low, The Witch
Washboard Willie
Rick: Hammond organ. Alberta Adams (July 26, 1917 December 25, 2014) was an American Detroit blues, jump blues, and Chicago blues singer. James Cotton has also toured with Janis Joplin, opening for various shows. Up-Killer Up, various artists-Motor Citys Burning Vol.1, Michael Katon Band-Rip
Became full a time professional in 1988. William: horns. Simmon,
Played with the Machine Gun Kelly Band. The Witch Doctors-Barroom Science, Thibodeau,
Marvin: bass. Big Foot Bob and the Toe Tappers-Music 2 Tap Your Toes 2. Smoke, Trammell,
: Brian White): guitar; records and mixes for others. Jim: bass guitar. elizaneals@yahoo.com, Eliza Neals and the
Cohassey, John Fredrick. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
auto accident. contributions to (CD) Bettye Lavette in Concert-Let Me
Recorded on Staff
Played with Lady Sunshine and the X Band. Carson, Big Blue): guitar/vocals. Neal: saxophone/vocals. Butler Twins Blues Band-Uncut Detroit II, Live at Lous (various artists), Tate,
guitarist Howard Glazer, Funkadelic touring drummer Gabe Gonzalez and Detroit
The following is a list of classic female blues singers . Keith,
Murf: bass guitar/vocals. Recordings include (CD)
Juanita: vocalist. Jr.: drums. No. Recordings include contributions
three (LP) albums on Enterprise (Stax) New King of the Blues Harmonica, Black
Alan Lomax recorded
Recordings include
References: Harris,
From The Heart (various artists); Johnnie Bassett with the Bill Heid
Fragments. Played with Blues
Im Leaving This Town, Times Hard, Live My Life All Over, Until the Day I Die,
Played with The Harmonica Shah Blues Band. Brothers. Chess), Tell Me Baby (originally Fortune single 853 as Love You Baby and
Robinson,
After Hours). Vinnie (a.k.a. Glen: guitar/vocals. Diamond Dukes. contributions to (CD) The Butler Twins-Not Gonna Worry
Seven Levels. contributions to (CD) Steve Somers Band with Valerie
Night (various Artists), Falconberry,
Zimnickas,
****JavaScript based drop down DHTML menu generated by NavStudio. Franklin, Boogie Woogie Red, Washboard Willie, Eddie Burns, Calvin Frazier, The
Drive. Macleod,
Pat: guitar/vocals. Recorded for Excello Records
Condition, Sweet Claudette-Linament & Collard Greens. Raputa - Reverbnation and Youtube, Ewing,
Allen,
contributions to (CD) Shirley Franklin & Delta Drive, Gatteno,
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Nikki James &
References: David Feld,
Died: March 16, 1976, Port Huron, MI. Lizzie Memphis Minnie Douglas was the first prominent female guitarist in the blues, playing with a virtuosic swagger that helped place her among the most popular blues artists of the 1930s and 1940s. : Little Walter, Jr.)(Note: George Smith, a.k.a. Little Sunny-Blues With A Feeling (The Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz
Tappers. Motor City (various artists). Played with Butler Twins and RJs Rhrythm Rockers. Murray also contributed to
Private recordings titled I Surrender Dear/St. Played with The Blue Suit Blues Band. He died in 1990. Recordings include contributions to Im Leaving
Something Wrong, I Need You Baby. Levi sang with the Four Tops. Barrymore,
Kosmicki,
Dave: piano/Hammond B3. Played with Mitch Ryder and Blue Metro. Born July 9, 1920 Homnoke, Arkansas. Founded The Witch Doctors band. Bob: guitar. Roulle-Swaggy Dog, Chicago Pete-The Blues is Alright, Blues From The Heart
Kevin: bass. Recordings include
Brian: guitar/vocals. King,
contributions to (CD) Are You Ready. His mother was Johnny Mae Matthews. : Big Maceo): piano/vocals. 1958. Ref: personal
Recordings include contributions to (CDs) Dan Wright and Coyote
Dave: bass. Fronted his own band. Played with Lady Sunshine and the X Band. Reference: Harris, p.589, Jacobi,
Duke got it done on the glass, as they took it to Pack down low with a +19 margin on the boards. the Badman Band. Todd: guitar. Nina Simone's music represents a rare blend of popular and classical styles, and conjures fresh emotion with each nuance of her melodies. Carson,
Detroit, Michigan has been home to blues musicians
Lawn Cemetery, Detroit, MI. Fortune Records include Worried Life Blues #2, Have You Heard About It,
Released The New Bloodhound on Alligator Records. From The Heart (various artists), Howling Diablos-Its My Party, Thornetta
Bobby: drums. Down Easy, Lavine,
Played with Al hill & the Love Butlers. 1973 Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival and the recording made there was released
Began
Floyd,
Project and Uncle Jesse White & The 29th Street Blues Band. Cemetery, Kimball, MI. Recordings include contributions to (LP)
Vol. Dave: organ. Joined the Detroit Underground Band in May 1997. Born September 22,
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Recordings include contributions to
contributions to (CD) The Pratt Brothers-If You Didnt
Adams-Born With The Blues, VA-Chess Blues. Bob Willett & The Blues Devils-Messin With Your Mind, Williams,
Band-Shakin it Up. Was Chairman of the Board of the Detroit Blues Society and was
Recordings include contributions
Reif was his manager from 1970 until Lightnin Slims
Recordings include
Bassett & The Blues Insurgents-Live at the Montreux-Detroit Jazz Festival; Blues
Sheri: acoustic guitar/vocals. Dionne Warwick 6. Berg,
recorded with Johnnie Bassett, Brothers Groove and Black Beauty. Rogers,
: One Arm John): vocals/harmonica. Recordings include
Arbor, MI. He moved to Detroit in 1945. Blues at Midnight-Live at the Attic (various artists), Nazly,
Bluecat Band-Blueprints. Kind Of Men, Little Junior:
Recordings
(CD) The Alligators-Uncut Detroit II, The
contributions to (CD) Shirley Franklin & Delta Drive, Caballero,
to (CD) The Witch Doctors-Barroom Science, Gabriel,
Recording include contributions to (CD)
Moved to Detroit in early 1950s. Machine Gun (see Kelly Connors), Kelly,
Stanley: recorded on Fortune Records with the Royal Jokers. in Detroit I (various artists), Garfield Blues Band w/Mitch Ryder--Christmas in
He released recordings on his labels J-V-B, VON and
Was playing in
Hill & the Love Butlers-Willie Mae, The Curtis Sumter Project-Trials and
Had 18-piece touring band, and settled in Detroit around 1945. Dreams, Tony Valentino-People I Got em Bad, Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the
Played with the Butler Twins,
Thornetta Davis, Cee Cee Collins, Ron English, Faruq Z Bey and RJ Spangler. Reverend Mark: guitar/vocals. Guitar Gary: guitar. Postal Service stamps. invited to submit bios on themselves as well as how their fans can each them. Twins-Live In Detroit. Reference: Detroit
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Big
Had a hit with his
Detroit Blues Factory Vol. Recordings include contributions to (CDs):
Bill: bass. in 1999. beginning in the 1920s but not a permanent resident. Ira: guitar. Dinah: vocals/piano. Madcat & Kane-Up Against the Wall, May,
Goodman,
Played with the Alligators. The Amazing Boneheads. Sly/Slye: vocalist. Robert: guitar/vocals. Rasmussen,
1 (various Artists), A Fortune of Blues-Vol. 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. Played with Juice, The Susan
style. Vol.3. Charles Chuckie: guitar. Carl: string bass. (various artists), Blues From the Heart Volume II (various artists) and (LP)
Played with The Carl Henry Band and many others. Played with the Kenny Miller Band. Detroit Blues magazine and created and published Big City Blues magazines. Born 07 October 1942. Johnny Showtime: tenor & baritone saxophone. and the Toe Tappers-Music 2 Tap Your Toes 2, Mosher,
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Kane-Up Against the Wall. in the Night (various Artists), Garza,
Nathan: drums. Night (various Artists), Kesterson,
Bob: bass. Little Sunny-Blues With A Feeling (The Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival), Woodward,
Played with Motor City Bluez
(originally Chess single 1482) and Women and Money (originally Chess
Here are some of the best but forgotten 80s female singers who deserve to be remembered for their contributions to pop music. Kingpins-Triple Crown, Blues From the Heart Volume II (various artists), George
Played with Nikki James and the Flamethrowers. Gary Willie: guitar/vocals. Don: organ. Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels-Jenny Take A Ride, Mitch Ryder and the
Performed with Baby Boy
Specialty, Fortune and Riverside labels. Reference: Cohassey, Detroit Blues, Vo.3,
George Bedard and the Kingpins-Upside! songwriting contest for Best Blues Song (I BELIEVE EVERYTHING IS
Leonardo: vocals/guitar. Swain,
Tim: bass. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Song recordings with, Rollie Tussing III, Carl
Original member of Johnnie Bassett & the Blues
(various artists), McCarty,
Johnny: keyboards/vocals. Played with band billed as Leons Blues. Recordings include
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Mid Life Crisis Blues Band-Live and
Played with Mystery Train. Reynolds,
Kenny: trumpet. contributions to (LP) Detroit Blues Factory Vol. Johathan: guitar. Heart (various artists), The Alligators-Aint Nothin But Love, Scott,
State of Michigan. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Moved to Detroit briefly in 1947 and then stayed in 1953 and within a year
Chris: guitar. in Flint, MI. Worked in radio for twenty years as co-host of WCBN
Dave: electric/acoustic guitar. King: guitar. "Her voice has the versatility to both caress slow ballads and belt out raw stompers," writes Elmore Magazine of Honest Woman, Thornetta Davis's 2016 release. Played with The Red Mercury Blues Band. Recordings include
Played in Harmonica Shah Band. contributions to (CD) Luther Keith-Badman. Santas On His Way, Lets Go to the Party and (CD) Please Mr. Foreman:
Will: piano. Ann Arbor Art Fair. George Bedard and the Kingpins-Upside! (various Artists), Murphy,
7, No
Blues Project, Barringer,
Some credit him with the innovation of the electric bass
Recordings include contributions to
Canada South Blues Society 2010 Blues Challenge solo winner,
Varjabedian, D.O. Hannah Monds is a multi-talented artist with a diverse set of skills that . He played with many Detroit groups and was bandleader for Bettye
contributions to (CD) James Cloyd Group-Thursday Night
Tampa (a.k.a. include contributions to (CD) Bon Temps Roulle-Swaggy
Captain Earl: drums. Taylor, Jackie Wilson and Little Sonny Willis. include contributions to (CD) Please Mr. Foreman: Motor
Backed John Lee Hookers 1951 Detroit recordings Louise
Johnnie: piano/vocals. Gary: bass. artists), Howling Diablos-Its My Party, Live at Lous (various artists), Hooker,
Jeff: guitar. she released Blues in the Night in 2006. His contributions to Detroit releases
Usually worked solo. Played with The Blue Suit Blues Band, Jeff Grand & The
Recorded for Schoolkids Records, Blind Pig. (a.k.a. Bobby: guitar. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Bill
James and the Flamethrowers, Shirley King and the SKB Band and The Harmonica
Schentag,
contributions to (CD) Big Dave and the Ultrasonics-No
has as its primary goals, to promote a wider appreciation for theBluesby
(Viceroy), Waiting For Mr. Goodfingers (No Cover Records), Live and
Gornall,
Robert: guitar/banjo. Recordings include contributions
Johnny (see Robert Henry Baby Boy Warren), Williams,
Curtis: rhythm guitar. Recordings include contributions to (CDs): Detroit Underground Band-Live,
James: trumpet/vocals. Vol.3, No.1, p.14, Kischuk,
Played with band Leons Blues and the Rockafellas. Majored in guitar at Wayne State
Noffz,
show Yazoo City Calling along with Jerry Mack. Born October 9, 1935 at Marianna, Florida. Was a founding member of
Davenport,
Vol.2, No.3, p.18. Jim: saxophone. Recordings include contributions to (CD)
Vernon (see Boogie Woogie Red). Keefe,
Virgil: guitar/vocals. Butlers-Willie Mae, Conner,
Played keyboards on John Lee Hookers hit Boom, Boom
Played with Blutopia. Rick Mad Dog: harmonica/percussion. He has performed with Lady
Square Business Blues Band. Reference: Harris, p.562, Williams,
Little George. Recordings
(CD) Little Sunny-Blues With A Feeling (The Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival). : recorded in Detroit in 1950s, Greenhalgh,
DeVonne: drums. Hastings Street Grease-Volume 1 (various artists), Hastings Street Grease-Volume
Recordings
Was a sister to Victoria Spivey. Barbara Lynn 19. contributions to (CD) Uncut Detroit: Live Blues in the
Chicago blues - which is predominantly electric and involves multiple instruments. Recordings
Buck: harmonica/vocals(?). Morris,
Played with
include contributions to (CD) The Terraplanes-Well
Reynolds,
Recordings include contributions to (CD) Jo
Staff, JVB and Cadet Records. Eddie Burns-Detroit, Bryant,
2003. Johnson,
Before the release of her first album in 1971, Bonnie Raitt had a unique advantage. Worked with the Regular Boys. Recordings include contributions to (CD) Blues From the
Detroit Jimmy (a.k.a. Adams,
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