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John Lee Curtis "Sonny Boy" Williamson, a renowned blues harmonica player and singer, was tragically murdered on June 1, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois. He was 34 years old at the time of his death. Williamson, an African-American musician, was widely regarded as the pioneer of the blues harp as a solo instrument and had a significant influence on many postwar blues performers.
On the night of his death, Williamson was walking home after performing at the Plantation Club on Chicago's south si ...Read More
On the night of his death, Williamson was walking home after performing at the Plantation Club on Chicago's south si ...Read More
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John Lee Curtis Sonny Boy Williamson
Male
Black / African American
Chicago
IL
1948-06-01
34
John
Williamson
11/15/2025
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The murder of Sonny Boy Williamson is such a haunting chapter in the history of blues music. I’ve ... ...Read More
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It’s incredibly disturbing to think about how John Lee Curtis "Sonny Boy" Williamson's life was cu... ...Read More
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