The Living History Band

Chicago Blues: A Living History

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.

More reviews tagged #Blues

  • reviewed 04/2016

    COMPILATIONS
    Blues For Big Walter

  • reviewed 12/1969

    JIMMY THACKERY AND THE DRIVERS
    Inside Tracks

  • reviewed 10/2015

    Georgie Bonds
    Hit It Hard

  • reviewed 04/2016

    Golden State Lone Star Blues Revue
    Golden State Lone Star Blues Revue

  • reviewed 03/2015

    Robin McKelle
    HEART OF MEMPHIS

  • reviewed 05/2009

    The Living History Band
    Chicago Blues: A Living History

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

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.