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Louanne
May 14th 2024
Lil ed is the best band of all time. I saw him 2 years ago at niagara blues fest. It took him 2 yrs to get back here. I told him last night i hope it diesnt take him that long again, plus he has 8 albums. Thank u jason. i have kept bothering u to get him and u did,
Buffalo, NY@
Sportsmen's Tavern
Meg
April 16th 2024
This show was incredible! Best Blues band ! What a great venue too. Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials are truly amazing. I have been enjoying them for over 25 years! They never disappoint!
Sebastian, FL@
Earl's Hideaway Lounge
Jd
January 13th 2024
Great show a must see if they are in your area
London, ON@
German Canadian Club
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About Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials

Born in Chicago on April 8, 1955, in the heart of Chicago’s tough West Side, Ed grew up surrounded by music. He was playing guitar, then drums and bass, by the time he was 12. Ed and Pookie received lessons and support from their famous uncle. “J.B. taught me everything I know,” says Ed. “I wouldn’t be where I am today without him.” Ed and Pookie spent their teen years making music together, and in 1975 formed the first incarnation of The Blues Imperials. They played their first gig at a West Side club called Big Duke’s Blue Flame, splitting the $6 take four ways. Over the next few years, the group played every club in the neighborhood. Even so, they still needed day jobs to pay the bills. Ed worked ten hours a day as a buffer at the Red Carpet Car Wash. Pookie drove a school bus. Night after night they played their roaring brand of blues in tiny clubs, and eventually the word reached Alligator president Bruce Iglauer.
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Genres:
Blues
Band Members:
Lil' Ed Williams, Kelly Littleton (Drums), James “Pookie” Young (Bass), Mike Garrett (Guitar)
Hometown:
Chicago, Illinois

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Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials's tour

Fan Reviews

Louanne
May 14th 2024
Lil ed is the best band of all time. I saw him 2 years ago at niagara blues fest. It took him 2 yrs to get back here. I told him last night i hope it diesnt take him that long again, plus he has 8 albums. Thank u jason. i have kept bothering u to get him and u did,
Buffalo, NY@
Sportsmen's Tavern
Meg
April 16th 2024
This show was incredible! Best Blues band ! What a great venue too. Lil’ Ed and the Blues Imperials are truly amazing. I have been enjoying them for over 25 years! They never disappoint!
Sebastian, FL@
Earl's Hideaway Lounge
Jd
January 13th 2024
Great show a must see if they are in your area
London, ON@
German Canadian Club
View More Fan Reviews

About Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials

Born in Chicago on April 8, 1955, in the heart of Chicago’s tough West Side, Ed grew up surrounded by music. He was playing guitar, then drums and bass, by the time he was 12. Ed and Pookie received lessons and support from their famous uncle. “J.B. taught me everything I know,” says Ed. “I wouldn’t be where I am today without him.” Ed and Pookie spent their teen years making music together, and in 1975 formed the first incarnation of The Blues Imperials. They played their first gig at a West Side club called Big Duke’s Blue Flame, splitting the $6 take four ways. Over the next few years, the group played every club in the neighborhood. Even so, they still needed day jobs to pay the bills. Ed worked ten hours a day as a buffer at the Red Carpet Car Wash. Pookie drove a school bus. Night after night they played their roaring brand of blues in tiny clubs, and eventually the word reached Alligator president Bruce Iglauer.
Show More
Genres:
Blues
Band Members:
Lil' Ed Williams, Kelly Littleton (Drums), James “Pookie” Young (Bass), Mike Garrett (Guitar)
Hometown:
Chicago, Illinois

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