Welcome to the second annual edition of Newcity's Music 45, our comprehensive guide to who jumps highest and who commands the jumps in Chicago's music scene. In an attempt to find the city's forty-five highest profile heavyweights in both the local and national scenes, we've added some names that were heinously omitted last year and dropped some that had more sentimental value than clout. This year's list brings it all together: Grammy nominees, the rising stars of jazz, producers, record label gurus, ace bookers, behind-the-scenes managers, club owners, the living legends of Chicago blues and even the legal eagles who keep it all fair. So take some time, sit down, spin your favorite record, and read, read, read.
by Dave Chamberlain
with Ellen Fox, Elaine Richardson, Shelly Ridenour, Sam Weller and Ben Winters.
Also see 1998's Music 45
NOS. 01 - 09
NOS. 10 - 18
NOS. 19 - 27
NOS. 28 - 36
NOS. 37 - 45
copyright 1999 New City Communications, Inc.