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- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Feb 25, 2020
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Bluesman Frank ‘Little Sonny’ Scott Jr. gave his all to Maxwell Street for half a century
The Supreme Mayor of Maxwell Street left a scant recorded legacy, but he’s well remembered for his efforts to preserve the historic market and open-air blues hub.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Apr 25, 2018
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Deacon Jones cofounded the legendary Baby Huey & the Babysitters—and that was just for starters
Trumpeter and organist Deacon Jones played for Curtis Mayfield, Freddie King, and Carlos Santana, and spent 18 years with John Lee Hooker.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Mar 14, 2018
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Bluesman Benny Turner has spent decades as a sideman—including to his brother, guitar god Freddie King
Benny Turner has often seemed content to stay 20 feet from stardom, but 60 years into his career he's finally making a name for himself.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Mar 28, 2017
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Otis ‘Big Smokey’ Smothers recorded with Howlin’ Wolf even before his own first session
Guitarist Big Smokey Smothers wrote for Muddy Waters and partnered with Freddie King, but his traditional style of Chicago electric blues didn't help him make his own name.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Mar 29, 2016
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Blues guitarist Andrew Brown died just as his fame began to catch up with his importance
Andrew Brown cut his teeth alongside Magic Sam and Freddie King, but despite his distinctive talent he spent much of his life working in a steel mill.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Feb 2, 2016
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Luther Allison was the Jimi Hendrix of blues guitar
Guitarist Luther Allison learned his craft in Chicago, but he spent much of his career in Europe when American interest in the blues waned.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 28, 2013
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The enduring power and soul of bluesman Freddie King
A terrific new 54-track CD set collects bluesman Freddie King's complete singles for King Federal.
