Led by guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Donnie "Mr. Downchild" Walsh, the Downchild Blues Band is the premier blues band in Canada. Their saxophone-driven jump blues provided a major inspiration for Dan Aykroyd and the late John Belushi's Blues Brothers, who included Walsh's tunes "Everything I Need (Almost)" and "Shotgun Blues" on their 1978 debut album, Briefcase Full of Blues. Formed in 1969 by Walsh and his brother, Richard "Hock" Walsh, the Downchild Blues Band endured continuous personnel turnover. More than 18 musicians came and went, including Gene Taylor, who went on to play with the Fabulous Thunderbirds, and Kenny Neal, who joined after leaving the employ of Buddy Guy and relocating to Toronto.
1971 Downchild Blues Band - Bootleg
1977 Downchild Blues Band - So Far
1980 Downchild Blues Band - Road Fever
1980 Downchild Blues Band - We Deliver
1982 Downchild Blues Band - But, I'm On The Guest List
1988 Downchild Blues Band - Double Header
1989 Downchild Blues Band - Gone Fishing
1992 Downchild Blues Band - Dancing-Road Fever
1994 Downchild Blues Band - Good Times Guaranteed
1997 Downchild - Lucky 13
2004 Downchild - Come On In
2009 Downchild - I Need A Hat
2013 Downchild - Can You Hear The Music
2017 Downchild - Something I've Done
2020 Downchild - 50th Anniversary Live At The Toronto Jazz Festival
