We’ve somehow managed to survive through July so far, eh? Well, July is a busy month in music history.
July 1 may arguably be one of the more auspicious days for music lovers. So let’s begin:
One of the most important figures of the blues, Chicago blues especially, Willie Dixon was born on this day in 1915. Dixon was a singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, talent scout, session musician and house songwriter at Chess Records. And with all of those various roles, he played major parts in some of the most beloved and oft-covered songs ever written or recorded.
Happy birthday, legend! happy birthday, wherever you are!
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