2009-05-11
This looks like a greatest hits compilation but it’s actually a retrospective performed by a modern Chicago collective calling themselves The Living History Band. They’re joined by 4 of Chicago’s great blues traditionalists – harp masters Billy Boy Arnold and Billy Branch; and guitarists Lurrie Bell and John Primer. Extensive liners explain the significance of the honored artists, none of whom, it could be pointed out, were born north of the Mason-Dixon.
TIP OF THE TOP
From Memphis to Greaseland
RORY BLOCK
HARD LUCK CHILD- A TRIBUTE TO SKIP JAMES
SHIRLEY JOHNSON
Blues Attack
MINGO FISHTRAP
ON TIME
BRUCE MATTHEWS
So Far...
THE KNICKERBOCKER ALL-STARS
TEXAS RHODY BLUES
The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.