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“(As a boy) I was listening to Sonny Boy Williamson's (I) records and I would close my eyes and I could visualize myself playing the harp.”

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Junior Wells
Junior Wells

Junior Wells, born on December 9, 1934, and passed away on January 15, 1998, was a renowned blues vocalist and harmonica player. His musical career began in the 1950s, and he became one of the key figures in Chicago blues, collaborating with blues masters like Muddy Waters. more

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