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Willie Dixon, born on July 1, 1915, in Chicago, Illinois, was an influential American blues musician, songwriter, and record producer. His musical career spanned over half a century and had a profound impact on the development of blues music.

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“The blues are the roots and the other musics are the fruits”

Roots Fruit

Book:I am the blues: the Willie Dixon story

Source: I am the blues: the Willie Dixon story

“The blues is the roots, the rest is the fruits.”

Roots Fruit

Author:Willie Dixon

“The blues are the roots and the other musics are the fruits. It's better keeping the roots alive, because it means better fruits from now on. The blues are the roots of all American music. As long as American music survives, so will the blues.”

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Author:Willie Dixon

“The blues will always be because the blues are the roots of all American music.”

Roots American Music

Book:I am the blues: the Willie Dixon story

Source: I am the blues: the Willie Dixon story

About the Author

Born: July 1, 1915
Died: January 29, 1992
Known for: Musician
Quotes: 17

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