Sunday Blues Shot: Stan Webb

Stan Webb is a British blues frontman and lead guitarist of the blues band, Chicken Shack. Initially formed in 1965, the band was composed of Webb, Christine Perfect (who later married John McVie), drummer Dave Bidwell, and bassist Andy Sylvester (who would later play with the British blues ensemble, Savoy Brown). With his first version of the Chicken Shack formed, Webb and the band played Hamburg, Germany over the next two years as Webb and his bandmates perfected their playing style. Then in 1967, they signed with Blue Horizon record label along side the fledgling band Fleetwood Mac. Throughout the mid to late 1960's, Chicken Shack experienced decent fanfare when R&B was booming throughout England. The group covered many American blues standards and they composed many hits as well. Their biggest hit and most played track "I'd Rather Go Blind", which was originally recorded by Etta James, became a modern day blues classic.

Chicken Shack has evolved over the years but Webb is still the frontman and lead guitarist. Webb is a soulful player with a tremendous passion for the blues. Check out Webb in this clip. You'll likely become a fan. fhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-sf0L8Snvs&feature=related