Born on this day in 1937: Samuel Gene Maghett, known to the world as Magic Sam! A genius guitarist and singer, he influenced all Chicago blues artists that came since, and “West Side Soul” remains one of the greatest blues albums of all time.Check out this classic, frantic live recording of “Lookin’ Good." Eve Monsees is the only guitar player around here that we know who can play this stuff!Guitar - Magic Sam Bass - Mack Thompson Drums - Robert St. JulienVideo from the American Folk Blues Festival in October. 1969’
I Can See You - by Paddy Summerfield c. 1986
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Magic Sam : Birthdays and boogie, both to start this Sunday!
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