1924 Boogie Bill Webb*
1931 Gus Jenkins*
1942 Don Wise*
1948 Lee Oskar*
Charles Brown*
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Gus Jenkins *24.03.1931
b. 24 March 1931, Birmingham, Alabama, USA, d. December 1985, Los Angeles, USA. Like many of his generation, Jenkins drew his influences from 40s blues and spent much of his mature career adapting to the demands of rock ‘n’ roll and R&B. As his earliest recordings for Chess and Specialty show, Jenkins, like Jimmy McCracklin, modelled himself on St. Louis pianist Walter Davis. Both largely unissued sessions took place in 1953 and featured ‘Cold Love’ and ‘Mean And Evil’, which along with ‘Eight Ball’ and ‘I Ate The Wrong Part’, were based on Davis originals. Thereafter, Jenkins recorded extensively for Combo and Flash, before he started his own Pioneer label in 1959. Most of these recordings were piano or organ instrumentals with his or Mamie Perry’s vocals. He continued this policy through the early 60s with a series of singles on General Artists. Late in the decade, he converted to Islam and assumed the name Jaarone Pharoah.
Augustus D. "Gus" Jenkins (March 24, 1931 – December 22, 1985) was an American blues and R&B pianist, vocalist and bandleader. Credited as Gus Jinkins, he had a no.2 hit on the Billboard R&B chart in 1956 with the instrumental "Tricky". He sometimes used the stage names The Young Wolf, Little Temple, and Piano Bo, and from the late 1960s took the name Jaarone Pharoah.
He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and developed his piano style influenced by St. Louis blues pianist Walter Davis. He toured with Sammy Green's Hot Harlem Review, and backed singers Big Mama Thornton and Percy Mayfield, before reaching Chicago in the late 1940s.[1][2] Jenkins first recorded for the Chess label in January 1953, accompanied by Walter Horton (harmonica) and Willie Nix (drums), but his recordings, including "Eight Ball", were not released for some years. He also accompanied David "Honeyboy" Edwards on some of his recordings at Chess.[2] Later in 1953 he recorded "Cold Love" and other tracks as Little Temple for the Specialty label in Los Angeles, with Jimmy Liggins (harmonica), Ted Brinson (bass), and an unknown drummer.[3]
He remained in Los Angeles for the rest of his career, and learned woodworking while continuing to perform, with Johnny Otis' band and others, and record.[1][2] He recorded "I Miss My Baby" for Jake Porter's Combo label in 1955,[4] before recording "Tricky" in 1956 for the Flash label owned by Charlie Reynolds.[5] The single reached no.2 on the R&B chart and no.79 on the Billboard pop chart in late 1956.[6] He released several further singles on Flash, including "Spark Plug" and "Payday Shuffle", before forming his own label, Pioneer International, with Clayton Metzler in 1959.[3][7][8] He released a string of records on the label until 1962, many being piano and organ instrumentals released under his own name, and some featuring vocalist Mamie Perry.[3][9] He later recorded for the General Artist label, but without further commercial success.[10] However, his single "Chittlins" was released by Tower Records, a subsidiary of Capitol, in 1964.[11]
By 1970, Jenkins had converted to Islam, and used the name Jaarone Pharoah.[3] He continued to perform around Los Angeles, until his death in 1985 at the age of 54.
He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, and developed his piano style influenced by St. Louis blues pianist Walter Davis. He toured with Sammy Green's Hot Harlem Review, and backed singers Big Mama Thornton and Percy Mayfield, before reaching Chicago in the late 1940s.[1][2] Jenkins first recorded for the Chess label in January 1953, accompanied by Walter Horton (harmonica) and Willie Nix (drums), but his recordings, including "Eight Ball", were not released for some years. He also accompanied David "Honeyboy" Edwards on some of his recordings at Chess.[2] Later in 1953 he recorded "Cold Love" and other tracks as Little Temple for the Specialty label in Los Angeles, with Jimmy Liggins (harmonica), Ted Brinson (bass), and an unknown drummer.[3]
He remained in Los Angeles for the rest of his career, and learned woodworking while continuing to perform, with Johnny Otis' band and others, and record.[1][2] He recorded "I Miss My Baby" for Jake Porter's Combo label in 1955,[4] before recording "Tricky" in 1956 for the Flash label owned by Charlie Reynolds.[5] The single reached no.2 on the R&B chart and no.79 on the Billboard pop chart in late 1956.[6] He released several further singles on Flash, including "Spark Plug" and "Payday Shuffle", before forming his own label, Pioneer International, with Clayton Metzler in 1959.[3][7][8] He released a string of records on the label until 1962, many being piano and organ instrumentals released under his own name, and some featuring vocalist Mamie Perry.[3][9] He later recorded for the General Artist label, but without further commercial success.[10] However, his single "Chittlins" was released by Tower Records, a subsidiary of Capitol, in 1964.[11]
By 1970, Jenkins had converted to Islam, and used the name Jaarone Pharoah.[3] He continued to perform around Los Angeles, until his death in 1985 at the age of 54.
Lee Oskar *24.03.1948
Lee Oskar (* 24. März 1948, Kopenhagen, Dänemark als Oskar Levetin Hansen) ist ein dänisch-amerikanischer Mundharmonikaspieler und Instrumentenbauer. Bekannt wurde er durch seine Zusammenarbeit mit Eric Burdon und War.
Seine erste Harmonika bekam Lee im Alter von sechs Jahren von einem Freund der Familie. Er wuchs mit dem dänischen Radio auf, wo er auch Ray Charles, den größten Einfluss in dieser Zeit, hörte. Mit 17 zog er nach New York, dort verdiente er sich sein Geld als Straßenmusikant. Von New York zog er nach Los Angeles, wo er Eric Burdon traf, mit dem er in den Klubs der Stadt spielte. Bald bildete sich die Formation "War", in der Oskars Harmonikaspiel mit dem Saxophon von Charles Miller die Horn Section bildete. Bis 1992 spielte er in dieser Formation. Nachdem er War verlassen hatte, widmete er sich seiner Solokarriere und seinen wirtschaftlichen Unternehmen.
1983 gründete Oskar das Unternehmen Lee Oskar Harmonica für den Vertrieb hochwertiger Mundharmonikas, die für vielerlei Stile, wie Blues, Folk oder Rock, verwendet werden.[1] Neben dieser Firma gründete er noch eine Produktionsfirma mit Sitz in Redmond.
Lee Oskar (born 24 March 1948, Copenhagen, Denmark)[1] is a Danish harmonica player,[2] notable for his contributions to the sound of the rock-funk fusion group War, which he formed with Eric Burdon,[3] his solo work, and as a harmonica manufacturer.[4] He currently plays with 3 other original WAR band members, Harold Brown, Howard Scott and B.B. Dickerson, under the name LowRider Band.
Early life and career
Born in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1948, Oskar was six years old when a family friend gave him his first harmonica.[5] "I came from an area where every kid on the block had a harmonica", he remembers.[6] He grew up listening to Danish radio, enjoying all types of music and cites Ray Charles as the biggest influence from that period.[7] When he was 17, Oskar decided that the United States was where a harmonica player should make his career,[6] so he moved to New York at the age of 18 with little more than a harmonica in his pocket.[5] With no money, Oskar played harmonica in the streets of New York.[6] Eventually arriving in Los Angeles, via Toronto and San Francisco, Oskar soon met and joined forces with Eric Burdon who had recently disbanded The Animals and was searching for new collaborators.[8] Together, the harp-playing Dane (born Lee Oskar Levitin[9]) and the British blues-rock singer made the rounds of the L.A. clubs, eventually hooking up with the soon-to-be members of War.[10] Burdon agreed to the novel idea of pairing up Oskar's harmonica with Charles Miller's saxophone to form a horn section. This team-up set War apart from the start, giving Oskar room to display the full spectrum of his improvisational prowess. Oskar's harmonica magic was always a vital element in War's music and performances. Oskar continued with War for 24 years non-stop. At the end of 1992, during the time of dispute over the WAR trademark, Oskar took a few years to continue his solo career and to focus on his Lee Oskar Harmonica manufacturing.[10]
War
Lee Oskar who has been described as "a virtuoso,"[11] "the harmonica whiz"[12] "a war hero,"[13] "legendary,"[5] a master of "musical wizardry,"[14] and considered, "...among the best rock-blues-soul harmonica players."[15] His role as a founding member and former lead harmonica player of the pioneer funk-jazz group War won him international renown for over two and a half decades (1969–1993). Oskar's signature solos helped to define the War sound from the band's beginning in 1969, adding dashes of color to its R&B, jazz, rock, and Latin influences.[14] Oskar's position with War was a prominent one from its early days with singer Eric Burdon onward.[16] "My playing has become more aggressive over the years", he says. "In the beginning, my role was playing horn lines. Today, it's evolved to the point where I'm playing a lead instrument. If I'm not doing a solo, I'm playing counterlines — I try to paint within certain spaces in the music to help create the overall picture."
Solo career
The eclectic, multicultural nature of War's music is also evident in Oskar's solo projects.[17] Three well regarded albums released between 1976 and 1981 (and recently rereleased on CD) brought critical and popular acclaim[18] including being voted No. 1 Instrumental Artist of the Year for 1976 in Billboard, Cashbox and Record World.[19] The albums, like Oskar's live performances, show the diverse influences of his musicality. A composer, his compositions have been featured on movie sound tracks and television commercials. He has been the recipient of many Gold and Platinum recordings and honored with special ASCAP Writing Awards. His music has more recently influenced the song "Timber", which was performed by rapper Pitbull and Kesha; which was inspired by Oskar's melodic harmonica playing within his song "San Francisco Bay".
Lee Oskar harmonica
In 1983 Oskar formed a company to manufacture high-quality harmonicas. His company, Lee Oskar Harmonica, sells harmonicas suited to many different styles of music, including the most common blues, folk, rock, R&B and country but Oskar's altered tunings also allows players to explore other genres such as Hip Hop, Reggae, Ska, Latin, Gypsy, Yiddish, Eastern European, Asian, and many other types of music. The harmonicas themselves are manufactured by Tombo of Japan.[1] Oskar's harmonica company celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2008 at the NAMM Show.[20] and has now surpassed his 30th anniversary.
Influences
Several modern musicians, such as Mike Tetrault, cited Oskar as an important influence. When Junior Wells died, he was buried with a tray of Lee Oskar harmonicas.
Early life and career
Born in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1948, Oskar was six years old when a family friend gave him his first harmonica.[5] "I came from an area where every kid on the block had a harmonica", he remembers.[6] He grew up listening to Danish radio, enjoying all types of music and cites Ray Charles as the biggest influence from that period.[7] When he was 17, Oskar decided that the United States was where a harmonica player should make his career,[6] so he moved to New York at the age of 18 with little more than a harmonica in his pocket.[5] With no money, Oskar played harmonica in the streets of New York.[6] Eventually arriving in Los Angeles, via Toronto and San Francisco, Oskar soon met and joined forces with Eric Burdon who had recently disbanded The Animals and was searching for new collaborators.[8] Together, the harp-playing Dane (born Lee Oskar Levitin[9]) and the British blues-rock singer made the rounds of the L.A. clubs, eventually hooking up with the soon-to-be members of War.[10] Burdon agreed to the novel idea of pairing up Oskar's harmonica with Charles Miller's saxophone to form a horn section. This team-up set War apart from the start, giving Oskar room to display the full spectrum of his improvisational prowess. Oskar's harmonica magic was always a vital element in War's music and performances. Oskar continued with War for 24 years non-stop. At the end of 1992, during the time of dispute over the WAR trademark, Oskar took a few years to continue his solo career and to focus on his Lee Oskar Harmonica manufacturing.[10]
War
Lee Oskar who has been described as "a virtuoso,"[11] "the harmonica whiz"[12] "a war hero,"[13] "legendary,"[5] a master of "musical wizardry,"[14] and considered, "...among the best rock-blues-soul harmonica players."[15] His role as a founding member and former lead harmonica player of the pioneer funk-jazz group War won him international renown for over two and a half decades (1969–1993). Oskar's signature solos helped to define the War sound from the band's beginning in 1969, adding dashes of color to its R&B, jazz, rock, and Latin influences.[14] Oskar's position with War was a prominent one from its early days with singer Eric Burdon onward.[16] "My playing has become more aggressive over the years", he says. "In the beginning, my role was playing horn lines. Today, it's evolved to the point where I'm playing a lead instrument. If I'm not doing a solo, I'm playing counterlines — I try to paint within certain spaces in the music to help create the overall picture."
Solo career
The eclectic, multicultural nature of War's music is also evident in Oskar's solo projects.[17] Three well regarded albums released between 1976 and 1981 (and recently rereleased on CD) brought critical and popular acclaim[18] including being voted No. 1 Instrumental Artist of the Year for 1976 in Billboard, Cashbox and Record World.[19] The albums, like Oskar's live performances, show the diverse influences of his musicality. A composer, his compositions have been featured on movie sound tracks and television commercials. He has been the recipient of many Gold and Platinum recordings and honored with special ASCAP Writing Awards. His music has more recently influenced the song "Timber", which was performed by rapper Pitbull and Kesha; which was inspired by Oskar's melodic harmonica playing within his song "San Francisco Bay".
Lee Oskar harmonica
In 1983 Oskar formed a company to manufacture high-quality harmonicas. His company, Lee Oskar Harmonica, sells harmonicas suited to many different styles of music, including the most common blues, folk, rock, R&B and country but Oskar's altered tunings also allows players to explore other genres such as Hip Hop, Reggae, Ska, Latin, Gypsy, Yiddish, Eastern European, Asian, and many other types of music. The harmonicas themselves are manufactured by Tombo of Japan.[1] Oskar's harmonica company celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2008 at the NAMM Show.[20] and has now surpassed his 30th anniversary.
Influences
Several modern musicians, such as Mike Tetrault, cited Oskar as an important influence. When Junior Wells died, he was buried with a tray of Lee Oskar harmonicas.
Donald Grover "Don" Wise (born March 24, 1942, Westerly, Rhode Island) is an American tenor saxophonist, songwriter, and music producer. He gained attention as reliable sideman of the singer-songwriter Delbert McClinton from Lubbock, Texas, for more than 20 years. Wise played with many artists and in venues all over the globe in his more than 50-year musical career. He released four CDs under his own name before officially retiring from the music business in 2008, in order to devote himself more to his private life. His passions outside of music include gardening, cooking, and painting.[1]
Wise is married and lives with his family in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.
Development and musical career
At the beginning of his musical life cycle Wise learned to play clarinet. At age 12 he moved to the saxophone, initially alto sax and a year later settled on the tenor sax. He was inspired by the rhythm and blues of the 1950s; however, he also played country, swing, and big band music. He joined his first band in 1957. It was at the birth of rock 'n' roll, and they called themselves the Rhythm Rockers.[2] Early saxophone influences were Red Prysock, Sam "The Man" Taylor, Earl Bostic, David "Fathead" Newman, and a little later, King Curtis, Sam Butera, and Junior Walker. With these musical inspirations, over the years he developed his versatility and his own signature sound and became a sought-after session musician.
Wise toured with various bands across the U.S. in the 1970s and '80s and has performed with Jeffrey Osborne, Ruben Ramos, Chuck Jackson, Maxine Brown, Taj Mahal, Willie Nelson, Marcia Ball, Rickey Godfrey, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Tower of Power, Huey Lewis, Hal Ketchum, Teresa James and Joe Ely. A milestone was the invitation from Ray Charles to back him on a nationally broadcast TV appearance for the ESPYs in New York City in 1997.[3][4]
While recording in 1985 with Radio Zebra, a Texas rock group with whom he had toured Germany a month prior, he received a call from Delbert McClinton to fill the position as saxophonist in his band. Wise took the opportunity and remained a pillar of the group for 23 years. He served as instrumentalist and co-producer of McClinton's Grammy-nominated album Live from Austin in 1989[5] and as musician of Grammy winner Cost of Living in 2005. After more tours in Central Europe and Scandinavia, a large fan base grew outside the U.S. and led to Wise' increased recognition and the popularity of his music.
His eclectic skills brought various honors, from Country Sax Player of the Year at the Oklahoma Country Music Awards in 1980, to 2002 when he earned the Best Instrumentalist Cammy Award from the Beach Music Association. His playing style is written about in John Laughter's Contemporary Saxophone, with four of his solos from the Live from Austin CD featured on the book's companion disc.[6][7] Reviewers in a variety of journals, magazines, and e-zines describe his soulful solos and just-right backup playing.
In 1997 he produced the first CD of his own, which garnered excellent reviews and led to three more discs over the next eight years. Colleagues including Delbert McClinton, Marcia Ball, Gary Bunton, Britt Johansen, Robin Griffin, Bugs Henderson, Big Joe Maher, Teresa James and Steve Williams helped get his ideas heard and appreciated.[8] Friend and co-producer, Wally Moyers, owner of Studio 84 in Lubbock, was invaluable in achieving the sound Wise wanted. Besides featuring his friends' and colleagues' talents, Wise complemented these projects with his own musicianship as a sax pro, as well as his gifts as a composer, lyricist, producer, and singer.
In 2008, after an acclaimed tour of Finland and Norway, Wise exited the Delbert McClinton band to devote his time to his family and hobbies. Sometimes he still plays as a guest with various artists, such as Mingo Fishtrap from Austin, Texas, or on Delbert McClinton's annual Sandy Beaches Cruise.[9]
Instruments
Wise plays "The Martin Tenor"[10] built in 1951 with the Otto Link 7S, metal mouthpiece (adapted By "Doc" Tenney in Cedar Falls, Iowa). In addition, he has a Martin silver tenor saxophone (which he acquired in trade for a black Keilwerth tenor with golden flaps), a Martin alto, and a Conn soprano sax.[6]
Awards
Country Saxophonist of the Year, 1980, Oklahoma Country Music Association
Cammy Award – Best Instrumentalist, 2002, Beach Music Association
Wise is married and lives with his family in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States.
Development and musical career
At the beginning of his musical life cycle Wise learned to play clarinet. At age 12 he moved to the saxophone, initially alto sax and a year later settled on the tenor sax. He was inspired by the rhythm and blues of the 1950s; however, he also played country, swing, and big band music. He joined his first band in 1957. It was at the birth of rock 'n' roll, and they called themselves the Rhythm Rockers.[2] Early saxophone influences were Red Prysock, Sam "The Man" Taylor, Earl Bostic, David "Fathead" Newman, and a little later, King Curtis, Sam Butera, and Junior Walker. With these musical inspirations, over the years he developed his versatility and his own signature sound and became a sought-after session musician.
Wise toured with various bands across the U.S. in the 1970s and '80s and has performed with Jeffrey Osborne, Ruben Ramos, Chuck Jackson, Maxine Brown, Taj Mahal, Willie Nelson, Marcia Ball, Rickey Godfrey, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Tower of Power, Huey Lewis, Hal Ketchum, Teresa James and Joe Ely. A milestone was the invitation from Ray Charles to back him on a nationally broadcast TV appearance for the ESPYs in New York City in 1997.[3][4]
While recording in 1985 with Radio Zebra, a Texas rock group with whom he had toured Germany a month prior, he received a call from Delbert McClinton to fill the position as saxophonist in his band. Wise took the opportunity and remained a pillar of the group for 23 years. He served as instrumentalist and co-producer of McClinton's Grammy-nominated album Live from Austin in 1989[5] and as musician of Grammy winner Cost of Living in 2005. After more tours in Central Europe and Scandinavia, a large fan base grew outside the U.S. and led to Wise' increased recognition and the popularity of his music.
His eclectic skills brought various honors, from Country Sax Player of the Year at the Oklahoma Country Music Awards in 1980, to 2002 when he earned the Best Instrumentalist Cammy Award from the Beach Music Association. His playing style is written about in John Laughter's Contemporary Saxophone, with four of his solos from the Live from Austin CD featured on the book's companion disc.[6][7] Reviewers in a variety of journals, magazines, and e-zines describe his soulful solos and just-right backup playing.
In 1997 he produced the first CD of his own, which garnered excellent reviews and led to three more discs over the next eight years. Colleagues including Delbert McClinton, Marcia Ball, Gary Bunton, Britt Johansen, Robin Griffin, Bugs Henderson, Big Joe Maher, Teresa James and Steve Williams helped get his ideas heard and appreciated.[8] Friend and co-producer, Wally Moyers, owner of Studio 84 in Lubbock, was invaluable in achieving the sound Wise wanted. Besides featuring his friends' and colleagues' talents, Wise complemented these projects with his own musicianship as a sax pro, as well as his gifts as a composer, lyricist, producer, and singer.
In 2008, after an acclaimed tour of Finland and Norway, Wise exited the Delbert McClinton band to devote his time to his family and hobbies. Sometimes he still plays as a guest with various artists, such as Mingo Fishtrap from Austin, Texas, or on Delbert McClinton's annual Sandy Beaches Cruise.[9]
Instruments
Wise plays "The Martin Tenor"[10] built in 1951 with the Otto Link 7S, metal mouthpiece (adapted By "Doc" Tenney in Cedar Falls, Iowa). In addition, he has a Martin silver tenor saxophone (which he acquired in trade for a black Keilwerth tenor with golden flaps), a Martin alto, and a Conn soprano sax.[6]
Awards
Country Saxophonist of the Year, 1980, Oklahoma Country Music Association
Cammy Award – Best Instrumentalist, 2002, Beach Music Association
Charles Brown *24.03.
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The Downtown Charlie Brown Blues Band, a local band out of Chicagoland, is one of the hottest blues bands in the area. Playing a mixture of R&B, New Orleans and Chicago style Blues as well as well as Jazz and a taste of Rock and Roll has kept them gigging on a weekly basis since 1995. The phenomenal voice of Dee Dee Hardy and rugged bluesy voice of Charlie Brown will keep the house rocking all night long. Their unique sound and style provide a night of fun and entertainment that cannot be beat. They have played with headliners like KoKO Taylor, Eddie Clearwater and many other Chicago greats. You can see them on a weekly basis in many of the Chicagoland establishments like EvenFlow in Geneva, Luigi’s House in Naperville, The House Pub in St. Charles,Spears in Wheeling, Club Lucky and Buddy Guy's Legend in Chicago, and Miss Kitty's in Naperville to name a few.
When you attend a performance of the Downtown Charlie Brown Blues Band you become a part of the show. Audience participation becomes a must. You will not only dance, tap your feet, and sing along with the band; you may be called on to come on stage or interact with Charlie or Dee Dee as they come out into the audience. It is an experience you do not want to miss.
The Band plays many venues including night clubs, bars, restaurants, weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries and festivals
http://www.downtowncharliebrown.com/index.htmlWhen you attend a performance of the Downtown Charlie Brown Blues Band you become a part of the show. Audience participation becomes a must. You will not only dance, tap your feet, and sing along with the band; you may be called on to come on stage or interact with Charlie or Dee Dee as they come out into the audience. It is an experience you do not want to miss.
The Band plays many venues including night clubs, bars, restaurants, weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries and festivals
Downtown Charlie Brown Blues Band feat. Dee Dee Hardy - Down Home Blues - 9/15/12
Dee Dee Hardy - vocal, Charles Brown - keys/vocal. Harry Binford -
guitar, Reggie Harrington - bass, and Glover Washington - drums
Special thanks to Charles Brown
Special thanks to Charles Brown
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Boogie Bill Webb *24.03.1924
Boogie
Bill Webb (March 24, 1924 – August 22, 1990)[2] was an American
Louisiana blues and R&B guitarist, singer and songwriter. Webb's own
style of music combined Mississippi country blues with New Orleans
R&B.[1] His best known recordings were "Bad Dog" and "Drinkin' and
Stinkin'".[2] Despite a lengthy, albeit stuttering, career, Webb
nevertheless only released one album.[1]
Biography
Born in
Jackson, Mississippi, Webb's first guitar at the age of eight was
stringed with screen wire and made from a cigar box.[1] His greatest
influence was Tommy Johnson.[3] With a real guitar obtained whist a
teenager, in 1947 Webb won a talent show, and subsequently briefly
appeared in the musical film, The Jackson Jive, before settling in New
Orleans in 1952.[1]
Webb obtained a recording contract with
Imperial Records, after his friendship with Fats Domino led to his
introduction to Dave Bartholomew.[3] In 1953 Webb released his debut
single, "Bad Dog," a non commercial slice of country boogie-woogie.
Frustrated by lack of recognition, Webb relocated to Chicago, where he
worked in various factories.[1] In Chicago, Webb met and sat in with
Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Reed, and Chuck Berry.[4]
Webb
returned to New Orleans in 1959 to work as a stevedore, performing
music infrequently. However, in 1968 he recorded several songs for the
folklorist David Evans, which eventually appeared on the Arhoolie
Records album Roosevelt Holts and His Friends.[3] The 1972 compilation
album, The Legacy of Tommy Johnson contained five tracks performed by
Webb.[5]
A combination of the exposure at home and in Europe led
to visits to Webb from blues fans, and invitations to tour. In 1982 Webb
appeared at the Dutch Utrecht Festival.[1] Finally in 1989, with
financial assistance from the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities,
Webb released Drinkin' and Stinkin'.[1] His experience of encountering
three drunken women, who had been out drinking for three days without
bathing, inspired the lyrics for the title track of the album.[6]
Boogie Bill Webb died in New Orleans in August 1990, at the age of 66.
Harmonica Slim with Boogie Bill Webb 1991 - Live video
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