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He was born Lee Baker, Jr. in Dubuisson, Louisiana. He began performing with Clifton Chenier during the 1950s under the name Guitar Junior. He recorded some songs under that name which had local success. In 1960, he moved to Chicago. Luther Johnson was already using the name "Guitar Junior" there, so he adopted the stage name Lonnie Brooks. Clifton Chenier (June 25, 1925 - December 12, 1987) was the pre-eminent performer of zydeco music, a blend of Cajun and Creole music with R&B, jazz and blues influences. ... This does not cite any references or sources. ... Flag Seal Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Location Location in Chicagoland and northern Illinois Coordinates , Government Country State Counties United States Illinois Cook, DuPage Mayor Richard M. Daley (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 606. ... Luther Johnson (April 11, 1939-) is a Chicago blues singer and guitarist, who performs under the name Guitar Junior. ...

In 1978, four of his songs were included on an anthology of Chicago Blues released by Alligator Records. The following year, he released his album Bayou Lightning on the Alligator label. Alligator Records is the Chicago-based independent record label set up by Bruce Iglauer with his own savings to record and produce his favorite band Hound Dog Taylor & The HouseRockers. ...

Brooks' style, sometimes described as "voodoo blues", includes elements of Chicago blues, swamp pop and rhythm and blues. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Swamp pop musician Jivin Gene, circa 1959. ... Rhythm and blues (also known as R&B or RnB) is a popular music genre combining jazz, gospel, and blues influences, first performed by African American artists. ...

Brooks appeared in the movie Blues Brothers 2000. Blues Brothers 2000 is a 1998 musical/comedy film and sequel to the highly successful 1980 film The Blues Brothers. ...

Brooks' sons Ronnie Baker Brooks and Wayne Baker Brooks are also full-time blues entertainers, fronting their own bands and touring extensively both in the U.S. and abroad. The Brookses are frequent guest performers at each others' shows and have booked appearances as 'The Brooks Family', performing entire shows together.

See also

• Chicago Blues Festival

The Chicago Blues Festival is an annual event that features four days of performances by top-tier blues musicians, both old favorites and the up-and-coming. ...

External links

• Official Lonnie Brooks Website
• Biography at Alligator Records Website