Artist Info: Downchild

(You can also see 'Downchild Blues Band' on Last.fm here: http://www. /music/Downchild+Blues+Band )

Early History: 1969-1982

(Donnie) Walsh has been called the 'father of Canadian blues' and with good reason. He is a blues pioneer on the Canadian scene. It was Walsh who paid the highest dues so that later Canadian blues acts, such as the Jeff Healey Band, the Colin James Band, the Powder Blues, Sue Foley, The Sidemen and The Highliners could also enjoy their success. [read more...]