When your father is a famous blues musician and you follow in his footsteps you bring a diferent perspective on music and history to your own artistry. This is what unites the performers in Gen2 Blues. Kenny Neal is the ol... more »dest son of New Orleans' Raful Neal. Tasha Taylor grew up on the road with her father Johnnie Taylor, and Bernard Allison learned is first guitar licks by copying father Luther's records. Special guest Tito Jackson broke father Joe's directive not to touch the guitar, but if he hadn't it might not have been the Jackson 5. Backed by the Phantom Blues Band thse stellar artists create a joyous celebration of the blues. The 60 minute public television program features performances from the 7th Annual Motor City Blues & Boogie Woogie Festival at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in suburban Detroit, and interview segments in which the artists talk about their parents and their music. 75 additional minutes of bonus material include more extensive interviews and additional performances.« less