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Snooky Pryor
31,790 listeners
Snooky Pryor (September 15, 1921 – October 18, 2006) was an American Chicago blues harmonica player. He claimed to have pioneered the now-c… read moreSnooky Pryor (September 15, 1921 – October 18, 2006) was an American Chicago blues harmonica player. He claimed to have pioneered the now-common method of playing amplified harmonica by cupping a small microphone in his hands along with … read moreSnooky Pryor (September 15, 1921 – October 18, 2006) was an American Chicago blues harmonica player. He claimed to have pioneered the now-common method of playing amplified harmonica by cupping a small microphone in his hands along with the harmonica, although on his earliest records in the late … read more -
Kim Wilson
19,033 listeners
Kim Wilson is a U.S. blues singer and harmonica player. He is best known as the lead vocalist and frontman for the The Fabulous Thunderbird… read moreKim Wilson is a U.S. blues singer and harmonica player. He is best known as the lead vocalist and frontman for the The Fabulous Thunderbirds on two hit songs of the 1980s; "Tuff Enuff" and "Wrap It Up". Wilson was bor… read moreKim Wilson is a U.S. blues singer and harmonica player. He is best known as the lead vocalist and frontman for the The Fabulous Thunderbirds on two hit songs of the 1980s; "Tuff Enuff" and "Wrap It Up". Wilson was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1951, and grew up in Goleta, Calif… read more -
Mark Hummel
10,301 listeners
Grammy Nominee, Blues Award Winner, Author, Harp Man Mark Hummel had a banner year in 2014. Grammy Nominated for his Remembering Little Wa… read moreGrammy Nominee, Blues Award Winner, Author, Harp Man Mark Hummel had a banner year in 2014. Grammy Nominated for his Remembering Little Walter CD he produced and performed on, Mark also won Best Blues CD and Best Traditional Blues CD at… read moreGrammy Nominee, Blues Award Winner, Author, Harp Man Mark Hummel had a banner year in 2014. Grammy Nominated for his Remembering Little Walter CD he produced and performed on, Mark also won Best Blues CD and Best Traditional Blues CD at the Blues Music Awards in Memphis, TN. Mark's The Hust… read more -
William Clarke
25,488 listeners
William Clarke, a West Coast blues harmonica virtuoso, singer and songwriter, that released nine albums (U.S.) before his untimely death at… read moreWilliam Clarke, a West Coast blues harmonica virtuoso, singer and songwriter, that released nine albums (U.S.) before his untimely death at age 45 on November 19, 1996. Clarke mixed traditional Chicago blues with West Coast swing in a co… read moreWilliam Clarke, a West Coast blues harmonica virtuoso, singer and songwriter, that released nine albums (U.S.) before his untimely death at age 45 on November 19, 1996. Clarke mixed traditional Chicago blues with West Coast swing in a combination referred to as ''soul-jazz.'' … read more -
Sugar Blue
16,193 listeners
James Whiting, a.k.a. Sugar Blue is a harp player of the Baby Boom generation. Born in New York City in 1950, he got started on harmonica i… read moreJames Whiting, a.k.a. Sugar Blue is a harp player of the Baby Boom generation. Born in New York City in 1950, he got started on harmonica in his teens. By the time he was twenty he had recording credits with Brownie McGhee, Victoria Spiv… read moreJames Whiting, a.k.a. Sugar Blue is a harp player of the Baby Boom generation. Born in New York City in 1950, he got started on harmonica in his teens. By the time he was twenty he had recording credits with Brownie McGhee, Victoria Spivey, and Roosevelt Sykes. Whiting moved to Paris in 1976, and… read more -
Johnny Dyer
3,223 listeners
Bluesman Johnny Dyer (Dec.7,1938 - Nov.13, 2014) ….R.I.P. Johnny Dyer was born on Dec.7,1938 and spent some time growing up on the St… read moreBluesman Johnny Dyer (Dec.7,1938 - Nov.13, 2014) ….R.I.P. Johnny Dyer was born on Dec.7,1938 and spent some time growing up on the Stovall Plantation in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, where blues patriarch Muddy Waters was raised by hi… read moreBluesman Johnny Dyer (Dec.7,1938 - Nov.13, 2014) ….R.I.P. Johnny Dyer was born on Dec.7,1938 and spent some time growing up on the Stovall Plantation in Rolling Fork, Mississippi, where blues patriarch Muddy Waters was raised by his grandmother. One day when he was seven years old, Johnny f… read more -
Byther Smith
31,943 listeners
Byther Smith is a true Living Legend of the Chicago blues scene and during his long lasting career he worked with the greatest of the Chica… read moreByther Smith is a true Living Legend of the Chicago blues scene and during his long lasting career he worked with the greatest of the Chicago blues artists like Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Jimmy Reed and Otis Rush. Born in Monticell… read moreByther Smith is a true Living Legend of the Chicago blues scene and during his long lasting career he worked with the greatest of the Chicago blues artists like Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Jimmy Reed and Otis Rush. Born in Monticello, Mississippi on April 17, 1933 young Byther Smith got his … read more -
Mojo Buford
3,847 listeners
George "Mojo" Buford plays blues harmonica. Best known for playing with Muddy Waters in 1962, 1967-68, and 1971-72. During the 67… read moreGeorge "Mojo" Buford plays blues harmonica. Best known for playing with Muddy Waters in 1962, 1967-68, and 1971-72. During the 67-68 period he toured the U.S., Canada, Australia, England, and Europe with Muddy Waters, and also … read moreGeorge "Mojo" Buford plays blues harmonica. Best known for playing with Muddy Waters in 1962, 1967-68, and 1971-72. During the 67-68 period he toured the U.S., Canada, Australia, England, and Europe with Muddy Waters, and also recorded live with him. Born in 1929, in Mississippi, he le… read more -
Paul Butterfield's Better Days
2,931 listeners
After his Blues Band's breakup and no longer with Elektra, Paul Butterfield retreated to the community of Woodstock, New York where he… read moreAfter his Blues Band's breakup and no longer with Elektra, Paul Butterfield retreated to the community of Woodstock, New York where he eventually formed his next band named "Paul Butterfield's Better Days". The new gr… read moreAfter his Blues Band's breakup and no longer with Elektra, Paul Butterfield retreated to the community of Woodstock, New York where he eventually formed his next band named "Paul Butterfield's Better Days". The new group included drummer Chris Parker, guitarist Amos Garrett, s… read more -
Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers
7,696 listeners
Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers is an American blues band formed and led by harmonica player and singer Rod Piazza. In 1975, following … read moreRod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers is an American blues band formed and led by harmonica player and singer Rod Piazza. In 1975, following a series of earlier bands (including Bacon Fat) and some solo work, Piazza formed the Chicago Flyi… read moreRod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers is an American blues band formed and led by harmonica player and singer Rod Piazza. In 1975, following a series of earlier bands (including Bacon Fat) and some solo work, Piazza formed the Chicago Flying Saucer Band that evolved into The Mighty Flyers. As well … read more