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Monday 16 May 2016

Tribute Mondays: Willie Nix

Willie Nix (August 6, 1922 – July 8, 1991)
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Chicago Blues Singer, Guitarist and Drummer, Willie Nix, is regarded for his 1950's efforts, but his career started in the 1940's when he began as a Tap Dancer in Minstrel shows and eventually performed on Radio shows with other notables ( Willie Love, Joe Willie Wilkins and Sonny Boy Williamson ll). Thanks for your contribution Mr. Nix you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a good Monday: Baker shop boogie, Lonesome bedroom blues, Try me one more time and Nervous wreck

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willie_Nix
Background Information
Also known asThe Memphis Blues Boy[1]
BornAugust 6, 1922
Memphis, TennesseeUnited States
DiedJuly 8, 1991 (aged 68)
Leland, Mississippi, United States
GenresMemphis bluesChicago blueselectric blues[2]
Occupation(s)Singerguitaristdrummer
Years active1940s–1970s

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