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Artist rendition of Willie Dixon on his Bass
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Willie Dixon: He Wrote the Songs That Built Chicago Blues

Willie Dixon: The Untold Architect of Chicago Blues In January 1954, Willie Dixon handed Muddy Waters a set of lyrics backstage at…
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HISTORY

Blues Sidemen: The Amazing Forgotten Sound of American Music

Blues Sidemen: The Amazing Forgotten Sound in American Music On January 7, 1954, Muddy Waters walked into Chess Records’ studio at 4750…
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Howlin’ Wolf: The Voice That Shook Chess Records

Howlin’ Wolf: Chicago’s Most Powerful Voice in Blues History Sam Phillips had heard plenty of talent by May 1951. However, nothing set…
Artist rendition of Muddy Waters
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Muddy Waters: The Man Who Electrified Chicago Blues

Muddy Waters: The Powerful Hidden New Voice of Chicago Blues In August 1941, a folklorist named Alan Lomax drove a government sedan…
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