Sons Of Blues | Billy Branch & Lurrie Bell And The
Billy Branch and Lurrie Bell represent the bridge between the golden era of Chicago blues and its modern evolution. As the driving forces behind the , they didn’t just inherit a tradition; they revitalized it with a youthful, aggressive energy that defined the genre in the 1970s and 80s. The Birth of a Legacy
Formed in 1977, the Sons of Blues was born out of a desire to keep the Chicago sound alive as its pioneers began to age. Billy Branch & Lurrie Bell and the Sons of Blues
The guitar prodigy and son of harmonica legend Carey Bell. Billy Branch and Lurrie Bell represent the bridge
Branch’s "Chicago Style" playing is melodic yet biting. The guitar prodigy and son of harmonica legend Carey Bell
Branch founded this program to teach history and music to youth.
The group’s debut on the iconic Alligator Records Living Chicago Blues series showcased a sound that was both raw and polished.
They remain one of the most sought-after acts at international festivals.