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Secret History of Chicago Music - Garland Green

A highlight of a new addition to the worthwhile 'Secret History of Chicago Music' article series running on The Chicago Reader Website by Steve Krakow

This month the series looks at a familiar name... Garland Green

THE SECRET HISTORY OF CHICAGO MUSIC

...Soul singer and pianist Garland Green was discovered that way, but he wasn’t just lucky—he was a first-rate musician who burned brightly at first, then settled into a slower, steadier career...

Since 2004 Plastic Crimewave (aka Steve Krakow) has used the Secret History of Chicago Music to shine a light on worthy artists with Chicago ties who’ve been forgotten, underrated, or never noticed in the first place.

Full article can be read or listened to via

https://chicagoreader.com/music/the-secret-history-of-chicago-music/soul-singer-garland-green-couldnt-quite-turn-luck-and-talent-into-stardom/

 





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One of the best imo. The two albums are excellent. He visited the UK quite a few times I believe. I saw him at a Fleetwood weekender and it was a real pleasure to hear that unique voice live.

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