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Lurrie Bell
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Lurrie Bell (2007)
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| Birth name | Lurrie C. Bell |
| Born | December 13, 1958 Chicago, Illinois United States |
| Genres | Chicago blues |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1970s – present |
| Labels | JSP Records Delmark P-Vine Records Vypyr Records Aria B.G. Records |
| Associated acts | Carey Bell Koko Taylor |
Lurrie Bell was born Lurrie C. Bell on December 13, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is an American blues guitarist and singer. His father, Carey Bell, was a very famous blues harmonica player.
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Lurrie Bell's Musical Journey
Lurrie started playing guitar when he was just six years old. As a teenager, he got even better by playing with famous Chicago blues musicians. Some of these legends included Eddy Clearwater, Big Walter Horton, and Eddie Taylor.
In the mid-1970s, Lurrie joined Koko Taylor's band, the Blues Machine. He toured with them for four years. He first recorded music in 1977. He appeared on his father's album Heartaches and Pain. He also played on Eddie C. Campbell's album King of the Jungle.
Around that time, he started a band called The Sons of Blues. Billy Branch was one of the musicians in this group. Three of their songs were on a collection album called Living Chicago Blues Vol. 3 in 1978. In 1989, Lurrie released his first solo album, Everybody Wants To Win, with JSP Records.
Overcoming Challenges
Lurrie Bell's career seemed to be going well. Blues fans around the world saw him as a young, talented musician. However, he faced some personal challenges for many years. These challenges sometimes kept him from performing regularly.
He began to make a comeback in 1995. His album Mercurial Son was very well-received. This was the first of several albums he released with the Delmark record label. After this, he released more albums and started performing more often. He played in Chicago clubs and at blues festivals.
Collaborations and Awards
In 2007, Lurrie Bell was featured on a CD and DVD called Gettin' Up. This recording was live at Buddy Guy's Legends and Rosa's. He played with his father, Carey Bell, on this album. Sadly, Carey Bell passed away in May 2007. This recording became his father's last one.
In 2014, Lurrie Bell won a Blues Music Award. He won for his song "Blues in My Soul" in the 'Song of the Year' group. He was also nominated for four other awards that year. In 2015, he won another Blues Music Award. This time it was in the 'Traditional Blues Male Artist' group.
Lurrie Bell's 2016 album, Can't Shake This Feeling, was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Blues Album. Matthew Skoller played the harmonica on this album. He also produced Lurrie's earlier albums, Let's Talk About Love and The Devil Ain't Got No Music.
In 2024, Lurrie Bell was honored by the Blues Foundation. He was added to the Blues Hall of Fame. This is a very special award for blues musicians.
Lurrie Bell's Music Albums
Lurrie Bell has released many albums throughout his career.
Solo Albums
- 1989 Everybody Wants to Win (JSP)
- 1995 Mercurial Son (Delmark)
- 1997 700 Blues (Delmark)
- 1997 Young Man's Blues (JSP)
- 1998 Kiss of Sweet Blues (Delmark)
- 1998 The Blues Caravan Live at Pit Inn 1982 (P-Vine)
- 1999 Blues Had a Baby (Delmark)
- 2001 Cutting Heads (Vypyr)
- 2007 Let's Talk About Love (Aria B.G.)
- 2012 The Devil Ain't Got No Music (Aria B.G.)
- 2013 Blues in My Soul (Delmark)
- 2016 Can't Shake This Feeling (Delmark)
Albums with Carey Bell
- 1977 Heartaches and Pain (Delmark) released 1994
- 1982 Going on Main Street (L+R)
- 1984 Son of a Gun (Rooster Blues)
- 1986 Straight Shoot (Blues South West)
- 1990 Dynasty (JSP)
- 1994 Harpmaster (JSP)
- 1995 Deep Down (Alligator)
- 1997 Father&Son The Blues Collection (BLU GNC 072)
- 2004 Second Nature (Alligator) (recorded in 1991)
- 2007 Gettin' Up, Live at Buddy Guy's Legends, Rosa's and Lurrie's Home (Delmark)
Collaborations with Other Artists
- 1981 American Folk Blues Festival '81 (L+R)
- 1982 The Sons of Blues Live '82 (L+R)
- 1982 Chicago's Young Blues Generation (L+R) with Billy Branch
- 1991 Rocket Pocket (Bluelight) with Doobie Twisters
- 1998 Chicago's Hottest Guitars: Chicago Blues Session, Vol. 25 (Wolf) with Phil Guy
- 2009 Live at Chan's: Combo Platter No. 2 (with Nick Moss & The Flip Tops)
- 2024 Set Me Free (with Frank Catalano)
More About Blues Music
- List of Chicago blues musicians
- List of electric blues musicians
See also
In Spanish: Lurrie Bell para niños
