He was a giant in the Blues world and goes down in history as one of the greatest harp players of all time. In fact he's often referred to as "the father of modern blues harp.
So raise a glass to the memory of Sonny Boy!
Cheers!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
On This Date in Blues History
A Blues legend was born on this date (March 30th) in 1914- John Lee Curtis Williamson. Blues fans will know him as Sonny Boy Williamson (not to be confused with Sonny Boy Williamson II- a.k.a. Rice Miller).
He was a giant in the Blues world and goes down in history as one of the greatest harp players of all time. In fact he's often referred to as "the father of modern blues harp.
So raise a glass to the memory of Sonny Boy!
Cheers!
He was a giant in the Blues world and goes down in history as one of the greatest harp players of all time. In fact he's often referred to as "the father of modern blues harp.
So raise a glass to the memory of Sonny Boy!
Cheers!
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