Magic Sam Concert History

Magic Sam (Samuel Gene Maghett, February 14, 1937 – December 1, 1969) was an American Chicago blues musician. He was born in Grenada, Mississippi, and learned to play the blues from listening to records by Muddy Waters and Little Walter. After moving to Chicago at the age of 19, he was signed by Cobra Records and became well known as a bluesman after the release of his first record, "All Your Love", in 1957. He was known for his distinctive tremolo guitar playing.

Date Concert Venue Location
Aug 30, 1969
Sky River Rock Festival II, 1969
Santana / James Taylor / Grateful Dead / Flying Burrito Brothers / Blues Image / New Riders of the Purple Sage / It's A Beautiful Day / Mother Earth / Kaleidoscope / Muddy Waters / new lost city ramblers / The Peanut Butter Conspiracy / The Collectors / Magic Sam / Country Joe & The Fish / The Sunshine Company / Frumious Bandersnatch / Country Weather / New York Rock And Roll Ensemble / Cleanliness and Godliness Skiffle Band / Congress Of Wonders / Mother Tuckers / Dr. Humbeads New Tranquility String Band Show all bands
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Tacoma, Washington, United States
Dec 13, 1968 –
Dec 14, 1968
Magic Sam / Grateful Dead / Turnquist Remedy
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The Bank aka The Blue Law Torrance, California, United States
Aug 15, 1968
The Who / James Cotton / Magic Sam
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Fillmore West San Francisco, California, United States
Aug 14, 1968
The Who / James Cotton / Magic Sam
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Fillmore West San Francisco, California, United States
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Aug 13, 1968
The Who / James Cotton / Magic Sam
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Fillmore West San Francisco, California, United States

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Magic Sam / Grateful Dead / Turnquist Remedy on Dec 13, 1968 [260-small]

Magic Sam / Grateful Dead / Turnquist Remedy
Dec 13 - 14, 1968
 Torrance, California, United States
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The Who / James Cotton / Magic Sam on Aug 15, 1968 [152-small]

The Who / James Cotton / Magic Sam
Aug 15, 1968
 San Francisco, California, United States
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The Who / James Cotton / Magic Sam on Aug 14, 1968 [153-small]

The Who / James Cotton / Magic Sam
Aug 14, 1968
 San Francisco, California, United States
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The Who / James Cotton / Magic Sam on Aug 13, 1968 [154-small]

The Who / James Cotton / Magic Sam
Aug 13, 1968
 San Francisco, California, United States
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Magic Sam / Grateful Dead / Turnquist Remedy on Dec 13, 1968 [809-small]

Magic Sam / Grateful Dead / Turnquist Remedy
Dec 13 - 14, 1968
 Torrance, California, United States
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Blues
Electric Blues
Rhythm And Blues
Traditional Blues
Acoustic Blues
Soul Blues
Chicago Blues
Classic Blues
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1969 1 concert
1968 4 concerts
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has Magic Sam had?

Magic Sam has had 5 concerts.

What genre is Magic Sam?

Magic Sam is most often considered to be Blues, Electric Blues, Rhythm And Blues, Traditional Blues, Acoustic Blues, Soul Blues, Chicago Blues, and Classic Blues.

When was the last Magic Sam concert?

The last Magic Sam concert was on August 30, 1969 in Tacoma, Washington, United States. The bands that performed were: Santana / James Taylor / Grateful Dead / Flying Burrito Brothers / Blues Image / New Riders of the Purple Sage / It's A Beautiful Day / Mother Earth / Kaleidoscope / Muddy Waters / new lost city ramblers / The Peanut Butter Conspiracy / The Collectors / Magic Sam / Country Joe & The Fish / The Sunshine Company / Frumious Bandersnatch / Country Weather / New York Rock And Roll Ensemble / Cleanliness and Godliness Skiffle Band / Congress Of Wonders / Mother Tuckers / Dr. Humbeads New Tranquility String Band.

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