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| Location: | Grenada, Mississippi |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Dec 31, 2006 (1095 days back) |
About Me |
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Sam "Magic Sam" Maghett (February 14, 1937 - December 1, 1969) was a blues guitarist and singer. Magic Sam was born in Grenada, Mississippi. After moving to Chicago, Illinois in 1950, his brilliant guitar playing earned bookings at blues clubs in Chicago's West Side. He recorded for the Cobra Label from 1957 to 1959, recording singles, including the noteworthy "All Your Love" and "Easy Baby," and gaining a following before being drafted into the army. Unhappy with his new life and the abrupt end to his musical career, he deserted the army (later, he would be sentenced to 6 months of jail-time for this act). In 1963, he gained national attention for his single "Feelin' Good (We're Gonna Boogie). After successful touring of the United States, England and Germany, he was signed to Delmark Records in 1967, recorded and produced remarkable albums West Side Soul and Black Magic and continued performing live and touring with such legendary bluesmen as Charlie Musselwhite. This rising blues star's career was cut short when he suddenly died of a heart attack in December 1969. He was buried in the Restvale Cemetery in Alsip, Illinois. His guitar style, vocals and songwriting ability has inspired and influenced many blues musicians ever since. In The Blues Brothers, Jake (John Belushi) dedicates their performance of "Sweet Home Chicago" to the "late, great Magic Sam". |
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Music:Member Since: 9/22/2006Band Members: Magic Sam - Guitar - Vocals Sounds Like: Magic Sam Record Label: unsigned Type of Label: None |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Blues) |
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