Son Seals

Frank "Son" Seals (August 13 1942 -December 20 2004) was an American blues guitarist and singer.

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August 13 - 1942 - December 20 - 2004 - American - Blues - Guitarist

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He was born in 1942 in Osceola, Arkansas where his father, Jim "Son" Seals, owned a small club. He began performing professionally by the age of 13, first as a drummer and later as a guitarist. In 1959, he formed his own band which performed locally and he also toured with Albert King. In 1971, he moved to Chicago.

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Osceola, Arkansas - Drummer - 1959 - Albert King - 1971 - Chicago

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His career took off after he was discovered by Bruce Iglauer of Alligator Records at the Flamingo Club in Chicago's South Side. His debut, Son Seals, was released in 1973; the album included "Your Love Is Like a Cancer" and "Hot Sauce". He followed it up with 1976's Midnight Son, and he continued releasing solid material into the 1990s. He died from complications of diabetes in 2004.

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Alligator Records - Chicago - South Side - Son Seals - 1973 - 1976 - Midnight Son - 1990s - Diabetes

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