Blues Breakers

Direct production and loud, distorted amplifiers characterize this 1966 collection. The sessions document the high energy of a performing unit moving from local venues toward a wider audience, grounding Chicago influences in a fresh, amplified delivery.

Eric Clapton marked his territory by spray-painting his name on a studio wall during the sessions. This act solidified his reputation as a guitar hero of his generation, helping transform a sideman into a well-known figure.