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Willie Mabon
Willie Mabon
Born: Oct 24, 1925 in Hollywood, TN
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Died: Apr 19, 1985 in Paris, France
Genre: Blues
Styles: Piano Blues, Early R&B, Chicago Blues
Biography: The sly, insinuating vocals and chunky piano style of Willie Mabon won the heart of many an R&B fan during the early '50s. His salty Chess waxings "I Don't Know," "I'm Mad," and "Poison Ivy" established the pianist as a genuine Chicago blues force, but he faded as an R&B hitmaker at the dawn of rock ...Read full biography
Chicago 63
Chicago 63
Released: 1974
Label: America
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Stylish piano and vocals ranging from clever to cranky to anguished. Willie Mabon is seldom powerful, but can convey more shadings and nuances than many blues vocalists or singers in several other genres ...Read full review
Cold Chilly Woman
Cold Chilly Woman
Released: 1973
Label: Black & Blue
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After a decade-long sabbatical (circa 1963-1973), Chicago blues pianist Willie Mabon (piano/vocal/harmonica) resurfaced in the early to mid-'70s. Cold Chilly Woman (1973) contains post-retirement sides, ...Read full review
More Willie Mabon albums: Main Albums (6), Compilations (7)
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