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About Willie Dixon
Hometown
Vicksburg, MS, United States
Born
July 1, 1915
Genre
Blues
Chicago blues legend Willie Dixon was both house bassist and songwriter for the seminal Chess label in the 1950s through the early 1960s, providing material and/or accompaniment for Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf, Koko Taylor, et al. His songs have left an indelible mark on the identity of urban blues. His many classics are known primarily in their renditions by other stellar blues luminaries, but his fully engaged manner lit up his own studio work as well.
Willie Dixon has also released music as a member of The Big Three Trio.
Influenced by Willie DixonWillie Dixon has influenced the music of The Doors, The Rolling Stones, Raphael Saadiq and more.
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