Son Seals
1942–2004 (age 62)
Chicago blues guitarist and singer
Biography
Son Seals, born in 1942, rose from humble beginnings to become a defining voice of Chicago blues, his guitar crying out with both fire and feeling. His work in clubs and studios captured the grit and resilience of the city, and onstage he poured his heart into every solo.
He is honored at Homewood Memorial Gardens, where the memory of his searing strings and soulful vocals continues to inspire the next generation of blues musicians.