This month In Blues Legends 01/12

Muddy Waters’ gritty “The Blues Had a Baby” ties rock to its blues roots with raw energy, while Willie Dixon’s “You Shook Me,” reimagined by Led Zeppelin and Jeff Beck, brims with slide guitar intensity. Howlin’ Wolf’s “Evil” growls with menace, and Junior Wells’ “Hoodoo Man Blues” captures Chicago blues with smoky harmonica. Taj Mahal and Gregg Allman invigorate “Statesboro Blues” in a spirited tribute.

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PBS ‘Soundstage’ tapes Bonnie Raitt in Chicago (1974)

Bonnie Raitt  "Soundstage" PBS TV - Dec  17th, 1974
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Etta James, Albert King & Junior Wells join John Mayall (1982 )

John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers - Set 1 - 06/18/82 - Capitol Theatre (OFFICIAL)
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Earth, Wind & Fire release their ninth album : ‘I Am’ featuring ‘Boogie Wonderland’ & ‘After the Love Has Gone’ (1979)

Earth, Wind & Fire’s ‘I Am’ feat. ‘Boogie Wonderland’ & ‘After the Love Has Gone’ is their ninth studio album released on June 9, 1979 by Cbs.

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