Nicholas Alexander - Lil Hoochie (2024) Hi Res

It’s been said that the “apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” and this certainly applies to up-and-coming bluesman Nicholas Alexander. As the son of legendary musician Linsey Alexander, he honed his guitar skills at the hands of the original “Hoochie Man.”

The elder Alexander has certainly been a huge presence in his son’s life. Nick is fiercely protective of his father and preserving his legacy. Whether it’s filling in for his dad during the Delmark tribute at the 2023 Chicago Blues Festival or sitting in at one of his gigs at a northside club, Nicholas Alexander has honored his father in many ways.

One of Alexander’s early memories is hearing his dad jam on the song “Mona Lisa was a Man” from his Days are so Long album. This tune impacted the son in a big way as it was one of the first songs that Nicholas learned to play on his guitar. Now, it also stands as the first single to be released from his upcoming album.