Blues & Rhythm magazine no. 387 – Dec. 2024 / Jan. 2025: Chicago Blues 1971; Bull Moose Jackson; Cortelia Clark; and more

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CHICAGO ’71 – Hans Schweitz’s diary from a momentous blues research trip to Chicago in 1971, features Big John Wrencher, Lefty Dizz, Sunnyland Slim, Howlin’ Wolf, Kansas City Red, Freddie King, James Cotton, Bruce Iglauer and many more.

BULL MOOSE JACKSON – Great 1987 radio interview with the R&B legend by Howard Kozy.

CORTELIA CLARKE – Cary Baker tells the story of the blues street singer who won a Grammy for his 1966 album.

WORDS, WORDS, WORDS – Detailed discussion on blues lyrics by Chris Smith.

THUNDER SMITH & LUTHER STONEHAM – More post war downhome blues throwbacks by Ray Templeton.

MIKE LEADBITTER – 50th Anniversary tribute compiled by John Broven.

STUFF YOU DON’T SEE EVERY DAY – Rare and restored blues photos from Don Zijlstra.

US BLUES FESTIVALS – East Side Kings, Highway 61, Hal & Mal’s, King Biscuit, Crescent City Blues & BBQ by Mike Stephenson & Nick Cobban.

Plus: Miles Hoyt, Bob Laughton, Roy Lee Johnson, Maurice Williams, Art Sheridan, Louisville Gospel, Lafayette Thomas, Chuck Norris, Lead Belly, Lightnin’ Hopkins and all the usual features.