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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Sonny_Boy_Williamson_IISonny Boy Williamson II - Wikipedia

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   Sonny Boy Williamson II. Alex or Aleck Miller (originally Ford, possibly December 5, 1912 [3] [a] – May 24, 1965), [4] known later in his career as Sonny Boy Williamson, was an American blues harmonica player, singer and songwriter. [2] . He was an early and influential blues harp stylist who recorded successfully in the 1950s and 1960s.

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3. www.udiscovermusic.com › stories › mystery-sonny-boyThe Mystery Of The Two Sonny Boy Williamsons | uDiscover

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   Dec 5, 2023 · Learn how a blues singer and harmonica player named Aleck Ford stole the name and identity of another Sonny Boy Williamson to boost his career. Find out the facts and myths of this musical deception and its impact on the blues scene.

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   Nov 2, 2023 · Learn about the life and music of Sonny Boy Williamson II, a blues harmonica player and singer who became famous on the King Biscuit Time radio program and toured Europe in the 1960s. Find out his real name, birth date, death date, and legacy in the Mississippi Blues Trail and the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame.

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   Who is Sonny Boy Williamson II?

   • Highly regarded blues singer and harmonica player who helped pioneer Chicago blues and influenced generations of musicians. Explore Sonny Boy Williamson II's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Sonny Boy Williamson II on AllMusic.

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   When did Sonny Boy Williamson become famous?

   • Sonny Boy Williamson first became famous as a blues harmonica player in 1941 on the groundbreaking King Biscuit Time radio program (often credited as the first regularly scheduled blues radio show) broadcast by station KFFA in Helena (Phillips County).

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   When did Sonny Boy Williamson die?

   • Sonny Boy Williamson died May 25, 1965, at his boarding house. For blues harp enthusiasts, here are some further notes on Sonny Boy's innovative technique: His preferred harmonica was a 10-hole Hohner Marine Band or OId Standby, but he sometimes played the larger Marine Bands: the 12-hole 364 and the 14-hole 365.

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   What is the difference between Sonny Boy Williamson and John Lee Williamson?

   • To differentiate between the two musicians, scholars and biographers have referred to John Lee Williamson (1914–1948) as "Sonny Boy Williamson I" or "the original Sonny Boy" and to Miller (circa 1912–1965) as "Sonny Boy Williamson II".

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6. www.allaboutjazz.com › sonny-boy-williamson-iiSonny Boy Williamson II Musician - All About Jazz

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   Mar 11, 2012 · Learn about the life and career of Sonny Boy Williamson II, a legendary harmonica player and blues radio host. Explore his discography, videos, photos, and similar artists on All About Jazz.

7. www.youtube.com › watchSonny Boy Williamson II - live [Colourised] 1964 - YouTube

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   Learn about the life and career of Sonny Boy Williamson II, a blues singer and harmonica player who influenced generations of musicians. Find out his real name, his radio show, his recordings, and his legacy.

9. mississippiencyclopedia.org › entries › sonny-boyWilliamson, Sonny Boy, II (Aleck Miller) | Mississippi ...

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   Sonny Boy Williamson II was one of the most influential blues harmonica players, singers, and songwriters of the mid-twentieth century. His history is mysterious, but nothing is more uncertain than Sonny Boy Williamson II’s real name. The enigmatic harmonica player has been called Aleck Miller, Alex Miller, Aleck Ford, Alex Ford, and Rice (probably a […]

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