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About Willie Mitchell
Hometown
Ashland, MS, United States
Born
March 1, 1928
Genre
R&B/Soul
Legendary R&B producer/arranger/bandleader Willie Mitchell made a number of instrumental soul records under his own name, but he'll always be best known as the man who helped flesh out the classic late-1960s-to-mid-'70s albums that made Al Green a superstar. As the head of Hi Records, Mitchell was the mastermind of Memphis soul, overseeing recordings by Green, Ann Peebles, Syl Johnson, and other greats.
Willie Mitchell has also released music as a member of Willie Banks and the Messengers.
Influenced by Willie MitchellWillie Mitchell has influenced the music of Cassius, David Sanborn, Eric Benét and more.
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