Sonny Boy Williamson I
1914–1948 (age 34)
Blues musician
Biography
Sonny Boy Williamson I became known for his resonant harmonica, clear tenor, and storytelling that brought the blues of the Delta and Arkansas to a wider audience in the 1930s and 1940s.
His recordings continue to be cherished by devotees, and musicians still draw on his phrasing and presence; he is interred at Blairs Chapel CME Cemetery, where visitors honor his enduring influence.