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This multi-talented musician had a multifaceted musical career which includes singing with and producing for popular for Chicago soul group the Radiants; composing, creating, and playing responsibilities for Chess Information; and co-writing, co-producing, and playing piano on Eddie Kendricks’ traditional number one strikes “Continue Truckin'” and “Boogie Straight down.” After …

For the legendary Willie Dixon, the best Three Trio was a significant starting pad for an excellent career. Pianist Leonard “Baby Doo” Caston and guitarist Bernardo Dennis (changed after a 12 months by Ollie Crawford) became a member of upright bassist Dixon to create the favorite trio in 1946. Caston …

Leonard “Baby Doo” Caston might do not have become quite family members name in latter-day blues that his associate Willie Dixon did, but he did play a significant role within the rise from the blues from the Mississippi Delta and into mainstream music. He was created in Sumrall, MS, in …