Chicago Charlie was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1957.

 This is where honed his blues harmonica skills. The “Fathers” of the   blues took him under their wings and taught him first hand how and   when to play. Chicago Charlie earned the blues he plays.

 He was Homesick James’ main harp player for years.

 He played the Chicago Blues Festival along with his own band   “The Businessmen.”

 Chicago Charlie also played at the first nine Helena Blues Festivals   along with other festivals across the U.S.

 “Sunshine” Sonny Payne said he was “  the closest to playing like   Sonny Boy Williamson and his style was unlike any l have ever   known. It’s definitely his own style. It’s the real blues.”