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James Son Thomas
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James "Son" Thomas (October 14, 1926 – June 26, 1993) was an American Delta blues musician, gravedigger and sculptor from Leland,… read moreJames "Son" Thomas (October 14, 1926 – June 26, 1993) was an American Delta blues musician, gravedigger and sculptor from Leland, Mississippi. Life and career James "Son" Thomas performs at a club in Columbus, Mississ… read moreJames "Son" Thomas (October 14, 1926 – June 26, 1993) was an American Delta blues musician, gravedigger and sculptor from Leland, Mississippi. Life and career James "Son" Thomas performs at a club in Columbus, Mississippi, during the 1980s. Born in Eden, Mississippi, United St… read more -
George "Harmonica" Smith
5,449 listeners
Allen GEORGE “Harmonica” SMITH (1924.04.22/West Helena, AK – 1983.10.02/Los Angeles, CA)’s family moved to Cairo, IL soon afterward where h… read moreAllen GEORGE “Harmonica” SMITH (1924.04.22/West Helena, AK – 1983.10.02/Los Angeles, CA)’s family moved to Cairo, IL soon afterward where he was raised. He was taught the harmonica by his mother when he four. As a teenager, he began trav… read moreAllen GEORGE “Harmonica” SMITH (1924.04.22/West Helena, AK – 1983.10.02/Los Angeles, CA)’s family moved to Cairo, IL soon afterward where he was raised. He was taught the harmonica by his mother when he four. As a teenager, he began traveling in the South, and eventually wound up playing fish fri… read more -
Kim Wilson
19,050 listeners
Kim Wilson is a U.S. blues singer and harmonica player. He is best known as the lead vocalist and frontman for the The Fabulous Thunderbird… read moreKim Wilson is a U.S. blues singer and harmonica player. He is best known as the lead vocalist and frontman for the The Fabulous Thunderbirds on two hit songs of the 1980s; "Tuff Enuff" and "Wrap It Up". Wilson was bor… read moreKim Wilson is a U.S. blues singer and harmonica player. He is best known as the lead vocalist and frontman for the The Fabulous Thunderbirds on two hit songs of the 1980s; "Tuff Enuff" and "Wrap It Up". Wilson was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1951, and grew up in Goleta, Calif… read more -
Paul Lamb & The King Snakes
1,586 listeners
We all know the stuff that turns up in biographies, is empty and meaningless because it's all been said before. So, let's talk pl… read moreWe all know the stuff that turns up in biographies, is empty and meaningless because it's all been said before. So, let's talk plainly about Paul Lamb & The King Snakes, the best blues band in Britain. It didn’t happen sudd… read moreWe all know the stuff that turns up in biographies, is empty and meaningless because it's all been said before. So, let's talk plainly about Paul Lamb & The King Snakes, the best blues band in Britain. It didn’t happen suddenly. It took years of hard work and application, unfashiona… read more -
Long John Hunter
15,196 listeners
John Thurman Hunter Jr. (July 13, 1931 – January 4, 2016), known by the stage name Long John Hunter, was an American Texas blues and electr… read moreJohn Thurman Hunter Jr. (July 13, 1931 – January 4, 2016), known by the stage name Long John Hunter, was an American Texas blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He released seven albums in his own name, and in his la… read moreJohn Thurman Hunter Jr. (July 13, 1931 – January 4, 2016), known by the stage name Long John Hunter, was an American Texas blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. He released seven albums in his own name, and in his later years found critical acknowledgement outside of his home… read more -
Blind Boy Fuller & Sonny Terry
2,652 listeners
Blind Boy Fuller (born Fulton Allen) was an American blues guitarist and vocalist. Fuller was born in July 10, 1907 in Wadesboro, North Car… read moreBlind Boy Fuller (born Fulton Allen) was an American blues guitarist and vocalist. Fuller was born in July 10, 1907 in Wadesboro, North Carolina and died February 13, 1941 in Durham, North Carolina. He played a steel National resonator g… read moreBlind Boy Fuller (born Fulton Allen) was an American blues guitarist and vocalist. Fuller was born in July 10, 1907 in Wadesboro, North Carolina and died February 13, 1941 in Durham, North Carolina. He played a steel National resonator guitar. As a boy Fuller learned to play the guitar and also l… read more -
Barbecue Bob
25,005 listeners
Barbecue Bob (Robert Hicks, Walnut Grove, Georgia, September 11, 1902 – Lithonia, Georgia, October 21, 1931) was an American Piedmont blues… read moreBarbecue Bob (Robert Hicks, Walnut Grove, Georgia, September 11, 1902 – Lithonia, Georgia, October 21, 1931) was an American Piedmont blues musician. He used a bottleneck regularly on his 12-string guitar, playing in an elemental style t… read moreBarbecue Bob (Robert Hicks, Walnut Grove, Georgia, September 11, 1902 – Lithonia, Georgia, October 21, 1931) was an American Piedmont blues musician. He used a bottleneck regularly on his 12-string guitar, playing in an elemental style that relied on an open Spanish tuning reminiscent of Charley … read more -
Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers
7,697 listeners
Rod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers is an American blues band formed and led by harmonica player and singer Rod Piazza. In 1975, following … read moreRod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers is an American blues band formed and led by harmonica player and singer Rod Piazza. In 1975, following a series of earlier bands (including Bacon Fat) and some solo work, Piazza formed the Chicago Flyi… read moreRod Piazza & the Mighty Flyers is an American blues band formed and led by harmonica player and singer Rod Piazza. In 1975, following a series of earlier bands (including Bacon Fat) and some solo work, Piazza formed the Chicago Flying Saucer Band that evolved into The Mighty Flyers. As well … read more -
Carlos Del Junco
3,439 listeners
Born in Havana, Cuba, CARLOS DEL JUNCO (loosely translated "of the reeds") immigrated with his family at the age of one. He bent … read moreBorn in Havana, Cuba, CARLOS DEL JUNCO (loosely translated "of the reeds") immigrated with his family at the age of one. He bent his first note on a harmonica when he was fourteen, making his debut with his high school math tea… read moreBorn in Havana, Cuba, CARLOS DEL JUNCO (loosely translated "of the reeds") immigrated with his family at the age of one. He bent his first note on a harmonica when he was fourteen, making his debut with his high school math teacher at a student talent night. In his early 20's del … read more -
Norton Buffalo
1,775 listeners
Norton Buffalo (September 28, 1951 – October 30, 2009) was a singer-songwriter, country and blues harmonica player, record producer, bandle… read moreNorton Buffalo (September 28, 1951 – October 30, 2009) was a singer-songwriter, country and blues harmonica player, record producer, bandleader and recording artist best known as a versatile exponent of the harmonica, including chromatic and diatonic. View wikiNorton Buffalo (September 28, 1951 – October 30, 2009) was a singer-songwriter, country and blues harmonica player, record producer, bandleader and recording artist best known as a versatile exponent of the harmonica, including chromatic and diatonic. View wiki