One for the Road: RIP Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith

Legendary Chicago blues musician Willie "Big Eyes" Smith died today at the age of 75. Smith was 17 years old when he came to Chicago from Arkansas. He was a member of Muddy Waters' band for decades. Earlier this year Smith won a Grammy Award for his work with Pinetop Perkins, "Joined at the Hip." The video of Smith above was taken at the Chicago Blues Festival in June.