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Willie ’61’ Blackwell

Willie "61" Blackwell (December 25, 1905 – after March 1972) was an American country blues guitarist and pianist. As an iterinant performer who played mainly on street corners and juke joints, Blackwell did not have a prolific career, but did record with musicologist Alan Lomax in 1942 and was rediscovered during the blues revival of the 1960s.

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Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
December 25th, 1905
Died
1972
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Last updated: September 12th, 2023

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