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Sonny Boy Williamson II (Blues Singer) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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*** ,1912
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Death day
May 25, 1985 (72 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Sagittarius
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Celebrities born on December 5
Born in 1912
Sagittarius named Sonny
Blues Singers from Mississippi
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First name Sonny
Alex or Aleck Miller, later known as Sonny Boy Williamson, is an American blues harmonica artist, singer and songwriter. He was an early and influential harp stylist who recorded success in the 1950s and 1960s. Miller used a variety of names, including Rice Miller and Little Boy Blue, before calling himself. is Sonny Boy Williamson, also the last name of a Chicago blues and harmonica singer. To distinguish the two, Miller is called Sonny Boy Williamson II. He first recorded with Elmore James on "Dust My Broom". Some of his popular songs include "Don't Start Me Talkin", "Help Me", "Checkin 'Up on My Baby" and "Bring It On Home". He has toured Europe with the American Folk Blues Festival and recorded with British rock musicians including the Yardbirds, Animals. "Help Me" has become a blues standard, and many blues and rock artists have recorded its songs.
Birth nameAlex or Aleck Ford (later known as Aleck Miller)
Also known as"Rice" Miller, Little Boy Blue, Little Willie, "Sonny Boy" Williamson
BornDecember 5, 1912, Tutwiler, Mississippi, US
DiedMay 24, 1965 (aged 52), Helena, Arkansas
GenresBlues
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, arranger, bandleader
InstrumentsVocals, blues harmonica
Years activeMid-1930s–1965
LabelsTrumpet, Checker

About Sonny Boy Williamson II

Blues Singer Sonny Boy Williamson II was born in Mississippi, United States on December 5, 1912. He dies at the age of 72, on May 25, 1985.

He's a blues artist noted for his harmonica skills and song lyrics.

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Sonny Boy Williamson II before becoming famous

Sonny Boy Williamson II was born in the Zodiac sign Sagittarius (The Centaur/Archer), and 1912 is also the year of Rat (鼠) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He built his onstage image by borrowing elements from various blues performers he met while on the road.

Achievement of Sonny Boy Williamson II

Don't Start Me Talkin' was his biggest hit, reaching #3 on the Billboard R&B charts.

Sonny Boy Williamson II's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Mattie Gordon was his wife at the time.

Sonny Boy Williamson II on Social Media

Sonny Boy Williamson II Collabed with

Rock Singer Gregg Allman and the rest of the Allman Brothers Band recorded his song One Way Out.

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Sonny Boy Williamson II Income & Net worth

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Sonny Boy Williamson II Height and Weight

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Latest information about Sonny Boy Williamson II updated on March 19 2023.