A.C. Reed

A.C. Reed
Born: May 9, 1926 in Wardell, MO
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Died: Feb 24, 2004 in Chicago, IL
Styles: Modern Electric Chicago Blues, Soul-Blues, Electric Chicago Blues
Biography: To hear tenor saxist A.C. Reed bemoan his fate onstage, one might glean the impression that he truly detests his job. But it's a tongue-in-cheek complaint -- Reed's raspy, gutbucket blowing and laidback vocals bely any sense of boredom.

Sax-blowing blues bandleaders are scarce as hen's teeth in Chicago;

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I'm In The Wrong Business
Released: 1987
Label: Alligator Records
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Solid, soulful blues, often with humorous, self-deprecating lyrics, comes from the well-respected vocalist, tenor player, composer, and veteran of the bands of Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Magic Sam, and ...Read full review
Take These Blues and Shove 'Em
Released: 1982
Label: Rooster Blues
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The first of the saxist's humorous diatribes detailing his tongue-in-cheek hatred of his life's calling. His argument doesn't hold water, though, since the LP is so refreshingly funky ("I Am Fed Up with ...Read full review
More A.C. Reed albums: Main Albums (4)
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