Tail Dragger Photos
|
One of the great personalities of Chicago blues is the unstoppable Tail Dragger, whose charisma fills up any room he plays in. Though considered to be a Howlin' Wolf stylist, Tail Dragger puts his own touch to the proceedings. A regular performer on the West Side of Chicago, Tail Dragger's band has provided work for many great artists, including Eddie Taylor, Jimmy Dawkins, Hubert Sumlin, James Scott, Willie Kent, Tim Taylor, Larry Taylor, Martin Lange, Rockin' Johnny, Robert Plunkett, Illinois Slim, Scott Dirks, Dave Waldman, and many others. Bob Corritore had the privilege of working with Tail Dragger in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Enjoy these photos of the great Tail Dragger. |
|
Tail Dragger Photo courtesy Kevin Johnson of Delmark Records
|
|
|
Fat Chance Saloon, The Vibes, 1976 L-R: Big Leon Brooks, Paul Cooper, Willie Williams, Tail Dragger, Sylvia Embry Photo courtesy of Paul Cooper
|
|
|
Tail Dragger, Delta Fish Market, early 1980s (Bob Corritore and Boston Blackie in the background) Photo by Marty Green
|
Tail Dragger sings "My Head Is Bald" Heerlen, Netherlands, March 21, 2008 Photo by Franky Bruneel
|
|
Tail Dragger's 45 of "My Head Is Bald"
|
|
|
Tail Dragger and Bob Corritore at the Jazz Record Mart, May 2004 Photo by Kim Danielson
|
Billy Branch, Lurrie Bell, and Tail Dragger at Buddy Guy's Legends in Chicago Photo courtesy Kevin Johnson of Delmark Records
|
|
Tail Dragger at B.L.U.E.S. L-R: Rockin' Johnny, Tail Dragger, Rick Kreher, and Mojo Mark Photo by Bob Corritore
|
|
|
Tail Dragger at the Delmark Studios L-R: Willie Young, Tail Dragger, Illinois Slim, and Sam Lay Photo courtesy Illinois Slim
|
Tail Dragger and Bob Corritore at Reggie's, Chicago, June 2008 Photo by Kevin Johnson of Delmark Records
|
|
Poster outside the 5105 Club; Tail Dragger had a regular Sunday night gig there during the 90s Photo by Scott Dirks
|
|
|
Tail Dragger appearing at Botermarkt Blues, Haarlem, Netherlands, June 15, 2008 Photo by Rob de Fries
|
Tail Dragger appearing at Botermarkt Blues, Haarlem, Netherlands, June 15, 2008 Photo by Rob de Fries
|
|
Tail Dragger, age 5, in Arkansas Photo courtesy Tail Dragger and Scott Dirks
|
|
|
Tail Dragger CD/DVD for Delmark: My Head Is Bald, recorded live at Vern's Friendly Lounge in Chicago
|
Tail Dragger (and Amy Winehouse) on the cover of Back To The Roots Magazine, Belgium
|
|
Tail Dragger show handbill Courtesy of Illinois Slim
|
|
|
Tail Dragger Photo by Robert Pasenko
|
|
All-Star Blues
Sessions /
Articles / Recordings-Performer
/ Recordings-Producer /
Performances / Links / Home
