Ronnie Baker Brooks is an American Chicago blues and soul blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He was a respected club performer in Chicago, even before recording three solo albums for Watchdog Records. The son of fellow Chicago blues musician Lonnie Brooks, he is the brother of another blues guitarist, Wayne Baker Brooks.
He was born Rodney Dion Baker in Chicago, Illinois, United States. At the age of nine, he first appeared on stage playing guitar alongside his father. In 1985, he graduated from Hales Franciscan High School. He learned to play bass guitar and joined his father’s band in 1986. He played guitar on his father’s live album, Live from Chicago: Bayou Lightning Strikes, released by Alligator Records in 1988. He was then part of Alligator Records’ 20th Anniversary Tour, performing alongside Koko Taylor, Elvin Bishop, and Lil’ Ed Williams.
By 1998, Brooks was pursuing a solo career. His debut album, Golddigger, was released the same year by the Watchdog label. It was produced by Janet Jackson. He was nominated for a Blues Music Award in 2000 for Best New Artist. His second album, Take Me Witcha, was released in May 2001.
Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise appearances:
#39 Oct. 28 ~ Nov. 4, 2023 Mexican Riviera
#38 Jan. 28 ~ Feb. 4, 2023 Eastern Caribbean
#36 Jan. 29-Feb. 5, 2022 Eastern Caribbean
#35 Nov. 6-13, 2021 Southern Caribbean
#33 Oct. 26~Nov. 2, 2019 Mexican Riviera
#32 Feb. 3~10, 2019 Eastern Caribbean
#30 Feb. 4~11, 2018 Eastern Caribbean
#28 Jan. 22~29, 2017 Eastern Caribbean
#26 Jan. 17~24, 2016 Eastern Caribbean
#25 Oct. 24~31, 2015 Big Easy / Fantasy
#23 Oct. 4~11, 2014 Mexican Riviera
#20 Jan. 20~27, 2013 Eastern Caribbean
#16 Jan. 22~29, 2011 Caribbean
#13 Oct. 17~24, 2009 Pacific
#11 Oct. 5~12, 2008 Pacific
#10 Jan. 13~20, 2008 Caribbean
#8 Jan. 14~21, 2007 Caribbean
#6 Jan. 8~15, 2006 Caribbean
#4 Feb. 7~14, 2004 Caribbean
#2 & #3: February 4~15, 2003 Caribbean
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