Album: The Real Blues by Junior Wells (1999)
Genre: Jazz
Format: Album

Artist Background: Junior Wells was born in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, and raised in West Memphis, Arkansas, though other sources report that his birth was in West Memphis. Initially taught by his cousin, Junior Parker, and Sonny Boy Williamson II, Wells learned how to play the harmonica by the age of seven with surprising skill. He moved to Chicago in 1948 with his mother after her divorce and began sitting in with local musicians at house parties and taverns. Wild and rebellious but needing an outlet ... Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Blues movement.

Music Scene: Emerged in the classic era. Associated with Blues movement.

Tags: Jazz, 1990s, Album


The Real Blues

Junior Wells

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