Over 30 years ago, The Hollywood Blue Flames began life as The Hollywood Fats Band, led by guitar phenomenon Michael “Hollywood Fats” Mann, and featuring what was arguably the best traditional blues line-up this side of 1954 – the multi-talented Al Blake on harmonica and vocals, legendary bassist Larry Taylor from Canned Heat, veteran drummer Richard Innes, and Fred Kaplan on piano.

To say they took the blues scene by storm is an understatement – they almost single-handedly ignited a blues revival that still echoes loudly to this day.  After the unfortunate and unexpected death of Fats in 1986, it took nearly 20 years to find someone capable of filling the huge musical shoes of Fats.

Now they’ve reunited under the name The Hollywood Blue Flames with Kirk Fletcher on guitar.  This young man was literally raised on the sounds pioneered by the original incarnation of this band.  Kirk Fletcher plays with the taste and power that truly does justice to not only this band’s illustrious legacy but also the blues masters who inspired them.

The Hollywood Blue Flames have emerged from the smoldering embers of The Hollywood Fats Band.  So whenever you hear the warm retro sounds of classic Chicago blues coupled with a swinging rhythm section and tasty-but-nasty guitar, you are hearing the legacy of The Hollywood Fats Band.  A favorite at every festival they play.  This truly is blues with a history and a future!

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