“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.”
Quote by Willie Dixon
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Willie Dixon
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. more
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