 "The
big question is always the future of blues. All the innovators are
dying out and the future of blues is in danger of becoming white rock
& roll. Right now this kid should be on at every blues festival
in the country. He's got a big voice like Muddy Waters, and he's got
that machismo. He's really stunning when you hear him. He's rough
and raw, and he's pure." -- John
May, St. Louis Blues SocietyMarquise Knox is a 17 year old Blues prodigy, who recently exploded on the St. Louis scene! Marquise grew up listening to Lightnin' Hopkins, Muddy Waters, Johnny Lee Hooker, and B.B. and Albert King. He's already opened for B.B. King, and shared stages with the legends - Henry Townsend, Robert Lockwood, Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith, Louisiana Red, Sam Lay, Bob Margolin. One of the most exciting players to emerge onto the scene, Marquise embodies the soul and essence of a veteran bluesman, with his command of guitar and harmonica combining with his energetic showmanship. |
