Taylor had less class than a metal-shop teacher in a finishing school, and he always believed that making music was the same thing as having fun. Few artists in any genre, most certainly including the dogged bar blues he inspired, have generated such effortless enthusiasm or made ruder noises with an amplifier. (Christgau Consumer Guide) In the relevant subgenre, Outstanding, and in a wider perspective, Significant. File under: Get Down and Slide.
Discography:
In the music library: Release the Hound
The Alligator Records 25th Anniversary Collection: Look On Yonder's Wall
Chess Blues 1960-1967: Sitting Here Alone
Links: Wikipedia AllMusic Discogs 45cat
Christgau Consumer Guide Wirz' American Music
Alligator Records Perfect Sound Forever Keno's Hound Dog Taylor Web Site