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Big Joe Williams

Active

1930s - 1970s

Born

October 16, 1903 in Crawford, MS

Died

December 17, 1982 in Macon, MS

Genre

Blues

Styles

Acoustic Blues Blues Revival Delta Blues Electric Delta Blues Regional Blues Pre-War Country Blues Country Blues

Also Known As

Joe Lee Williams

Member Of

Lightnin' Hopkins & Blues Summit
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Big Joe Williams

Biography by Barry Lee Pearson

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Delta blues pioneer famous for originating "Baby Please Don't Go."
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Album Highlights

  • Stavin' Chain Blues
    Big Joe Williams
    Stavin' Chain Blues
  • Blues on Highway 49
    Big Joe Williams
    Blues on Highway 49
  • Piney Woods Blues
    Big Joe Williams
    Piney Woods Blues
  • No More Whiskey
    Big Joe Williams
    No More Whiskey
  • Big Joe Williams at Folk City
    Big Joe Williams
    Big Joe Williams at Fol …
  • Shake Your Boogie
    Big Joe Williams
    Shake Your Boogie
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