Big Joe Williams


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Born: October 16, 1903 in Crawford, MS
Years Active: 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's
Died: December 17, 1982 in Macon, MS
Genre: Blues

Biography:
Big Joe Williams may have been the most cantankerous human being who ever walked the earth with guitar in hand. At the same time, he was an incredible blues musician: a gifted songwriter, a powerhouse vocalist, and an exceptional idiosyncratic guitar ...More >>

Discography:
Nine String Guitar Blues
Mississippi Delta Blues
Dont Leave Me
Country Blues
Blues Roots, Vol. 1: Mississippi Blues
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Filmograpy:
2001Legends of Country Blues Guitar, Vol. 2
1993Masters of the Country Blues: Fred McDowell and Big Joe Williams
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Photo Gallery:
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Member Of:
Lightnin' Hopkins & Blues Summit
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Similar Artists:
Honeyboy Edwards
Muddy Waters
Bukka White
Tommy Johnson
John Hammond, Jr.
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Influenced By:
Robert Johnson
Charley Patton
Blind Lemon Jefferson
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Followers:
Muddy Waters
Herman E. Johnson
Steve James
Memphis Willie B.
Scott H. Biram
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