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DISCOGRAPHY 1991-2025 (35CD/DVD)
BIOGRAPHY
Bobby Rush (born November 10, 1933) is an American blues musician, composer
and singer. His style incorporates elements of blues, rap and funk.
Born Emmett Ellis, Jr. in Homer, Louisiana, Rush was the son of Emmett and
Mattie Ellis. His father was a pastor whose guitar and harmonica playing
provided early musical influences. As a young child he began experimenting
with music using a sugar-cane syrup-bucket and a broom-wire diddley
bow.
Around 1946, he and the family moved to Pine Bluff, Arkansas where his
father took on the pastorate of a church. It was here that Rush would become
friends with Elmore James, slide-player Boyd Gilmore (Elmore's cousin), and
piano-player Johnny "Big Moose" Walker; eventually forming a band to support
his singing, as well as harp and guitar playing.
Still a teen, Rush donned a fake moustache to play in local juke joints
with the band fascinated by enthusiasm of the crowds. His family relocated
to Chicago in 1953 where he became part of the local blues scene in the
following decade. In Chicago he met and befriended his neighbor, Muddy
Waters, and began working for Jimmy Reed. Through these connections he
began performing on a circuit with Etta James, Howlin' Wolf, Muddy Waters,
and Jimmy Reed....
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1979-Rush Hour (LP) @FLAC
1985-What's Good For The Goose Is Good For The Gander @320
1995-It's Alright @FLAC
2003-Absolutely The Best @FLAC
2006-She's A Good 'Un @FLAC+
2009-Blind Snake @FLAC
2011-Show You a Good Time @FLAC