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John Lee Hooker

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Elmore James

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Sonny Boy Williamson

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There are two Sonny Boy WIlliamsons. Last.fm auto-corrects them both to this one page. This is Sonny Boy Williamson I; for the later blues harmonica player, see Sonny Boy Williamson II. ----

Lightnin' Hopkins

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Sam Hopkins was born as a Pisces on March 15, 1912 in Centerville, Texas. In 1920, at the age of eight, Hopkins met and played with the legendary Blind Lemon Jefferson, even becoming Jefferson's guide for a short time. Hopkins' cousin, the great Texas bluesman Texas Alexander, was another influence.

Buddy Guy

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Otis Rush

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Albert King

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Albert King (April 25, 1923 – December 21, 1992) was an American blues guitarist and singer. Albert King was truly a "King of the Blues". Along with B.B. King and [artist, Albert King is one of the major influences on blues and rock guitar players.