Sonny Boy Williamson II

d. 1965

Blues musician

Biography

Sonny Boy Williamson II's harmonica phrasing and charismatic vocals carved new pathways in the Chicago and Memphis blues, his storytelling and sharp wit respected by peers and listeners around the world.

He continued touring and recording until the end of his life, leaving behind an enduring catalog of songs and memories that rest with him at Whitfield Baptist Church Cemetery.

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