Maghett, Samuel Gene Magic Sam
(1937–1969)
Maghett, Samuel Gene Magic Sam 14 February 1937; Grenada, MS – 1 December 1969; Chicago, IL Magic Sam was generally acknowledged as among the most brilliant of the young up-and-coming guitarists on a crowded Chicago blues scene in the 1950s and 1960s. Along with players like Otis Rush and Buddy Guy, Maghett helped introduce a more modern sound on electric guitar to the blues. He also was a gifted, expressive singer who was certainly capable of producing music with crossover appeal, much as B…