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Blues history

Blues history

Newport 1960: When blues hit the mainstream

As far as music goes, 1960 fell in the midst of transition: the first euphoric shots of rock and roll had given way to something of a lull. Elvis was in the army, Little Richard Read more…

By Chicago Blues Experience, 5 years ago November 24, 2015
Blues history

Historic venues: The Checkerboard Lounge

If blues is a people’s music, then the best blues clubs are often located in neighborhoods. The Checkerboard Lounge, originally located at 423 E. 43rd St, definitely qualified on that count. From 1972, when it Read more…

By Chicago Blues Experience, 5 years ago October 12, 2015
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