Wayne Baker Brooks at Shank Hall

Born and Raised in Chicago, Illinois Wayne Baker Brooks is considered one of todays top guitarists whos signature style combines powerful vocals with liquid fire guitar playing that honors his rich blues heritage yet effortlessly expands the boundaries of the genre. In 1997 he formed the Wayne Baker Brooks Band. In 1998 he co-authored Blues for Dummies with his father Lonnie Brooks and Rocker Cub Koda. He soon joined his fathersband (Lonnie Brooks Blues Band) as his rhythm guitarist then quickly became bandleader Mystery an album that brilliantly draws on blues, blues rock, soul, funk and beyond says All Music Guide, Mystery received multiple awards, accolades, and praise from the music world...

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Born and Raised in Chicago, Illinois Wayne Baker Brooks is considered one of todays top guitarists whos signature style combines powerful vocals with liquid fire guitar playing that honors his rich blues heritage yet effortlessly expands the boundaries of the genre. In 1997 he formed the Wayne Baker Brooks Band. In 1998 he co-authored Blues for Dummies with his father Lonnie Brooks and Rocker Cub Koda. He soon joined his fathersband (Lonnie Brooks Blues Band) as his rhythm guitarist then quickly became bandleader Mystery an album that brilliantly draws on blues, blues rock, soul, funk and beyond says All Music Guide, Mystery received multiple awards, accolades, and praise from the music world. more... shankhall.com

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