Junior Wells’ sweeping harp solos and his whiskey-soaked vocals propelled him into a position at the pinnacle of the post war Chicago Blues scene. Junior Wells has been previously inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame in three categories – Classics of Blues Recordings: Album Hoodoo Man Blues; Classics of Blues Recordings: Single Messin’ with the Kid; and Individuals: Performer. As a testament to his impact on the Blues, Wells’ Blues Hit Big Town is the latest album addition to the Hall of Fame.
Known as ‘The Godfather of the Blues,’ Wells, who passed away in 1997, played alongside Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy during the 1950’s and 60’s, later distinguished himself as a remarkable solo artist. Wells, a two time W.C. Handy Blues Award winner, helped to define the Chicago harp sound, and his landmark style earned him place alongside harp legends Sonny Boy Williamson and Little Walter Jacobs. Blues Hit Big Town captures Junior Wells at the beginning of his solo career with the energy straight out Muddy Waters seminal band.
— (Blues Foundation press release, 1999.)