Sonny Boy Williamson II (Aleck Ford)
December 5, 1899 - May 25, 1965
Born: Glendora, MS

Blues Sonny Boy Williamson II wandered the South with great bluesman Robert Johsnon. He became the start of King Biscuit Time, the first live blues radio show early in the 40s. Between 1950 and 1960 he recorded many blues tunes. He traveled around the country and abroad. He helped to electrify the blues.

 

Discography:

Sonny Boy Williamson: His Best. 1997, MCA/Chess.

King Biscuit Time. 1990, Arhoolie.

Down & Out Blues 1959, MCA/Chess.

The Real Folk Blues. 1965, MCA/Chess.