The Chicago Blues: Buddy Guy & Alligator Records
2 August 2024 - 49 minsThis week, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot explore the history and legacy of the 50+ year-old Chicago blues label, Alligator Records, with its founder Bruce Iglauer. They'll talk to him about his new book Bitten By the Blues: The Alligator Records Story and discuss some of the landmark artists who came through, from Koko Taylor to Albert Collins. They also revisit a conversation and live performance with Buddy Guy.
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Series Episodes
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7 mins
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