簡介： by Bill DahlTragically under-recorded until late in his career, Chicago blues guitarist Andrew Brown still had time enough to wax a handful 更多>
by Bill DahlTragically under-recorded until late in his career, Chicago blues guitarist Andrew Brown still had time enough to wax a handful of great singles during the mid-60s and two 80s albums (unfortunately, both of them were only available as imports) that beautifully showcased his fluid, concise lead guitar and hearty vocals. The Mississippi native moved to Chicago in 1946. With Earl Hooker teaching him a few key licks, Brown matured quickly; he was playing in south suburban clubs — his main circuit — by the early 50s. His 45s for USA (1962s You Better Stop) and 4 Brothers (the mid-60s sides You Ought to Be Ashamed and Cant Let You Go) were well-done urban blues. But it wasnt until 1980, when Alligator issued three of his songs on its second batch of Living Chicago Blues anthologies, that Browns name began to resonate outside the Windy City. Producer Dick Shurman was responsible for Browns only two albums: the Handy Award-winning Big Browns Chicago Blues for Black Magic in 1982 and On the Case for Double Trouble three years later. But Brown was already suffering from lung cancer when the second LP emerged. He died a short time later.
