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MIGHTY JOE YOUNG
“Voo Doo Dust”
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Mighty Joe Young was the embodiment of Chicago Blues, a titan with a voice that could crack concrete. But it was his guitar work that truly set the stage ablaze. Remember that iconic rendition of “Sweet Home Chicago”? Yep, that’s him shredding alongside Magic Sam. When you dive into Young’s world, the guitar-driven instrumental “Voo Doo Dust” emerges as a sonic treasure, capturing the raw essence of an era and place where blues reigned supreme. It’s not just music; it’s history in six strings.
KEY SELLING POINTS
- Guitar slinging blues singer and legendary figure in Chicago blues, Mighty Joe Young, was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and moved to Milwaukee around 1945. In the 1940s, he was an amateur boxer before starting his music career in the early 1950s.
- He Performed in Milwaukee nightclubs, adopting his stage name from the film "Mighty Joe Young." In 1955, he returned to Louisiana to make his recording debut.
- Joe's Legacy was solidified after he moved to Chicago where he played as a sideman most notably with Otis Rush in the early 1960s, contributing to Rush's album Cold Day in Hell.
- He Also recorded under his own name for Bill Lasley's Webcor and Celtex labels and supported artists like Magic Sam, Jimmy Rogers, Willie Dixon, Tyrone Davis, and Jimmy Dawkins.
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