Guitarist Johnnie Bassett is a special bluesman, possessing a certain inspired individuality and skill set rarely found these days. In a career dating back to the early 1950s, the spry 76-year-old has earned many accolades including Detroit Music Awards for Outstanding Blues/R&B Instrumentalist and Outstanding Blues Artist/Group.
On I Can Make That Happen, Bassett is supported by ace musicians belonging to two popular Detroit bands. Chris Codish, James Simonson and Skeeto Valdez are the Brothers Groove. The Motor City Horns consists of Keith Kaminski, John Rutherford, and Bob Jensen and Mark Byerly