Dennis Gruenling

Through his work as a harpist, producer, and a disc jockey, Dennis Gruenling kept the sound of classic post-war electric blues alive in the 21st century. Performing in a rough, emphatic style that shows the influence of harmonica masters such as Little Walter and Junior Wells, Gruenling's gutsy tone is a superb match for the tough, streetwise sound of his harp work and his equally emphatic vocals. A three-time winner of Real Blues magazine's Best Modern Blues Harmonica Player trophy, Gruenling made a splash as a solo artist and bandleader on releases like 1999's Dennis Gruenli...