Downchild Blues Band

Downchild Blues Band

Downchild Blues Band

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Top Songs

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One More Chance [Live]
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Tryin' to Keep Her 88's Straight
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I Came for Your Daughter
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It's a Matter of Time
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Shotgun Blues

Albums

  • Double Header: We Deliver / Straight Up

    Jan 2008 • 20 songs

  • But I'm on the Guest List

    Jan 1982 • 10 songs

  • Blood Run Hot

    Jan 1981 • 10 songs

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Downchild Blues Band

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Led by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Donnie "Mr. Downchild" Walsh, the Downchild Blues Band is the premier blues band in Canada. Their saxophone-driven jump blues provided a major inspiration for Dan Aykroyd and the late John Belushi's Blues Brothers, who included Walsh's tunes "Everything I Need (Almost)" and "Shotgun Blues" on their 1978 debut album, Briefcase Full of Blues. Formed in 1969 by Walsh and his brother, Richard "Hock" Walsh, the Downchild Blues Band endured continuous personnel turnover. More than 18 musicians came and went, including Gene Taylor, who went on to ...
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