Wayne Baker Brooks
| Wayne Baker Brooks | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Wayne Baker |
| Also known as | Wayne Brooks, WBB |
| Born | April 30, 1970 |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Chicago blues, electric blues,[1] blues rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, songwriter, author |
| Instruments | Vocals, electric guitar |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Associated acts | Lonnie Brooks, Buddy Guy, Kinsey Report, Trudy Lynn, Ronnie Baker Brooks |
| Website | www.waynebakerbrooks.com |
Wayne Baker Brooks (born April 30, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois, United States)[1] is an American blues and blues-rock guitarist and singer.
Biography
The son of the Chicago blues musician Lonnie Brooks, he joined his father's band as a roadie in 1988 and started playing guitar in the band in 1990. In 1997, he formed the Wayne Baker Brooks Band. In 1998 he spearheaded and co-authored the book, Blues for Dummies along with Cub Koda and Lonnie Brooks. It was published in August that year.[1] On October 27, 1998, he and his band performed for then-First Lady of the United States, Hillary Rodham Clinton (later Secretary of State) at Willie Dixon's Blues Heaven Foundation/Chess Records, in Chicago.
On July 15, 2003, Brooks performed at U.S. Cellular Field in front of 47,000 people at the Major League Baseball All Star Game.[1]
Brooks started his own record label in 2003, and officially released his debut Mystery on October 26, 2004, receiving numerous accolades, including four stars from Allmusic.[2]
Discography
| Album | Year | Label | Song | Instrument |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Emotion: The Songs of Aerosmith | 2001 | Heavy Hip Mamma | "Last Child" | Lead guitar, solo |
| Genuine Houserockin' Christmas | 2003 | Alligator Records | "Christmas on the Bayou" | Rhythm guitar |
| Mystery[2] | 2004 | Blues Island Records | All tracks | Lead guitar, lead vocals |
Awards
- Real Blues Magazine Awards
- 1998, Best Blues Book (Blues for Dummies)
- 2004, Carry-the-Blues-Torch Award
- 2004, Top 'Blues-Stars-of-the-Future' Award[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Westergaard, Sean (April 30, 1970). "Wayne Baker Brooks – Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
- 1 2 Westergaard, Sean (October 26, 2004). "Mystery – Wayne Baker Brooks : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
- ↑ "Real Blues Magazine". Archive.org. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
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