Juke Joint - July 20, 2025

By Robert Barclay

Published July 22, 2025 at 2:13 PM EDT

This week on “The Juke Joint” broadcast Robert Barclay celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Chess record label with the work of Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, Sonny Boy Williamson, Etta James, Little Walter, Jimmy Rogers, Koko Taylor, Chuck Berry, Little Milton, Fontella Bass and Lowell Fulson.

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Robert Barclay

Robert Barclay launched "The Juke Joint" broadcast on WCMU in April 1985. It has been a Sunday night fixture from 8:00-11:00 pm ever since. A devoted listener dubbed him the "Duke of Juke." He includes nearly a century's worth of blues history on his program including traditional and contemporary blues along with boogie woogie, soul music, rhythm & blues, zydeco and gospel music.

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