Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers

Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers
Born(1929-03-21)March 21, 1929
Lexington, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedJuly 23, 1993(1993-07-23) (aged 64)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
GenresChicago blues[1]
Occupation(s)Musician, singer
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years activeEarly 1950s–1993
LabelsVarious

Otis "Big Smokey" Smothers (March 21, 1929 – July 23, 1993)[1] was a Chicago blues guitarist and singer. He was a member of Howlin' Wolf's backing band and worked with Muddy Waters, Jimmy Rogers, Bo Diddley, Ike Turner, J. T. Brown, Freddie King, Little Johnny Jones, Little Walter, and Willie Dixon.[2][3] His younger brother, Abe (born Albert, January 2, 1939 – November 20, 2010), was the bluesman Little Smokey Smothers, with whom he is sometimes confused.[2]

  1. ^ a b Dahl, Bill. "Otis Smokey Smothers: Biography". Allmusic.com. Retrieved March 1, 2010.
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