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| Born and bred in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Lupkin brought his hope and harp to Chicago at the tail end of the '60s, falling into a crowd with Junior Wells, Little Walter and others. His associations led to a rookie stint with Wells' old band, The Aces. An encounter with Jimmy Rogers came next, Jimmy inviting Bill to be in his backing band, where the young harpist filled out his signature fat air depth. His first recordings were with Jimmy, as well, on 1972's Gold Tailed Bird.
Oddly, Lupkin would leave the connections he'd just made for an ill-fated, West Coast attempt at stardom with a band he and his brother put together called Slamhammer. That bid ended with a return to his native Indiana, where he put music on hold for a career in stained glass and family duties.
Now calling Yoder, Indiana home, he made his comeback with backing ensemble The Chicago Blues Coalition, and had a debut record on the Blue Loon imprint in '99 with Live At The Hot Spot. The album showcased Lupkin's runaway harp leads in mighty fashion, considering the long hiatus. Follow-up effort Where I Come From pays specific respects to the Windy City players who molded his sound--Junior Wells, Howlin' Wolf, and of course, Jimmy Rogers. The latest in the Lupkin catalog, Hard Pill To Swallow, takes the artist into post-war revitalizations, his harp wails shining like beacons amidst analog purity. For more information, visit their website: http://www.billlupkin.com
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