Muddy Waters electrified Britain before your grandpa even knew what a guitar was.
Taken from the European tours organised for American blues musicians between 1962 and 1969, this release features performances by several popular blues artists, including: Big Mama Thornton, Roosevelt Sykes, Buddy Guy, Dr. Isaiah Ross, Big Joe Turner, Skip James, Bukka White, Son House, Hound Dog Taylor and Little Walter, Koko Taylor and Little Walter, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, Helen Humes, Earl Hooker, and Muddy Waters.
Acting
Skip James's eyes contain multitudes.
Sound
Raw board mixes, no sweetening, all truth.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
These 1960s tours literally built the British blues-rock scene—Clapton, Page, and Richards were in these crowds taking notes.
Notice how many legends here died broke while their white interpreters became millionaires. The film doesn't mention it. You should.
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