Little Walter’s Song That Changed Everything for the Blues

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According to blues great Bobby Rush, his mentor Little Walter’s single “Juke” was like “before Jesus” and “after Jesus” for the blues world.

Published Jul. 4 2021 5:15AM EDT

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In 1957 my first child with Hazel was born, Valerie. Hazel, I, and the baby moved from my brother Alvin’s home to the 1100 block of Troy Street on Chicago’s West Side.

Bobby Rush

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Little Walter’s Song That Changed Everything for the Blues

According to blues great Bobby Rush, his mentor Little Walter’s single “Juke” was like “before Jesus” and “after Jesus” for the blues world.

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Bobby Rush