Bobby Rush

Soul Country #2

Airdate May 28, 2022

Podcast 51:58

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Multi-Grammy winner, King of the Chitlin Circuit and stand-up comedian (and guy), Bobby Rush takes a journey into Soul Country. Episode #2 features Bobby’s funky licks on guitar and harp and discussion of his Mississippi and Chicago blues histories. He talks and plays “Chicken Heads,” Country & Western, blues and “Pookie poo.” Host Ric Stewart leads the charge into Soul Country where this time the stuff is funky.

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Bobby Rush is a blues legend whose career spans over seven decades. Known for his unique blend of funk, soul, and blues, Rush has earned three Grammy® Awards, is a Blues Hall of Famer, and has won 18 Blues Music Awards, cementing his influence in the music world. Rush honed his skills playing in local juke joints and moved to Chicago in the 1950s, immersing himself in the urban blues scene and sharing stages with legends like Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. It was in Chicago that he developed his signature sound—a fusion of Chicago blues with Southern soul and funk. His breakthrough came in the early 1970s with the hit single "Chicken Heads," which became a classic and was featured in the 2007 film *Black Snake Moan*. Rush’s stage presence, flashy moves, and audience engagement have made his live performances legendary. At 83, he won his first Grammy® for Best Traditional Blues Album with "Porcupine Meat," and has since added two more best album trophies to his collection. He made a cameo in Eddie Murphy's film "Dolemite Is My Name" in 2019, and his autobiography, "I Ain't Studdin' Ya: My American Blues Story," details his journey from Louisiana to international fame.

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