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Born: October 16, 1903 in Crawford, MS
Years Active: 30 's, 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 '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: 2003 Chicago 63 2002 Po' Jo 2002 Meet Me Around the Corner 2001 Highway Man 1998 No More Whiskey More >>

Filmograpy:

2001	Legends of Country Blues Guitar, Vol. 2
1993	Masters of the Country Blues: Fred McDowell and Big Joe Williams

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Member Of: Lightnin' Hopkins & Blues Summit More >> Similar Artists: Muddy Waters John Hammond, Jr. Honeyboy Edwards Bukka White Tommy Johnson More >>

Influenced By: Charley Patton Blind Lemon Jefferson Robert Johnson Ida Cox Lucille Hegamin More >> Followers: Herman E. Johnson Memphis Willie B. Muddy Waters Steve James Scott H. Biram More >>

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