John Primer at the Zoo Bar
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Wednesday, Feb 26, 2020 6 PM - 9 PM
Location
Zoo Bar
136 N. 14th St.
Category
Details
As the bandleader and lead guitarist for Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, Magic Slim & The Teardrops, John Primer's virtuosity as a blues musician was forged by legends.
John started playing on Maxwell Street, the birthplace of Chicago blues and soon became the house bandleader at the infamous Theresa's Lounge for seven years alongside Sammy Lawhorm, Junior Wells, James Cotton, and others.
Having played or recorded with a who's who of blues greats including Gary Clark Jr., Derek Trucks, Johnny Winter, and Buddy Guy to name a few, John Primer's personal accolades, including Lifetime Achievement Awards, reflect his countless contributions to the history of blues.
There are very few blues fans, critics or musicians who will deny the fact that John Primer is the real deal.
