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Born: March 30, 1914 in Jackson, TN
Years Active: 30 's, 40 's
Died: June 01, 1948 in Chicago, IL
Genre: Blues

Biography:
Easily the most important harmonica player of the pre-war era, John Lee Williamson almost single-handedly made the humble mouth organ a worthy lead instrument for blues bands -- leading the way for the amazing innovations of Little Walter and a plato ...More >>

Discography: 2006 Father of Blues Harmonica Sonny Boy Williamson More >>

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Influenced By: Hammie Nixon Sleepy John Estes Yank Rachell Tampa Red Mississippi John Hurt More >> Followers: Eddie "Guitar" Burns Dave Ray & Tony Glover Jessie Mae Hemphill John Henry Barbee Snooky Pryor More >>

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