Chicago Blues · 1972
Chicago Blues (1972) is a film directed by Harley Cokeliss, starring Muddy Waters, Dick Gregory, Buddy Guy.
Overview
Harley Cokeliss's Chicago Blues filmed in 1972 was a remarkable film; remarkable in that it was not just a competent documentary but a film crafted with care by professionals with a love and understanding of music and a respect for its history and artists. The music and its artists of Chicago Blues reflect faithfully the structure of the city's Blues activity of the late '60s from unknown amateur to world famous stars, from house to small bar, from traditional down home to modern city style. Thus Johnny Lewis, a housepainter who played for his own amusement at home and was almost a discovery of the film team, to Muddy Waters, Chicago Blues' most famous figure.
Cast
Muddy Waters, Dick Gregory, Buddy Guy, Studs Terkel, Junior Wells
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What is "Chicago Blues" about?
Harley Cokeliss's Chicago Blues filmed in 1972 was a remarkable film; remarkable in that it was not just a competent documentary but a film crafted with care by professionals with a love and understanding of music and a respect for its history and artists. The music and its artists of Chicago Blues reflect faithfully the structure of the city's Blues activity of the late '60s from unknown amateur to world famous stars, from house to small bar, from traditional down home to modern city style. Thus Johnny Lewis, a housepainter who played for his own amusement at home and was almost a discovery of the film team, to Muddy Waters, Chicago Blues' most famous figure.
When was "Chicago Blues" released?
Chicago Blues was released in 1972.
Who stars in "Chicago Blues"?
The cast includes Muddy Waters, Dick Gregory, Buddy Guy, Studs Terkel.
