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Billy Branch
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Gary Primich
6,119 listeners
Gary Primich (born Gary Alan Primich on April 20, 1958, in Chicago, IL; died September 23, 2007, in Austin, TX) was an American blues harmo… read moreGary Primich (born Gary Alan Primich on April 20, 1958, in Chicago, IL; died September 23, 2007, in Austin, TX) was an American blues harmonica player, singer, guitarist and songwriter. He is best known for his 1995 album, Mr. Freeze. Pr… read moreGary Primich (born Gary Alan Primich on April 20, 1958, in Chicago, IL; died September 23, 2007, in Austin, TX) was an American blues harmonica player, singer, guitarist and songwriter. He is best known for his 1995 album, Mr. Freeze. Primich was born in Chicago, Illinois, but grew up in nearby G… read more -
Little Charlie & The Nightcats
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Magic Slim and The Teardrops
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Bob Margolin
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Mighty Joe Young
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Jerry McCain
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Johnny Jones
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George "Harmonica" Smith
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