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The Sons of Blues
12+ albums
bluesrockharmonica blues
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Billy Branch and the Sons Of Blues (SOBs), based out of Chicago, are one of the hottest blues bands working today. They are currently defining the sound of the blues for future generations. This award winning combo currently consists of some of the finest bluesmen in the world: Billy Branch - Harmonica & Vocals Dan Coscarelly - Guitar & Vocals Ariyo - Piano & Vocals Nick Charles - Bass & Vocals Mose Rutues - Drums & Vocals During the past several years, the S.O.B.s have filled many passports touring the world visiting China, Europe, South and North America. Billy Branch has followed a very non-traditional path to the blues. Unlike many blues artists, he isn't from the South. Billy was born in Chicago in 1951 and was raised in Los Angeles. He first picked up a harmonica at the age of ten and immediately began to play simple tunes. Billy returned to Chicago in the summer of '69 and graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in political science. It was during these years that he was introduced to the Blues. He soon became immersed in the local blues scene. He spent a great deal of time at legendary blues clubs such as: Queen Bee’s and Theresa's Lounge; he learned from such stalwart harmonica players like: Big Walter Horton, James Cotton, Junior Wells and Carey Bell. His big break came in 1975 during a harmonica battle when he beat Chicago legend, Little Mac Simmons at the Green Bunny Club. He made his first recording for Barrelhouse Records and began t
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As the Years Go Passing By
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Living Chicago Blues Vol.3
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Live '82
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Living Chicago Blues, Vol. 3
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Living Chicago Blues Vol. 3
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As the Years Go Passing By (Blues Reference)
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Romancing The Blue Stone
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Living Chicago Blues, Volume 3
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Blues Shock
Living Chicago Blues Vol. III
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Living Chicago Blues Vol 3
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The Story Of Black & Blue_1976-1988 / [Disc 2]