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Paul Butterfield (1942-1987).
| Please submit sites dealing with the life or music of Big Walter Horton, including biographies, discographies, filmographies, analyses of his musicianship, music criticism, or bibliographies. |
Blues harpist "Big" Walter Horton (1917-1981) was born in Mississippi and took his delta style up the river to Chicago, where he teamed with a number of legendary performers during his career. A sensitive and shy man, Big Walter dealt with illness and poverty for much of his life. Because of his speech, he was sometimes called "Mumbles," which he hated, as well as Shakey Walter and Tangle Eye.
| Please submit sites dealing with the life or music of Junior Wells, including biographies, discographies, filmographies, analyses of his musicianship, music criticism, or bibliographies. |
Born Amos Blakemore in Memphis, Tennessee, Junior Wells (1934-1998) was a classic blues harp player. His influences were Sonny Boy Williamson and "Little Walter" Jacobs. With the Aces, Buddy Guy, and Muddy Waters he helped define harmonica sound during the 1950s.
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