Sonny Boy Williamson
USA
Born: 05 December 1899
Died: 25 May 1965
Years Active: 40
Genres: Blues
Styles: Electric Chicago Blues, Harmonica Blues, Chicago Blues, Acoustic Chicago Blues, Acoustic Blues, Country Blues, Electric Harmonica Blues, Electric Blues
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Easily the most important harmonica player of the pre-war era, John Lee Williamson almost single-handedly made the humble mouth organ a worthy lead instrument for blues bands -- leading the way for the amazing innovations of Little Walter and a platoon of others to follow. If not for his tragic murder in 1948 while on his way home from a Chicago gin mill, Williamson would doubtless have been right there alongside them, exploring new and exciting directions. It can safely be noted that Williamson made the most of his limited time on the planet. ...
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