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Monday 6 October 2014

Tribute Mondays: Willie "Big Eyes" Smith

Willie "Big Eyes" Smith (January 19, 1936 – September 16, 2011)


Electric Blues Vocalist, Harmonica Player and Drummer, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith, worked with Muddy Waters and had his own Band, The Legendary Blues Band. Thank you for your contribution Mr. Smith, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a nice Monday: Diddy wa Diddy (Bo Diddley) and Willie Big Eyes Smith Plays Helena

 

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willie_%22Big_Eyes%22_Smith
Background information
Birth nameWillie Smith
BornJanuary 19, 1936
Helena, ArkansasUnited States
DiedSeptember 16, 2011 (aged 75)
GenresChicago blueselectric blues
OccupationsSingermusicianbandleader,composer
InstrumentsHarmonicadrums
Years active1954–2011
LabelsRounderHightoneTelarc, Big Eyes
Associated actsMuddy Waters

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