The Sons of Blues In My Lonely Room

Uploaded By Red Grey Matter Enjoy Your Day Buy Album: t. ly, OsBD As The Years Go Passing By The Sons Of Blues formed by Billy Branch in the 1970s along with Lurrie Bell and Freddie Dixon. They recorded for Alligator Records and with a different line up, for Red Beans Records, Evidence and others. Billy Branch was discovered by Willie Dixon, the father of modern Chicago Blues, while Billy was still in college. Willie encouraged Billy to finish his college education, which he did, but instead of going to law school after receiving his political science degree, Billy began touring with the Willie Dixon Chicago AllStars. This gave Billy the unique opportunity to travel and work as an under study for the legendary Carey Bell who was planning to leave the AllStars and form his own band. When Carey took his leave, the young Billy Branch took his place, touring with Willie Dixon for 6 years. Nick Charles was given his first bass guitar and bass amp by Howlin Wolf. In addition, the you