Casey Jones (musician)
| Casey Jones (musician) | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 26, 1939 |
| Years active | 1950s to present |
| Labels | Airwax Records |
Casey Jones is a drummer who has recorded with blues artists such as Albert Collins, appearing on his Frostbite and Ice Pickin' albums and Johnny Winter appearing on Winters Serious Business, Guitar Slinger, True to the Blues: The Johnny Winter Story albums. He is also a singer and record producer.
Background
He was Born in Nitta Yuma, Mississippi on July 26, 1939. He was raised in Greenville. In 1956 he moved to Chicago to live with his sister. It was here that his sister and her husband bought him his first drum set. He had his first gig in 1956 from which he made $5.[1] In the early 1960s he recorded with Earl Hooker, A.C. Reed, McKinley Mitchell, and Muddy Waters.[2] As a session drummer he has worked with artists such as Lou Rawls, Otis Rush, Muddy Waters and Johnny Winter.[3] For six years he was a member of Albert Collin's band as his drummer.[3]
Discography
Solo
- Casey Jones - Still Kickin'[4]
- Casey Jones - Solid Blue[5]
- Casey Jones - The Crowd Pleaser
- Casey Jones = I-94 On My Way to Chicago
Appearances (selective)
References
- ↑ Minnesota Blues Live Review Casey Jones @ Famous Dave's April 16, 1999 by Ray Stiles
- ↑ All Music Casey Jones Artist Biography by Bill Dahl
- 1 2 The Chicago Tribune March 26, 1993 On Track With Triple Blues Threat Casey Jones by Bill Dahl
- ↑ Discogs Casey Jones (2) – Still Kickin'
- ↑ Discogs Casey Jones (2) – Solid Blue
- ↑ Alligator website Algert Collins Frostbite
- ↑ Alligator website Lonnie Brooks Deluxe Edition
- ↑ Alligator website Johnny Winter Guitar Slinger