The Bluz Queen conjures audience; Alderman collapses at annual Chicago Music Festival

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Chicago, Illinois- July 29, 2012-  Claudette "THE BLUZ QUEEN" King, youngest daughter of all time blues legend, BB King, performed as the invited guest of Alderman, JoAnn Thompson at her 5th Annual 16th Ward Music Festival on 63rd Street on Sunday, July 29 on 63rd & Peoria streets in Chicago, IL.

Ms. King mesmerized the crowed with her original bluzy tunes of "Walk me to my car" and "Playing with my friends". The audience participated and danced as many reminisced of her famous father, BB King and his style of conjuring the audience to stand to their feet, clap their hands and tap their toes while swaying to and fro as their spirits were being stirred.

Ms. King was greeted by Alderman Thompson and music Mogul, Gus Redmond earlier in the day where Ald. Thompson stated that "she was honored  that Ms. King traveled from Atlanta, Georgia to attend the festival" and invited her back next year.

The evening did not conclude without incident however,  Alderman Thompson collapsed during the festival.

Paramedics were called to 63rd and Peoria streets around 8 p.m. and took Thompson to Rush University Medical Center
after collapsing due to exhaustion on the final day of the fifth annual 63rd Street Music Festival.

Alderman Thompson was enjoying the music and mingling among the crowd when she fell ill.  Her office says she had been working many hours in anticipation of the festival.

Her office says she is expected to make a full recovery and be back on the job soon.

During the show, the alderman sent a tex message to the crowd that she was doing better and to continue to enjoy themselves and included the message of "LOVE". Officials say Thompson is in stable condition.

Thompson, 55, was elected to the City Council in 2007, beating incumbent Ald. Shirley Coleman with the help of labor unions. Thompson and her staff worked tirelessly to put the needs of the 16th Ward residents first and to provide comprehensive city services for all constituents. The neighborhoods of the 16th Ward are of great historical significance to the City of Chicago. From Englewood, second only to the Loop, to the Gage Park and Chicago Lawn communities and their pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement, the 16th Ward has a vibrant history and, consequently, a bright future.


This annual neighborhood festival is the 5th annual music fest was hosted by the Alderman  and featured great food, music and family entertainment for Chicago's 5th Ward community.

Music Mogul Guss Redmond, Vaughn Anthony, Alderman Thompson, Claudette King
Other headliners  who performed were, Vaughn Anthony, younger brother of John Legend, who released his new CD "Life of a player" this week, and head-liner, Syleena Johnson and of other southern soul, Gospel and R&B artist's.




Alderman Thompson also recognizes the other components integral to her goal of economic revitalization:
  • public safety,
  • quality public education
  • safe, affordable housing

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