Lucky Peterson (born Judge Kenneth Peterson in Buffalo, NY, on 13 December 1964; died 17 May 2020) was an American musician who played contemporary blues, fusing soul, R&B, gospel and rock and roll. Peterson played his first gig at age three.
Has Performed With
Critic Concert Reviews
The Independent (UK)
January 12, 2011
%
He must have gotten his name when, aged five, the legendary bluesman Willie Dixon saw him performing at his father's upstate New York roadhouse and produced his first record.
This was probably the most fitting venue for Lucky’s return considering the club’s history of showcasing some of the best blues acts to be found anywhere for over the last forty years.
Hailing from Dallas Texas Lucky Peterson makes a rare appearance in the North East of England for an after-hours show at the Sage Gateshead as part of this year’s SummerTyne Americana Festival.
The night started off nervously as the crowd eagerly awaited for Lucky Peterson’s stage entrance they began to “Go Hawks” but Canadian guitarist Shawn Kellerman wasn’t having any of that.