Some people on this list would considered A-list celebrities, others may be names you're hearing for the first time. But all left a mark on Chicago that warrants honors.

It made such a difference rubbing shoulders with guys like (blues harmonica player) Sugar Blue. Moving to Chicago made me a much better musician." Not long after relocating to Chicago, Charles ...

It made such a difference rubbing shoulders with guys like (blues harmonica player) Sugar Blue. Moving to Chicago made me a much better musician.” Not long after relocating to Chicago ...

Photo by Alex Healy After its inaugural launch in the fall by Marshall Chess, son of legendary Chess Records co-founder ...

Dec. 27 Hey Day Happy Hour: 4-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 27-28, at Hey Nonny, 10 S. Vail Ave., Arlington Heights. Music ...

They paved the way for future generations of female musicians to use ... the male-dominated world of harmonica-driven blues.

While they are all undoubtedly great guitar players, there is one who never ... s canonised list of greatest guitarists. Born in Chicago in 1943, Butterfield developed an appreciation for the blues ...

Throughout the 1970s, Mayall recorded with various musicians for a number of different ... his albums included "No More Interviews," "Road Show Blues," and "Chicago Line." Mayall albums from ...

A cynical act of mimicry by Sonny Boy Williamson II sparked a blues legend, the latest chapter of which has been tackled in song by Randy Newman. Nowadays it would be called “identity theft ...

Californian guitarist Robben Ford began writing songs as a 17-year-old and earned his start as a guitarist with brothers Mark (harmonica ... Blues now. Prior to that, Robben had been the lead ...

The Chicago Blackhawks and St. Louis Blues are a little over a week away from facing off at the 2025 NHL Winter Classic. The Blackhawks will serve as the home team, hosting the Blues at historic ...