Blues guitarist Son Seals died earlier this week. [View All]

I was listening to a blues program on the radio this morning and they mentioned this. I hadn't heard it before that. I saw him play in a club back in the eighties. I just went to get a CD to put on, then when I didn't find one I realized that I only have him on vinyl. No turntable right now, so I guess I'll have to put another blues disc on instead.


CHICAGO, IL. (Alligator Records) - W.C. Handy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated master Chicago bluesman Son Seals, 62, died Monday, December 20 in Chicago, IL. The critically acclaimed, younger generation guitarist, vocalist and songwriter - credited with redefining Chicago blues for a new audience in the 1970s - was known for his intense, razor-sharp guitar work, gruff singing style and his charismatic stage presence. According to "Guitar World," "Seals carves guitar licks like a chain saw through solid oak and sings like a grainy-voiced avenging angel." Seals released 11 albums during his 30-year recording career and toured worldwide.

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