Harvey Mandel is among the most innovative guitarists to emerge from the Chicago blues scene of the late 1960s. His career began at Twist City and other local hotspots, sharing stages with Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf and Buddy Guy. He came up in that scene alongside Charlie Musselwhite, Mike Bloomfield, Barry Goldberg, and Steve Miller. Harvey has played with Canned Heat, The Rolling Stones, and John Mayall before starting a successful solo career.
But now, Harvey is battling for his life, fighting cancer again. Facing several more grueling surgeries. And he needs your help. Please visit Harvey’s go fund me page and contribute whatever you can. It will mean the future for Harvey:
