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The ViolinairesDion Payton Dion Payton American guitarist and singer (1950–2021) Dion Payton (October 21, 1950 – March 12, 2021)[1] was an American Chicago blues guitarist and singer, who gained popularity in the late 1980s and early 1990s in Chicago clubs.[2] This article needs additional citations for verification. (March 2021) Payton was born in Greenwood, Mississippi,[1] and gained recording experience at Chess Records with gospel groups such as the Violinaires before touring with Millie Jackson, Albert King and O.V. Wright. He first caught the attention of Alligator Records while playing rhythm guitar and co-arranging Lonnie Brooks's 1983 album, Hot Shot. After leaving Brooks, Payton assembled the 43rd Street Blues Band in 1985, which served as the weekend house band at the blues… (Source: Wikipedia)
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