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The Downchild Blues Band is a Canadian blues band, described by one reviewer as "the premier blues band in Canada". The band is still commonly known as the Downchild Blues Band, though the actual band name was shortened to "Downchild" as of the early 1980s. (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. The Canadian blues scene, which has blossomed nicely in the last few years, was relatively barren in the late 1960s when The Downchild Blues Band first started out.
David Dicaire, More Blues Singers: Biographies of 50 Artists from the Later 20th Century (McFarland, 2002),[2] pp. 215-216.
Don't ever forget where the blues came from, or why.
Never forget why you play the blues; if it was to make big money, you probably won't.
Two of "13 bits of advice for musicians from Mr. Downchild himself"
The Downchild Blues Band was formed in Toronto in 1969 and continues to perform today. It was co-founded by two brothers, Donnie ("Mr. Downchild") Walsh and Richard ("Hock") Walsh. The band's international fame is partially due to three of its songs, the originals "I've Got Everything I Need (Almost)" and "Shot Gun Blues", and its adaptation of "Flip, Flop and Fly", all from its 1973 album, Straight Up, being featured on the first Blues Brothers album, Briefcase Full of Blues (1978). "Flip, Flop and Fly" has been Downchild's only hit single, and became the signature song of Hock Walsh. The band's musical style is described as being "a spirited, if fundamental, brand of jump-band and Chicago-style blues".

Downchild Blues Band - Bootleg 1971
Downchild Blues Band - But I'm On The Guest List 1982
Downchild Blues Band - Come On In 2004
Downchild Blues Band - I Need A Hat 2009
Downchild Blues Band - Lucky 13 1997
Downchild Blues Band - So Far 1977

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