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Monday 2 May 2016

Tribute Mondays: Joe Willie Wilkins

Joe Willie Wilkins (January 7, 1923 – March 28, 1979)


Memphis Blues Guitarist, Bassist, Harmonica Player, Accordian  Player and Singer/Songwriter, Joe Willie Wilkins, was regarded for playing single string guitar riffs without the use of a slide. He played alongside many (Robert Nighthawk, Elmore James, Houston Stackhouse, Howlim Wolf, etc.). He influenced notables (B.B. King. Albert King, Jimmy Rogers and  others) and played on recordings for Sun Records and Trumpet Records. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Wilkins, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Little car Blues and It's too bad

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Willie_Wilkins
Background Information
BornJanuary 7, 1923
Davenport, Mississippi, United States
DiedMarch 28, 1979 (aged 56)
Memphis, Tennessee, United States
GenresMemphis blues[1]
Occupation(s)Guitarist, singer, songwriter, musician
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
Years activeEarly 1940s–1981
LabelsVarious

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