Ronnie Earl & The Broadcasters

1. Artist Header

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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