The Imbalanced History of Rock and Roll

Profiles In The Blues: Muddy & Willie


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Together, Muddy Waters and Willie Dixon electrified and spread all over the world the music known as The Blues!

In this episode, we return to the Profiles In The Blues series with the story of Muddy Waters and Willie Dixon, both key figures in the Chicago Blues scene, tracing back to their Mississippi roots. The Imbalanced Boys gauge their impact in their own time, as well as the future of Rock & Roll!

Other characters come to play in this story: Leonard Chess, Howlin' Wolf, and Little Walter among them. Top up your drinks, and kick back for a fine ride!

During this episode, the guys mention the following links/sources:

-Willie Dixon on loudersound.com

-I Am The Blues piece on Willie on Paste

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