Something very special about Willie. His humility, class, vocals, and great traditional shuffle style. Miss him. Thanks Guy for bringing such awesome lead guitar to the mix.
You don't realize how exceptional Willie was until you look around and no one has stepped up to replace him, or few even try. Like all the great Chicago bluesmen once they are gone, they're gone. Fortunately Guy King is carrying the blues torch well with a few other new blood blues men working in Chicago.
I lived in the Chicago area back in the early 90's and every Wednesday night was Willie Kent & The Gents @ Blue Chicago. Great band. Back then it was Willie Davis on guitar with Jake Dawson along with Kenny and Pete and Willie. Awesome guys! Great memories. thanks for posting this vid!!
Thanks for the awesome footage! Willie's music will truly live on. A few months ago I visited Chicago for the first time. Checked out Willie's strongholds - B.L.U.E.S. and Blue Chicago. He remains one of my favorite starting five players in blues.
Hey that's Pete on the drums! Awesome :)
dianeklemz 1 year ago
Something very special about Willie. His humility, class, vocals, and great traditional shuffle style. Miss him. Thanks Guy for bringing such awesome lead guitar to the mix.
psKESEY56 1 year ago
You don't realize how exceptional Willie was until you look around and no one has stepped up to replace him, or few even try. Like all the great Chicago bluesmen once they are gone, they're gone. Fortunately Guy King is carrying the blues torch well with a few other new blood blues men working in Chicago.
BlueBaronMusic 1 year ago
One of my favorite blues bass player! RIP.
shrine52 3 years ago
I lived in the Chicago area back in the early 90's and every Wednesday night was Willie Kent & The Gents @ Blue Chicago. Great band. Back then it was Willie Davis on guitar with Jake Dawson along with Kenny and Pete and Willie. Awesome guys! Great memories. thanks for posting this vid!!
wolverine84 3 years ago
we miss Willie a lot
Chicago is not the same without his voice and bass
Thanks for this video!
gusblues 3 years ago
Guy - Thanks for sharing this! May Willie never be forgotten through media like this and his incredible recordings.
jlemko 3 years ago
Thanks for the awesome footage! Willie's music will truly live on. A few months ago I visited Chicago for the first time. Checked out Willie's strongholds - B.L.U.E.S. and Blue Chicago. He remains one of my favorite starting five players in blues.
whiteriverbadboy 4 years ago