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Born: July 01, 1915 in Vicksburg, MS
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's, 90 's
Died: January 29, 1992 in Burbank, CA
Genre: Blues

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Biography
Willie Dixon's life and work was virtually an embodiment of the progress of the blues, from an accidental creation of the descendants of freed slaves to a recognized and vital part of America's musical heritage. That Dixon was one of the first professional blues songwriters to benefit in a serious, material way -- and that he had to fight to do it ... Continue Bio >>

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Discography:
Earthquake & Hurricane
Aux Trois Mailots
2001 Big Boss Men
1998 What Happened to My Blues
1998 I Think I Got the Blues
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Filmography:
2002 The Blues Greats
1991 Night of the Warrior
1991 Rich Girl
1986 Cutting Edge
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Member Of: The Big Three Trio More >> Similar Artists: Muddy Waters Willie Mabon Memphis Slim Little Walter Chuck Berry More >>

Influenced By: Leonard Caston Little Brother Montgomery More >> Followers: Led Zeppelin Beck Los Lobos Stan West Jimmy Sutton More >>

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