Sonny Boy Williamson I - Wikipedia
John Lee Curtis "Sonny Boy" Williamson (March 30, 1914 – June 1, 1948) was an American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter. [1] He is often regarded as the pioneer of the blues harp as a solo instrument. He played on hundreds of recordings by many pre–World War II …
The curious tragedy of blues star Sonny Boy Williamson I - Far …
Sep 18, 2023 · Blues star Sonny Boy Williamson was murdered in June 1948 after allegedly being robbed near his home. But the truth remains a mystery.
Sonny Boy Williamson I - Blues Wiki
John Lee Curtis "Sonny Boy" Williamson (March 30, 1914 – June 1, 1948) was an American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter. He is often regarded as the pioneer of the blues harp as a solo instrument and played on hundreds of blues recordings for many pre-World War II …
Sonny Boy Williamson I - WBSS Media
John Lee Curtis "Sonny Boy" Williamson (March 30, 1914 – June 1, 1948) was an American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter. He is often regarded as the pioneer of the blues harp as a solo instrument. He played on hundreds of recordings by many pre–World War II blues artists.
Sonny Boy Williamson | Biography, Music, & Facts | Britannica
Sonny Boy Williamson (born March 30, 1914, Jackson, Tennessee, U.S.—died June 1, 1948, Chicago, Illinois) was an American blues vocalist and the first influential harmonica virtuoso, a self-taught player who developed several technical innovations on his instrument.
The BluesHarp Page:Legends:Sonnyboy Williamson I
Under the direction of the ubiquitous Lester Melrose, Sonny Boy Williamson recorded prolifically for Victor both as a leader and behind others in the vast Melrose stable (including Robert Lee McCoy and Big Joe Williams, who in turn played on some of Williamson's sides).
WHRB :: History of the Blues: A Tale of Two Sonnies
Feb 1, 2015 · Sonny Boy I was born John Lee Curtis Williamson in Jackson, Tennessee on March 30th 1914. Through the late 1920's he toured dancehalls around Arkansas and Tennesse with blues musicians, including James "Yank" Rachell, Hammie Nixon, and Sleepy John Estes.
John Lee “sonny Boy” Williamson I - JazzInfo
John Lee Curtis Williamson, also known as “Sonny Boy”, was an American blues musician, singer, and songwriter. He lived from March 30, 1914 to June 1, 1948. His solo blues harp is considered the first to use it.
JOHN LEE ‘Sonny Boy’ WILLIAMSON - All About Blues Music
John Lee 'Sonny Boy' Williamson, made the harp a featured instrument in the classic Chicago Blues band sound, and wrote some great songs too.
Sonny Boy Williamson I - Apple Music
May 3, 2024 · Find top songs and albums by Sonny Boy Williamson I including Up the Country Blues, Stop Breaking Down and more.