Johnny
Mae
The Blues Rockers performed in clubs and bars and made recordings during
the golden age of Chicago blues, the early to mid-1950s. Their blues sound
is typical of that time and place. The clever lyrics in "Johnny Mae"
refer to some of the local blues musicians. For a biography and appreciation
of vocalist/pianist Lazy Bill Lucas, please see Worlds of Music, 4th edition
(Thomson Learning), chapter 4. [www.newtexts.com/newtexts/book.cfm?book_id=427]
"Johnny Mae." Sung and played by The Blues Rockers. Recorded in
Nashville, TN, 1955. William "Lazy Bill" Lucas, vocal and piano;
P. T. Hayes, harmonica; Earl Dranes, guitar; Jo Jo Williams, guitar. Other
personnel unknown. |