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The American Folk Blues Festival: The British Tours 1963-1966

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7.0·2007·1h 0m

In 1962, a group of legendary American blues musicians embarked on a series of tours to the United Kingdom. Footage from these classic concerts, which...

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Cast

Muddy Waters

Muddy Waters

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Howlin' Wolf

Howlin' Wolf

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Lightnin' Hopkins

Lightnin' Hopkins

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Junior Wells

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Philip Gasson

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In 1962, a group of legendary American blues musicians embarked on a series of tours to the United Kingdom. Footage from these classic concerts, which feature the likes of Muddy Waters, Lightnin' Hopkins, Junior Wells and more, are collected here. Blues fans will relish appearances by Howlin' Wolf, Sonny Boy Williamson, Lonnie Johnson, Big Joe Williams, Big Joe Turner, Otis Rush ...