Bob Margolin

Bob Margolin is a Steady Rollin’ Blues guitar player and singer who tours worldwide with his band, solo, or as a featured guest. He delivers original songs and the spirit of Chicago Blues that he learned onstage and recording in Muddy Waters’ band from 1973-1980. You can see him with Muddy and The Band in the Last Waltz film from 1976 all the way to live in the all-star Last Waltz shows by Blackbird Presents. Bob is known for his slide guitar, powerful vocals and the sound, stories and time travel of his experiences and with the legends he knew. 

Bob’s 2023 album, to be released October 27 by The VizzTone Label Group, is THANKS. Bob celebrates 50 years since Muddy Waters took him in his band and put him on the road he still rides. He plays every song on the Gibson archtop guitar he played next to Muddy in The Last Waltz. Bob thanks Muddy and the musicians he met through Muddy with his songs and theirs, played with new fire, inspired by the feel and sound of that guitar.

Bob performs with bands he puts together, solo, duo, electric, acoustic. The gigs range from Blues Festivals, small listening rooms, and performance venues. He is featured with the Blackbird Presents Last Waltz tours. Today’s Americana star’s present this iconic music. Bob played with Muddy, The Band and Paul Butterfield at the original 1976 concert and brings fire and inspiration.