COME CELEBRATE
100 YEARS OF WILLIE DIXON
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Show Time: 5pm to 8pm
Concert in the Garden Area
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July 1, 2015
would have been Willie's 100th birthday. To honor this brilliant
songwriter, producer, musician, and to celebrate his life and
accomplishments, Blues Heaven Foundation is holding a free concert
featuring Chicago's phenomenal blues guitarist, Melvin Taylor & the
Taylor Made Band.
Willie
Dixon was one of the most prolific songwriters of all time with over
500 songs to his credit. He's been referred to as the "father of the
modern Chicago blues". His songs have been recorded by hundreds of
artists across all genres - the Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, Willie
Nelson, Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Tina Turner and Fleetwood Mac to
name a few. Willie Dixon has been recognized by the Grammy Hall of Fame
(2004), his influence in pop music was selected for preservation by the
U.S. Library of Congress National Recording Registry. Recently, June
2015, Willie Dixon was inducted in to the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Melvin
Taylor is a masterful performer, composer & producer. His
extraordinary talent has taken him around the globe many times over the
last 20 years. He began touring Europe at age 20 with Pinetop Perkins
Legendary Blues Band. He made an immediate impact on the European
circuit, and began opening for BB King for a couple of years. Melvin has
performed at world class festival, theaters, held master classes at top
music school and conservatories. He has 9 CD's to his credit. Please
visit Melvin's website for complete history and information:
(formerly Chess Records Studio)
2120 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Show Time: 5pm to 8pm
Concert in the Garden Area
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Tuesday, June 30, 2015
USA: COME CELEBRATE 100 YEARS OF WILLIE DIXON Wednesday, July 1, 2015 Show Time: 5pm to 8pm Concert in the Garden Area
