Lester Williams | |
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Background information | |
Born | Groveton, Texas, United States | June 24, 1920
Died | November 13, 1990 Houston, Texas, United States | (aged 70)
Genres | Texas blues, electric blues |
Occupation(s) | Guitarist, singer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
Years active | 1949–1990 |
Lester B. Williams (June 24, 1920 – November 13, 1990)[1] was an American Texas blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter.[2] He is best known for his song "Winter Time Blues" and "I Can't Lose with the Stuff I Use".[3] His main influence was T-Bone Walker.[4]
Williams released several singles in the 1950s. His recording career lasted from 1949 to 1956, but he remained a stalwart of the Houston blues circuit for decades.[2]