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The 20 Greatest Chicago Blues Records

By Jon Harrington, Ed Mitchell, Tony Russell last updated

From Big Boss Man to Smokestack Lightnin’, these are the stories of the landmark records that electrified the blues and put Chicago on the map.

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Hound Dog Taylor sitting on a bed and playing guitar

The Alligator Records Story

By Ed Mitchell published

After being blown away by a Hound Dog Taylor gig, Bruce Iglauer set up Alligator Records to capture his raucous sounds. Today, Alligator is home to the blues’ brightest stars…

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Various Artists: Alligator Records 45th Anniversary Collection album artwork

Various Artists: Alligator Records 45th Anniversary Collection (Alligator)

By Jon Harrington published

Compilation celebrating 45 years of the independent Chicago blues label.

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