On February 2010, Henry Gray died aged 95. He was musician (piano) and singer, credited as one of the creators of the distinctive sound of the Chicago blues piano. In his seven decades long career he performed with many artists including Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, Robert Lockwood Jr., Billy Boy Arnold, Morris Pejoe and The Rolling Stones. As leader Gray released more than 50 albums. In 2017, he was inducted into the “Blues Hall of Fame”.
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Sonny Boy Williamson: The Real Folk Blues
In January 1966, “Chess” label released “The Real Folk Blues”, the sixth Sonny Boy Williamson II album. It was recorded September 1957 – April 1964, in Chicago, and was produced by Marshall Chess.
Personnel:
- Sonny Boy Williamson – vocals, harmonica
- Buddy Guy, Robert Lockwood Jr., Eddie King, Matt Murphy, Luther Tucker – guitar
- Otis Spann – piano
- Lafayette Leake – piano, organ
- Willie Dixon, Jack Meyers, Milton Rector – bass
- Fred Below, Al Duncan, Odie Payne – drums
Track listing:
All tracks by Sonny Boy Williamson except where noted
- One Way Out
- Too Young to Die
- Trust My Baby
- Checkin’ Up on My Baby
- Sad to Be Alone
- Got to Move
- Bring It On Home – Willie Dixon
- Down Child
- Peach Tree
- Dissatisfied
- That’s All I Want – Willie Dixon
- Too Old to Think
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