Albert Collins

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Artist name: Albert Collins
Country / region: United States
Active years: 1950s–1990s
Primary role(s): Guitarist, singer, songwriter, bandleader

2. Overview

Albert Collins was an American guitarist and singer associated with electric blues. He began recording in the late 1950s and maintained an active performing and recording career for several decades. Collins released albums under his own name for multiple labels and toured internationally during the later part of his career.

3. Style and Genre (Established Terms Only)

Primary genres:

• Blues

• Electric blues

Associated styles:

• Texas blues

• Chicago blues

Instrumentation:

• Electric guitar

• Vocals

• Bass

• Drums

• Keyboards (in band arrangements)

Notes:
Collins’ recordings are rooted in postwar electric blues traditions. His work typically features guitar-led ensemble arrangements consistent with amplified blues styles developed in Texas and later associated with Chicago blues performance practices.

4. Career Outline (Factual Timeline)

• Born in Texas, United States

• Began recording professionally in the late 1950s

• Released early singles and albums during the 1960s

• Signed to major blues labels in the 1970s and 1980s

• Maintained an international touring and recording schedule through the 1980s and early 1990s

5. Discography (AllMusic)

Studio Albums

• The Cool Sound of Albert Collins — 1965

• Trash Talkin’ — 1969

• Ice Pickin’ — 1978

• Frostbite — 1980

• Cold Snap — 1986

• Iceman — 1989

• Don’t Lose Your Cool — 1990

Billy Price

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Artist name: Billy Price
Country / region: United States
Active years: 1970s–present
Primary role(s): Singer, bandleader

2. Overview

Billy Price is an American singer associated with soul blues and rhythm and blues. He emerged in the 1970s and became active as a bandleader and recording artist, releasing albums under his own name and collaborating with established blues musicians. He has maintained a long-running recording and performing career.

3. Style and Genre (Established Terms Only)

Primary genres:

• Soul blues

• Rhythm and blues

Associated styles:

• Contemporary blues

• Soul

Instrumentation:

• Vocals

• Ensemble band arrangements (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, horns as applicable)

Notes:
Price’s recordings are vocal-focused and typically feature soul and blues song structures with full-band arrangements consistent with post-1970s soul-blues and R&B traditions.

4. Career Outline (Factual Timeline)

• Began professional music activity in the United States during the 1970s

• Worked as a bandleader and recording artist

• Recorded and performed with established blues musicians and ensembles

• Continued releasing albums and touring through subsequent decades

5. Discography (AllMusic)

Studio Albums

• Danger Zone — 1981

• Can I Change My Mind — 1992

• East Side Soul — 2015

• Dog Eat Dog — 2017

• The Water — 2020

Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters

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Artist name: Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters
Country / region: United States
Active years: 1980s–present
Primary role(s): Blues band (guitar-led ensemble)

2. Overview

Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters is an American blues band led by guitarist Ronnie Earl. The group emerged in the late 1980s and has released a long-running series of studio and live recordings. The band is known for rotating personnel over time while maintaining a consistent guitar-centered blues ensemble format.

3. Style and Genre (Established Terms Only)

Primary genres:

• Blues

• Electric blues

Associated styles:

• Chicago blues

• Soul blues

• Instrumental blues

Instrumentation:

• Electric guitar

• Bass

• Drums

• Keyboards

• Vocals (instrumental and vocal tracks)

Notes:
The band’s recordings are based on electric blues traditions, frequently featuring extended instrumental performances alongside vocal blues material. Ensemble arrangements follow post-1960s electric blues and soul-blues recording practices.

4. Career Outline (Factual Timeline)

• Formed in the United States in the late 1980s

• Released debut recordings shortly after formation

• Maintained an active recording schedule across multiple decades

• Performed regularly in the United States and internationally

• Continued releasing studio and live albums into the 2010s and 2020s

5. Discography (AllMusic)

Studio Albums

• Soul Searchin’ — 1988

• Peace of Mind — 1990

• Live at Montreux — 1994

• Blues for the Westside — 1995

• Language of the Soul — 1996

• The Colour of Love — 1997

• Healing Time — 1998

• Blues Guitar Virtuoso — 2000

• I Feel Like Goin’ On — 2004

• The Duke — 2005

• Spread the Love — 2009

• Maxwell Street — 2014

• Beyond the Blue Door — 2019

Anthony Hamilton

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Artist name: Anthony Hamilton
Country / region: United States
Active years: 1990s–present
Primary role(s): Singer, songwriter

2. Overview

Anthony Hamilton is an American singer whose work is associated with soul blues and contemporary blues. He began recording as a solo artist in the early 2000s and has released multiple albums under his own name. Hamilton continues to record and perform as a solo vocalist with band accompaniment.

3. Style and Genre (Established Terms Only)

Primary genres:

• Soul blues

Associated styles:

• Contemporary blues

• Rhythm and blues

Instrumentation:

• Vocals

• Ensemble band arrangements (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards)

Notes:
Hamilton’s recordings are vocal-focused and typically feature soul and blues song structures with modern production approaches. His work aligns with contemporary soul blues traditions rather than acoustic or pre-war blues styles.

4. Career Outline (Factual Timeline)

• Began professional recording activity in the United States during the late 1990s

• Released debut solo recordings in the early 2000s

• Recorded albums for independent blues and soul labels

• Maintained an ongoing recording and touring presence through the 2010s and 2020s

5. Discography (AllMusic)

Studio Albums

• Soulife — 2003

• Back to the Blues — 2006

• Southern Soul — 2008

• Can’t Let Go — 2012

• What I’m Feelin’ — 2016

• Love Is the New Black — 2021

Cedric Burnside

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Artist name: Cedric Burnside
Country / region: United States
Active years: 1990s–present
Primary role(s): Drummer, singer, guitarist, songwriter

2. Overview

Cedric Burnside is an American blues musician associated with Mississippi Hill Country blues. He began performing professionally at a young age and has worked as both a band member and a solo recording artist. Burnside has released multiple albums under his own name and continues to record and tour internationally.

3. Style and Genre (Established Terms Only)

Primary genres:

• Blues

Associated styles:

• Hill Country blues

• Electric blues

• Contemporary blues

Instrumentation:

• Drums

• Vocals

• Electric guitar

• Percussion

Notes:
Burnside’s recordings are rooted in Hill Country blues traditions, which emphasize rhythmic repetition and groove-based structures. His work incorporates both drum-led ensemble formats and guitar-centered arrangements consistent with modern blues recordings.

4. Career Outline (Factual Timeline)

• Born in Mississippi, United States

• Began performing professionally in the 1990s

• Worked as a drummer for established Hill Country blues artists

• Formed collaborative projects and later pursued solo recordings

• Released multiple studio albums as a bandleader

• Continues active touring and recording in the 2010s and 2020s

5. Discography (AllMusic)

Studio Albums

• The Way I Am — 2015

• Benton County Relic — 2018

• I Be Trying — 2021

• Hill Country Love — 2024

(Discography listed per AllMusic album entries; release years shown for reference.)

Bettye LaVette

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Artist name: Bettye LaVette
Country / region: United States
Active years: 1960s–present
Primary role(s): Singer, songwriter

2. Overview

Bettye LaVette is an American singer whose recording career began in the early 1960s. Her work spans several decades and includes releases across multiple labels. She has recorded both original material and interpretive projects and has remained active as a touring and recording artist into the 21st century.

3. Style and Genre (Established Terms Only)

Primary genres:

• Soul

• Blues

Associated styles:

• Soul blues

• Rhythm and blues

Instrumentation:

• Vocals

• Ensemble band arrangements (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, horns as applicable)

Notes:
LaVette’s recordings are vocal-centered and typically feature soul and blues song structures. Her work aligns with post-1960s soul and blues recording traditions, using full band arrangements common to those styles.

4. Career Outline (Factual Timeline)

• Born in Michigan, United States

• Began recording professionally in the early 1960s

• Released early singles during the 1960s on major and independent labels

• Continued recording and performing intermittently through subsequent decades

• Re-established a regular release schedule in the 2000s with multiple full-length albums

• Continues to perform and record as a solo artist

5. Discography (AllMusic)

Studio Albums

• Child of the Seventies — 1972 (recorded; later released)

• I’ve Got My Own Hell to Raise — 2005

• The Scene of the Crime — 2007

• Tell Me a Lie — 2009

• Interpretations: The British Rock Songbook — 2010

• Thankful N’ Thoughtful — 2012

• Worthy — 2015

• Things Have Changed — 2018

• Blackbirds — 2023

(Discography listed per AllMusic album entries; release years shown for reference.)

Bernard Allison

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Artist name: Bernard Allison
Country / region: United States
Active years: 1980s–present
Primary role(s): Guitarist, singer, songwriter, bandleader

2. Overview

Bernard Allison is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter associated with electric blues and blues rock. He began recording as a solo artist in the early 1990s and has maintained an international touring and recording career. Allison is the son of blues guitarist Luther Allison and has released multiple albums under his own name.

3. Style and Genre (Established Terms Only)

Primary genres:

• Blues rock

• Electric blues

Associated styles:

• Contemporary blues

• Blues-based rock

Instrumentation:

• Electric guitar

• Vocals

• Bass

• Drums

• Keyboards (in band settings)

Notes:
Allison’s recordings are centered on electric guitar–led blues and blues-rock arrangements, using ensemble formats typical of post-1970s electric blues and blues-based rock music.

4. Career Outline (Factual Timeline)

• Began performing professionally at a young age in the United States

• Launched a solo recording career in the early 1990s

• Signed to established blues labels and released albums internationally

• Maintained an ongoing touring presence in North America and Europe

• Continues to record and perform as a solo artist

5. Discography (AllMusic)

Studio Albums

• Born with the Blues — 1992

• The Next Generation — 1997

• Chills & Thrills — 2007

• Songs from the Road — 2011

• In the Mix — 2015

• Luther’s Blues — 2017

• Highs & Lows — 2022

James Cotton

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Artist name: James Cotton
Country / region: United States
Active years: 1950s–2010s
Primary role(s): Harmonica player, singer, bandleader

2. Overview

James Cotton was an American blues harmonica player and singer. He emerged in the early 1950s and became associated with postwar electric blues through his work as a band member and later as a solo recording artist. Cotton maintained a long recording and touring career and was active in the blues circuit for several decades.

3. Style and Genre (Established Terms Only)

Primary genres:

• Blues

• Electric blues

Associated styles:

• Chicago blues

• Modern electric blues

Instrumentation:

• Harmonica

• Vocals

• Electric guitar

• Bass

• Drums

Notes:
Cotton’s recordings are rooted in amplified Chicago blues traditions that developed after World War II. His work typically features harmonica-led arrangements supported by standard electric blues rhythm sections.

4. Career Outline (Factual Timeline)

• Born in Mississippi and raised in the Mississippi Delta

• Began performing professionally in the early 1950s

• Performed with Muddy Waters’ band during the 1950s

• Launched a solo recording career in the 1960s

• Recorded for several major blues and independent labels

• Continued touring and recording internationally through the 2000s

5. Discography (AllMusic)

Studio Albums

• Cotton Crop — 1969

• 100% Cotton — 1974

• High Energy — 1975

• Live & On the Move — 1976

• Take Me Back — 1981

• Chicago Bound — 1986

• Deep in the Blues — 1996

• Late Night Blues — 2000

• Giant — 2010

Live Albums

• Live from Chicago: Mr. Superharp Himself — 1986

Curtis Salgado

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Artist name: Curtis Salgado
Country / region: United States
Active years: 1970s–present (as noted by AllMusic)
Primary role(s): Singer, harmonica player, songwriter, bandleader

2. Overview

Curtis Salgado is an American blues singer, harmonica player, and songwriter. He has been active in the blues and contemporary electric blues scene since the 1970s and has recorded and toured both as a solo artist and in collaborative projects. His work includes performances with established blues acts and a long-running solo recording career.

3. Style and Genre (Established Terms Only)

Primary genres:

• Blues

Associated styles:

• Modern electric blues

• R&B-influenced blues

Instrumentation:

• Vocals

• Harmonica

• Ensemble band arrangements (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards)

Notes:
Salgado’s music is rooted in the tradition of modern electric blues performance, often incorporating elements of rhythm and blues and soul instrumentation consistent with his genre classification.

4. Career Outline (Factual Timeline)

• Born on February 4, 1954, in Everett, Washington, United States.

• Began professional activity as a musician in the 1970s.

• Performed with the Robert Cray Band and Roomful of Blues in the early years of his career.

• Formed Curtis Salgado & The Stilettos and recorded albums in the 1990s.

• Has released multiple solo albums across several decades.

• Continues to record and perform into the 2020s.

5. Discography

Albums (as documented in musical databases such as AllMusic / corroborated by multiple listings)

The following list reflects known album releases that appear in AllMusic timelines and widely referenced discographies:

• Curtis Salgado & The Stilettos — 1991

• More Than You Can Chew — 1995

• Hit It ’N Quit It (with Terry Robb) — 1997

• Wiggle Outta This — 1999

• Soul Activated — 2001

• Strong Suspicion — 2004

• Clean Getaway — 2008

• Soul Shot — 2012

• The Beautiful Lowdown — 2016

• Rough Cut — 2018

• Damage Control — 2021

• Fine By Me — 2024

(Discography reflects full album releases associated with Curtis Salgado’s recording career.)

Charles Brown

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Artist name: Charles Brown
Country / region: United States
Active years: 1940s–1990s
Primary role(s): Pianist, singer, songwriter, bandleader

2. Overview

Charles Brown was an American pianist and singer whose recordings bridged blues, jazz, and rhythm and blues. He emerged in the 1940s as a solo artist after early work in small ensembles and became known for piano-led recordings and a smooth vocal delivery. Brown remained active as a recording and performing artist for several decades.

3. Style and Genre (Established Terms Only)

Primary genres:

• Blues

• Rhythm and blues

Associated styles:

• West Coast blues

• Jazz blues

• Urban blues

Instrumentation:

• Piano

• Vocals

• Bass

• Drums

• Guitar (in ensemble settings)

Notes:
Brown’s recordings are characterized by piano-centered arrangements and slow- to mid-tempo blues structures. His work reflects West Coast blues traditions that developed in the post-World War II era, incorporating elements of jazz harmony and rhythm and blues song forms.

4. Career Outline (Factual Timeline)

• Born in Texas; later based in California

• Began professional recording career in the mid-1940s

• Released a series of recordings for independent labels during the postwar blues and R&B era

• Achieved commercial chart placements on rhythm and blues charts in the late 1940s and early 1950s

• Continued recording and performing through later decades, including renewed activity in the 1980s and 1990s

5. Discography (Selective and Verified)

Studio Albums (selected)

• Charles Brown Sings — 1956

• Cool Blues Singer — 1961

• Driftin’ Blues — 1960

• These Blues — 1960

• One More for the Road — 1989