Tribute Mondays: Washboard Willie

William Paden Hensley (July 24, 1906 or 1909 – August 24, 1991)

Detroit Blues Singer, Harmonica Player, Drummer and Washboard Player, Washboard Willie, began his musical career in his mid thirties, working in Backing Bands and eventually leading his own outfit, while working as a car washer. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Hensley you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Monday: A fool on a mule in the middle of the road and Washboard Blues

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washboard_Willie

Background information
Birth name	William Paden Hensley
Born	July 24, 1906 or 1909 Bullock County, Alabama orColumbus, Georgia, United States
Died	August 24, 1991 (age 82 or85) Detroit, Michigan, United States
Genres	Detroit blues
Occupation(s)	Singer, washboard player
Instruments	Vocals, washboard, harmonica, drums
Years active	1952–1979