The blues can rock out, it can be solemn and balladic, or it can throw down some R&B and funk. A prime example of the latter is Buddy Guy's ode to his hometown, Meet Me in Chicago, from his 2013 album Rhythm & Blues.
Credit Guy's producer/co-writer/drummer Tom Hambridge, who helped expand the legendary guitarist's stylistic palette beyond traditional blues. Also credit Hambridge for calling up the late Nashville session ace Michael Rhodes to tackle the riff-based 16th-note bassline.
