Downchild Blues Band

The official Youtube channel for the Downchild Blues Band.

The Legendary Downchild Blues Band was formed in Toronto in 1969 and continues to perform today, celebrating their 50th Anniversary in 2019. It was co-founded by two brothers, Donnie "Mr. Downchild" Walsh and Richard "Hock" Walsh. The band's international fame is partially due to three of its songs, the originals "I've Got Everything I Need (Almost)" and "Shot Gun Blues", and its adaptation of "Flip, Flop and Fly", all from its 1973 album, Straight Up, being featured on the first Blues Brothers album, Briefcase Full of Blues (1978). "Flip, Flop and Fly" was a hit single for Downchild's and became the band's signature song. Downchild's musical style is described as being "a spirited, if fundamental, brand of jump-band and Chicago-style blues."