Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac created one of the greatest blues recordings ever made when they entered Chicago's legendary Chess Studios in January 1969.

Photographer Jeff Lowenthal was there to document it.

Historian Robert Schaffner helped preserve the story.

In this episode of Boomerocity, Randy Patterson welcomes photographer Jeff Lowenthal and historian Robert Schaffner to discuss one of the most fascinating chapters in blues and rock history.

Their acclaimed book, Fleetwood Mac in Chicago: The Legendary Chess Blues Session, January 4, 1969, chronicles the unforgettable day when Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac recorded alongside legendary Chicago blues musicians at Chess Studios.

Jeff shares firsthand memories from being the only photographer documenting the session, while Robert provides historical context that brings this remarkable collaboration to life.

Topics include:

The significance of the January 4, 1969 recording session
Peter Green's extraordinary musicianship
Working with Buddy Guy, Willie Dixon, and Otis Spann
The untold stories behind the photographs
Preserving an important piece of music history