Sonny Boy Williamson I

USA, 1937–1948

John Lee Williamson — the first great blues harmonica star. 'Good Morning, School Girl' and his call-and-response vocal-harp style made the harmonica a lead instrument.

MusicRoots documents 0 artists who influenced Sonny Boy Williamson I and 2 artists Sonny Boy Williamson I influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.

Which artists did Sonny Boy Williamson I influence?

• Sonny Boy Williamson II — Rice Miller took John Lee Williamson's name and built on the harmonica-star framework the first Sonny Boy created.
• Little Walter — His mentor. John Lee Williamson made the harmonica a lead voice rather than an accompaniment; Walter took that and amplified it.