Junior Wells
Blues, Musical Artist
1934 – 1998
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Who was Junior Wells?
Junior Wells, born Amos Wells Blakemore Jr., was an American Chicago blues vocalist, harmonica player, and recording artist. Wells, who was best known for his performances and recordings with Muddy Waters, Earl Hooker, and Buddy Guy, also performed with Bonnie Raitt, The Rolling Stones, and Van Morrison.
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- Born
- Dec 9, 1934
Memphis - Also known as
- Jr. Wells
- Wells, Junior
- Amos Wells Blakemore Jr.
- Amos Blackmore
- Ethnicity
- African American
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- Arkansas
- Tennessee
- Died
- Jan 15, 1998
Chicago
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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