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Home » Billy Boy Arnold

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Posted inMusic

The Aces helped invent the sound of electric Chicago blues

by Steve Krakow January 28, 2021August 18, 2021

The Aces are best known as a backing band, but they took the lead when it came to the future of the blues.

Posted inMusic

Blues guitarist Jimmy Johnson is much more than just Syl’s big brother

by Steve Krakow February 11, 2020August 18, 2021

Blues guitarist Jimmy Johnson, still going strong at 91, released his newest album just four months ago.

Posted inMusic

The Reader’s guide to the 2019 Chicago Blues Festival

by Bill Dahl and David Whiteis June 4, 2019August 18, 2021

The Blues Festival diversifies its lineup for 2019, with suave and sexy R&B star Latimore, deep-soul legend Don Bryant, genre-defying singer Bettye LaVette, and many more.

Posted inMusic

If you see one set this Blues Festival, make it Jimmy Johnson

by David Whiteis June 3, 2019August 18, 2021

At 90 years old, Mississippi-born guitarist Jimmy Johnson is a walking master class in modern blues greatness.

Posted inMusic

Billy Boy Arnold helped the blues give birth to rock ’n’ roll

by David Whiteis June 3, 2019August 18, 2021

Billy Boy Arnold might be best known as Bo Diddley’s 1950s harmonica player, but he’s 25 years into a comeback of his own.

Posted inMusic

The complete schedule of the 2019 Chicago Blues Festival

by Chicago Reader May 31, 2019August 18, 2021

Three full days of blues in Millennium Park, featuring Bobby Rush, Ruthie Foster, Dom Flemons, Bombino, Larkin Poe, and dozens more

Posted inMusic

Johnnie Temple bridged country blues and urban swing in the 1930s

by Steve Krakow January 16, 2017August 18, 2021

Bluesman Johnnie Temple cut dozens of sides for Decca, including several with famous Chicago jazz band the Harlem Hamfats.

Nikki Hill
Posted inMusic

The Reader’s guide to the 31st annual Chicago Blues Festival

by David Whiteis, Bill Dahl, Peter Margasak and Leor Galil June 9, 2014August 18, 2021

Bettye LaVette and Dr. John headline an unusually diverse Chicago Blues Festival whose side stages hold underappreciated treasures.

Lady Gaga
Posted inMusic

Gossip Wolf: People-watching at Pitchfork

by J.R. Nelson and Leor Galil July 24, 2013August 19, 2021

Gossip Wolf: People-watching at Pitchfork, new material from Pezband, and a farewell to Cross Record.

Posted inBlogs

Shows to see: Sonny & the Sunsets, Billy Boy Arnold, Guided by Voices, and more

by Kevin Warwick August 9, 2012August 19, 2021

Shows to see this week include Sonny & the Sunsets, Billy Boy Arnold, Guided by Voices, and, duh, Jan Terri

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