 Willie Dixon at Monterey Jazz Festival, 1981. photo by Brian McMillen / brianmcmillen@hotmail.com Image by Brianmcmillen, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 3.0 |
Willie DixonWillie Dixon Willie Dixon American blues musician (1915–1992) Not to be confused with the American jazz musician and composer Bill Dixon. For the English footballer, see Will Dixon. William James Dixon (July 1, 1915 – January 29, 1992) was an American blues musician, vocalist, songwriter, arranger and record producer.[1] He was proficient in playing both the upright bass and the guitar, and sang with a distinctive voice, but he is perhaps best known as one of the most prolific songwriters of his time. Next to Muddy Waters, Dixon is recognized as the most influential person in shaping the post–World War II sound of the Chicago blues.[2] Quick facts Background information, Born ... Willie Dixon Dixon at Monterey Jazz Festival 1981… (Source: Wikipedia)
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