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Phillip Walker
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Phillip Walker (born February 11, 1937, Welsh, Louisiana) is a contemporary blues guitarist most noted for his 1959 hit single, "Hello… read morePhillip Walker (born February 11, 1937, Welsh, Louisiana) is a contemporary blues guitarist most noted for his 1959 hit single, "Hello My Darling", produced by J.R. Fulbright. Although Walker has continued playing since then, h… read morePhillip Walker (born February 11, 1937, Welsh, Louisiana) is a contemporary blues guitarist most noted for his 1959 hit single, "Hello My Darling", produced by J.R. Fulbright. Although Walker has continued playing since then, he has recorded fairly sparsely. Walker grew up on the Texas … read more -
Carey & Lurrie Bell
10,567 listeners
Collaboration (on a few different albums) between singer / harmonica player Carey Bell and his guitarist son Lurrie Bell. See their respect… read moreCollaboration (on a few different albums) between singer / harmonica player Carey Bell and his guitarist son Lurrie Bell. See their respective biogs (linked above) for more info. View wikiCollaboration (on a few different albums) between singer / harmonica player Carey Bell and his guitarist son Lurrie Bell. See their respective biogs (linked above) for more info. View wiki -
J.B. Hutto
16,185 listeners
J.B. Hutto (born Joseph Benjamin Hutto in Blackville, South Carolina, on 26 April 1926; died 12 June 1983) was an American blues musician. … read moreJ.B. Hutto (born Joseph Benjamin Hutto in Blackville, South Carolina, on 26 April 1926; died 12 June 1983) was an American blues musician. Heavily influenced by legendary bluesman Elmore James, and known for his slide guitar work and dec… read moreJ.B. Hutto (born Joseph Benjamin Hutto in Blackville, South Carolina, on 26 April 1926; died 12 June 1983) was an American blues musician. Heavily influenced by legendary bluesman Elmore James, and known for his slide guitar work and declamatory style of singing, Hutto was inducted into the Blues… read more -
Cecil Gant
14,876 listeners
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Eddie Vinson
7,206 listeners
December 18, 1917 - July 2, 1988 American jazz and rhythm and blues alto saxophonist and blues shouter. After working in the Milton Larkins… read moreDecember 18, 1917 - July 2, 1988 American jazz and rhythm and blues alto saxophonist and blues shouter. After working in the Milton Larkins and Cootie Williams orchestras, he established his own big band in 1945. In 1947 he had a major r… read moreDecember 18, 1917 - July 2, 1988 American jazz and rhythm and blues alto saxophonist and blues shouter. After working in the Milton Larkins and Cootie Williams orchestras, he established his own big band in 1945. In 1947 he had a major rhythm and blues hit with "Old Maid Boogie/Kidney Stew B… read more -
Peetie Wheatstraw
25,979 listeners
Peetie Wheatstraw (December 21, 1902 – December 21, 1941) was the name adopted by singer William Bunch, a greatly influential figure among … read morePeetie Wheatstraw (December 21, 1902 – December 21, 1941) was the name adopted by singer William Bunch, a greatly influential figure among 1930s blues singers. Although the only known picture of Bunch shows him holding a National brand t… read morePeetie Wheatstraw (December 21, 1902 – December 21, 1941) was the name adopted by singer William Bunch, a greatly influential figure among 1930s blues singers. Although the only known picture of Bunch shows him holding a National brand tricone resonator guitar, his primary instrument was the pian… read more -
Piano Red
10,577 listeners
William "Willie" Lee Perryman (October 19, 1911 - July 25, 1985), who was usually known professionally as Piano Red and later in … read moreWilliam "Willie" Lee Perryman (October 19, 1911 - July 25, 1985), who was usually known professionally as Piano Red and later in life as Dr. Feelgood, was an American blues musician, the first to hit the pop music charts. He wa… read moreWilliam "Willie" Lee Perryman (October 19, 1911 - July 25, 1985), who was usually known professionally as Piano Red and later in life as Dr. Feelgood, was an American blues musician, the first to hit the pop music charts. He was a self-taught pianist who played in the barrelhouse blues … read more -
Jimmy Johnson
23,950 listeners
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Snooky Pryor
34,935 listeners
Snooky Pryor (September 15, 1921 – October 18, 2006) was an American Chicago blues harmonica player. He claimed to have pioneered the now-c… read moreSnooky Pryor (September 15, 1921 – October 18, 2006) was an American Chicago blues harmonica player. He claimed to have pioneered the now-common method of playing amplified harmonica by cupping a small microphone in his hands along with … read moreSnooky Pryor (September 15, 1921 – October 18, 2006) was an American Chicago blues harmonica player. He claimed to have pioneered the now-common method of playing amplified harmonica by cupping a small microphone in his hands along with the harmonica, although on his earliest records in the late … read more -
William Clarke
28,846 listeners
William Clarke, a West Coast blues harmonica virtuoso, singer and songwriter, that released nine albums (U.S.) before his untimely death at… read moreWilliam Clarke, a West Coast blues harmonica virtuoso, singer and songwriter, that released nine albums (U.S.) before his untimely death at age 45 on November 19, 1996. Clarke mixed traditional Chicago blues with West Coast swing in a co… read moreWilliam Clarke, a West Coast blues harmonica virtuoso, singer and songwriter, that released nine albums (U.S.) before his untimely death at age 45 on November 19, 1996. Clarke mixed traditional Chicago blues with West Coast swing in a combination referred to as ''soul-jazz.'' … read more