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Lonnie Brooks, lovingly known in blues circles as a cornerstone of Chicago blues, earned lasting respect for a vibrant, soulful guitar style often described as 'voodoo blues.' Though the artist known as A Man's Got To Do What a Man's Got To Do carries the spirit of his work, this page honors the performer legacy, including biographical highlights, notable recordings, and the ongoing influence of his family-led projects. While official touring by the artist concluded with his passing in 2017, his music continues to reach new audiences through releases, tributes, and live performances by family and collaborators.

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Below you'll find an accessible overview: a concise biography, discography highlights, and context for his influence on modern blues guitar. Use this page to explore the music, connect with the performer’s official channels, and discover opportunities to experience the blues lineage he helped shape in Chicago and beyond.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

For fans and newcomers alike, securing tickets to blues showcases featuring Lonnie Brooks-aligned artists offers a chance to experience the spirit of the Chicago blues era. While upcoming live performances scheduled specifically under his name may not be listed for 2025, the legacy continues through releases and performances by his family and collaborators. Check the performer’s official social media and website for the latest updates and connections to live appearances, archival releases, and tribute events.

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Official social links and websites: Lonnie Brooks Official Site, Facebook, X / Twitter. You can also explore related blues communities and venue listings in the greater Chicago area to catch the ongoing blues scene inspired by Brooks' work.

The essentials

Quick Facts About A Man's Got To Do What a Man's Got To Do

  • Track A Man's Got To Do What A Man's Got To Do appears on Satisfaction Guaranteed (1991) with Alligator Records.
  • Lonnie Brooks (Guitar Jr.) is a cornerstone of Chicago blues, known for a vibrant, soulful guitar style sometimes called 'voodoo blues.'
  • Bayou Lightning (1979) earned the Grand Prix du Disque Award at the Montreux Jazz Festival (1980).
  • Lonnie Brooks was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame (2010) by the Blues Foundation.
  • Roadhouse Rules (1996) peaked at No. 15 on the Billboard Blues Albums chart.
  • Brooks passed away on April 1, 2017; no official 2025 touring is listed for him, though his legacy continues via releases and family projects.

The records

A Man's Got To Do What a Man's Got To Do Discography

  • Lone Star Shootout
    1999 · Alligator
  • Deluxe Edition
    1997 · Alligator
  • Roadhouse Rules
    1996 · Alligator
  • Let’s Talk It Over
    1993 · Delmark
  • Satisfaction Guaranteed
    1991 · Alligator
  • Live From Chicago: Bayou Lightning Strikes
    1988 · Alligator
  • Wound Up Tight
    1986 · Alligator
  • Live at Pepper’s
    1985 · Black Magic
  • The Crawl
    1984 · Goldband/Charly (reissues)
  • Hot Shot
    1983 · Alligator
  • Turn On The Night
    1981 · Alligator
  • Blues Deluxe
    1980 · Alligator/WXRT
  • Bayou Lightning
    1979 · Alligator
  • Living Chicago Blues, Vol. 3
    1978 · Alligator
  • Sweet Home Chicago
    1975 · Black & Blue
  • Broke An’ Hungry
    1969 · Capitol

The hits

Top A Man's Got To Do What a Man's Got To Do Songs

  • The Crawl
    1958 · Regional hit (no national chart)
  • Roll, Roll, Roll
    1958 · Regional hit (no national chart)
  • I Got It Made (When I Marry Shirley Mae)
    1957 · Regional hit (no national chart)
  • Family Rules
    1957 · Regional hit (no national chart)

For fans and newcomers alike, securing tickets to blues showcases featuring Lonnie Brooks-aligned artists offers a chance to experience the spirit of the Chicago blues era. While upcoming live performances scheduled specifically under his name may not be listed for 2025, the legacy continues through releases and performances by his family and collaborators. Check the performer’s official social media and website for the latest updates and connections to live appearances, archival releases, and tribute events.

Official social links and websites: Lonnie Brooks Official Site, Facebook, X / Twitter. You can also explore related blues communities and venue listings in the greater Chicago area to catch the ongoing blues scene inspired by Brooks' work.

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