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