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- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Feb 11, 2020
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Blues guitarist Jimmy Johnson is much more than just Syl’s big brother
This 91-year-old living legend released his newest album just four months ago.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Apr 9, 2019
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Louis Myers cofounded one of the great backing bands in the blues
The guitar and harmonica master from the Aces played with Junior Wells, Little Walter, Otis Rush, Magic Sam, and many more.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Feb 26, 2018
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Blues drummer Sam Lay has made five careers’ worth of music
Sharp-dressed drummer Sam Lay has played with Dylan and Howlin' Wolf, and in 2015 he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Feb 13, 2018
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Catch up with the blues obsessives who already love guitarist Smilin’ Bobby
Sorely underrecognized guitarist Smilin' Bobby cut his teeth on Chicago's west side, learning from the likes of Magic Sam and Magic Slim.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Jan 30, 2018
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Blueswoman Mary Lane is still looking for the respect she deserves at age 82
No-nonsense west-side veteran Mary Lane, who's shared stages with the likes of Howlin' Wolf and Buddy Guy, is raising money to finish her long-awaited second album.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Jan 2, 2018
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Underappreciated guitarist Johnny B. Moore links Delta blues with the electric postwar Chicago sound
Johnny B. Moore launched his career as a full-time bluesman in 1975 with the great Koko Taylor, and he's still kicking today.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Jan 31, 2017
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Blues pianist Little Brother Montgomery influenced legends as diverse as Skip James and Johnny Cash
Pianist Little Brother Montgomery straddled blues, boogie-woogie, and jazz—and bridged prewar southern blues and the electric Chicago style.
- Music, Music Feature Jun 8, 2016
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Otis Rush recorded the harrowing blues that established his legacy 50 years ago in Chicago
He’s been sidelined by a stroke, but more than 25 musicians will pay tribute to him at this year’s festival.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Mar 29, 2016
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Blues guitarist Andrew Brown died just as his fame began to catch up with his importance
Andrew Brown cut his teeth alongside Magic Sam and Freddie King, but despite his distinctive talent he spent much of his life working in a steel mill.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Feb 2, 2016
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Luther Allison was the Jimi Hendrix of blues guitar
Guitarist Luther Allison learned his craft in Chicago, but he spent much of his career in Europe when American interest in the blues waned.
- Music, The Secret History of Chicago Music Jan 25, 2016
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Magic Slim isn't as famous as Buddy Guy yet—but Secret History is on it
Blues guitarist Magic Slim was a giant who combined furious power with keen expression.
- Music, Music Feature Mar 14, 2013
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Reader readers built their very own jukebox
We asked what would be in the perfect jukebox, and you queued up the tracks.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 28, 2013
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The enduring power and soul of bluesman Freddie King
A terrific new 54-track CD set collects bluesman Freddie King's complete singles for King Federal.