Kid Andersen wins high level award

Kid Andersen to receive Lifetime Achievement in Blues Award at 44th IBC

Andersen to also perform live with his band, The Stones

Kid Andersen has been selected to receive a Lifetime Achievement in Blues Award at the 44th International Blues Challenge on January 29, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. Andersen will be honored for his unparalleled contributions to the blues genre as a guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, and music historian.

In addition to receiving the award, Andersen will perform live with his band the Stones. The performance will be part of the IBC's nightly "Blues Showcase" series, which features some of the best blues musicians in the world.

Andersen is a native of California and has been playing the blues since he was a teenager. He has released over 20 albums as a leader and has played on hundreds of albums as a sideman. He has toured extensively throughout the United States and Europe, and has performed with some of the biggest names in the blues, including B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and John Lee Hooker.

Andersen is also a respected music historian and has written several books on the blues. He is the founder of the Greaseland Studios in San Jose, California, where he has produced recordings for many blues musicians.

The IBC Lifetime Achievement in Blues Award is one of the most prestigious awards in the blues music industry. It is given to artists who have made significant contributions to the genre. Past recipients of the award include B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and John Lee Hooker.

Andersen is a highly deserving recipient of this award. He is one of the most respected and influential blues musicians in the world. His contributions to the genre have been immeasurable.