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- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Jan 28, 2021
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The Aces helped invent the sound of electric Chicago blues
They’re best known as a backing band for Junior Wells and Little Walter, but they took the lead when it came to the future of the genre.
- Music, Music Feature Jul 23, 2020
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Thirty-five moments that brought Chicago music to the world
The Year of Chicago Music has had less music in it than anybody anticipated, but we still have plenty to celebrate.
- Music, Music Feature Oct 11, 2019
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David Dann on his new biography of blues-rock guitarist Michael Bloomfield
From Glencoe to Monterey Pop to oblivion: Bloomfield’s huge talent and unique style changed the instrument forever, but while Clapton and Hendrix entered the canon, he faded away.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Jul 2, 2018
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Matt ‘Guitar’ Murphy did much more than join the Blues Brothers
By the time Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi recruited him, Murphy had worked as a sideman for the likes of Howlin' Wolf, Memphis Slim, and James Cotton.
- Blogs, Bleader Apr 1, 2017
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Bob Seger’s conspicuous online absence, The Voice, lo-fi house: the week in music writing
The Reader's weekly best in music writing across the web
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Feb 14, 2017
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The Chicago blues pantheon needs more women—and Queen Sylvia Embry deserves a spot
Queen Sylvia Embry's bass playing and warm, soulful singing made her a hit in local clubs and on transatlantic tours.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Dec 20, 2016
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The Trouble Boys brought dumb punk fun to the U. of C. in the late 70s
The Trouble Boys never made a record, but guitarist and singer Don Hedeker went on to play in Algebra Suicide and the Polkaholics.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Mar 6, 2014
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The Secret History of Chicago Music: Lafayette Leake
This brilliant pianist cut countless sides with blues giants as a Chess Records session player, but he released little music of his own.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 8, 2012
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The dwindling minority of white male voters
The GOP's old dependables
- Arts & Culture, Calendar Jul 20, 2011
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The Reader Agenda
Soul Train, French fare, hipster poetry, a fashion challenge, and more
- Music, Gossip Wolf Jan 6, 2011
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Gear Up, Emo Kid
The Smoking Popes announce a concept album and Gauge plays with Haymarket Riot. Plus: Chrissy Murderbot signs to Planet Mu, James Chance likes Snapple, and more
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 11, 2010
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Early Warnings Roundup
This week's Early Warnings include Chuck Berry, Big Freedia, Gang of Four, Girl Talk, Rob Halford, My Brightest Diamond, Rick Ross, and the Wu-Tang Clan.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 11, 2009
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Ziggy Stardust and Chuck Berry at Block Cinema
"Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars" and "Hail! Hail! Rock 'n' Roll" screen tonight and tomorrow at Block Cinema.
