Charles (Chuck) Beatty

Charles is a long time veteran of the Pittsburgh Blues scene, both on his own and playing with legends such as James King.

Chuck is a talented songwriter, an amazing singer, and also an accomplished guitarist and bass player.

King of the Urban Jungle is dedicated to James King. This particular track also features Stanley Mikolajek on harmonica. When Furry's Good 'n Ready is about Furry Lewis. The song opens with a sample interview with Furry, and was a semifinalist in the 2001 Songs Influenced by Literature contest. My Soul's Sweatin' is based on an idea by Jeremy Hancock, while Judgement Day is based on the life of Robert Johnson. Can I get to Memphis is a song about one of America's greatest homes for the blues.