Ronnie Baker Brooks at the Spire Center (Plymouth)

Ronnie Baker Brooks is one of today’s most electrifying blues artists—an acclaimed guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter carrying the torch of Chicago blues into the future. The son of Blues Hall of Famer Lonnie Brooks, Ronnie grew up learning directly from legends like B.B. King, Koko Taylor, and Albert Collins. His playing is steeped in tradition but infused with rock, funk, and soul, creating a sound that’s both timeless and forward-looking.

His latest album, Blues In My DNA (Alligator Records), won three 2025 Blues Music Awards, including Contemporary Blues Artist and Album of the Year. Produced by Grammy-winner Jim Gaines, the record is a deeply personal and powerful work that showcases Ronnie’s scorching guitar solos, emotive vocals, and masterful storytelling. With high-energy performances and a legacy rooted in authenticity, Ronnie Baker Brooks continues to define what contemporary blues can be.