Sonny Boy Williamson

There are two harmonica playing bluesmen known as Sonny Boy Williamson. They are colloquially referred to as Sonny Boy Williamson I and Sonny Boy Williamson II respectively, but are of no relation. The two are easy to distinguish. Williamson I played the harmonica acoustically and was essentially a pre-War artist. Williamson II was entirely an electrified harpist, in the style of Little Walter, reflecting the advent of the jukebox and electrified instruments following World War II.

Influenced by: Little Walter, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker

Active:

1930s-1965

Scene:

Chicago blues / Delta blues

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