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Revisiting this interview with Sam Lay and ‘Sam Lay in Bluesland’ director John Anderson, originally published in 2017. We at ABS mourn the loss of the iconic drummer who has passed away at 86.

“When Randy and I started out playing blues joints and bars in San Francisco in the early 90s, we had no idea what kind of a ride we were in for. I’ve always been inspired by all the old blues guys and now I’m one of them. I look forward to the next 30 years!” – Tommy Castro

Unlike the Blues Music Awards, the KBAs are awarded to non-performers strictly on the basis of merit by a select panel of Blues professionals.

“I am extremely honored to have Alligator Records receive this award. I accept it in the name of all the Alligator artists, from Hound Dog Taylor in 1971 to Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram today, who have lived the blues and carried the tradition forward.” – Bruce Iglauer

Mark Hummel’s 30th Annual Blues Harmonica Blowout is a Tribute to Big Walter “Shakey” Horton

Heading into the recording session for ‘Try It…You Might Like It!,’ the plan was to keep everything as true to the way Hound Dog recorded as possible.

“We’re looking forward to our next 50 years bringing the blues of Sweet Home Chicago to the world. Thank you, Mayor Lightfoot.” – Bruce Iglauer

Virtual show features performances by ”Kingfish” along with past BMA winners Bobby Rush, Watermelon Slim, Southern Avenue, Don Bryant, Shaun Murphy and John Németh & the Blue Dreamers

Fifty years ago, 23-year-old blues fan Bruce Iglauer spent his meager savings to record an LP by his favorite Chicago blues band, Hound Dog Taylor & The HouseRockers, and founded Alligator Records to release it. Today, Alligator boasts a catalog of over 350 titles, many of which are renowned, award-winning, time-tested classics of the genre.

“I want people to relate to the songs. You can dance to it but the words have to carry the weight. I know if a song hits me, it’ll hit others just as hard.” – Curtis Salgado