John Lee Curtis "Sonny Boy" Williamson, age 34
Lost to gun violence on June 1, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois.
an American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter. He is often regarded as the pioneer of the blues harp as a solo instrument. He played on hundreds of recordings by many pre–World War II blues artists. Under his own name, he was one of the most recorded blues musicians of the 1930s and 1940s and is closely associated with Chicago producer Lester Melrose and Bluebird Records. His popular songs, original or adapted, include "Good Morning, School Girl", "Sugar Mama", "Early in the Morning", and "Stop Breaking Down".
Photo sources:
- Sonny Boy Williamson I - Wikipedia
- Discogs: John Lee Williamson
- Sonny Boy Williamson - Alligator Records - Genuine Houserockin' Music Since 1971
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