Alligator Records is home to some of the world's foremost blues and
roots rock talent and is regarded by fans and the media alike as
the top contemporary blues record label in the world.
The
Washington Post said, "Alligator is the premiere blues label."
The Chicago Sun-Times added, "Alligator is numero uno
among indie blues labels, with artists representing the best in
contemporary blues."
Alligator Records celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2011 with
the release of The Alligator Records 40th Anniversary
Collection. The 2-CD set clearly lays out Iglauer's
wide-ranging blues vision. From the ragged glory of Hound Dog
Taylor to the raw Chicago blues of Koko Taylor, Son Seals, Lil' Ed
& The Blues Imperials, Lonnie Brooks and Eddy Clearwater to the
harmonica workouts of Charlie Musselwhite, William Clarke, James
Cotton and Rick Estrin to the guitar pyrotechnics of Guitar Shorty,
Albert Collins, Johnny Winter, Michael "Iron Man" Burks and Tinsley
Ellis to the front porch roots-rock of JJ Grey & Mofro to the
gospel soul of Mavis Staples, the one constant is Alligator's
dedication to releasing what has been dubbed "Genuine Houserockin'
Music."
From the early days of recording only Chicago blues artists to
the addition of national and international artists to the label's
commitment to younger roots acts who are creating new blues for a
new millennium, Alligator continues to forge ahead. Even after 40
years, Alligator is committed to discovering great new talent,
proving that the passion, soul and redemptive power of blues and
roots music is alive, well and genuine, capable of rocking the
house for many more years to come.
