Documentary Puts Legendary Chicago Bluesman in Spotlight
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Celebrating the life and musical legacy of Chicago blues legend Sam Lay.
Sam Lay is a Chicago blues legend. He’s played with many of the all-time blues greats, from Howlin’ Wolf to Little Walter to Muddy Waters. A documentary that airs on WTTW later this week highlights his legacy. It’s called “Sam Lay in Bluesland.” We speak with Lay and filmmaker John Anderson.
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Documentary Puts Legendary Chicago Bluesman in Spotlight
Clip: 4/3/2017 | 12m 15sVideo has Closed Captions
Sam Lay is a Chicago blues legend. He’s played with many of the all-time blues greats, from Howlin’ Wolf to Little Walter to Muddy Waters. A documentary that airs on WTTW later this week highlights his legacy. It’s called “Sam Lay in Bluesland.” We speak with Lay and filmmaker John Anderson.
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