Paul Oscher

Paul Oscher
Oscher (right) with Muddy Waters (left) in London, 1968
Background information
Birth namePaul Allan Oscher
Born(1947-02-26)February 26, 1947
New York City, U.S.
DiedApril 18, 2021(2021-04-18) (aged 74)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
GenresBlues
OccupationMusician
Instruments
  • Harmonica
  • guitar
  • piano
  • vocals
Years active1962–2021
Websitewww.pauloscher.com

Paul Allan Oscher (February 26, 1947 – April 18, 2021)[1] was an American blues singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist. Primarily a harmonica player, he was the first permanent white member of Muddy Waters' band.[2]

  1. ^ Green, Penelope (April 26, 2021). "Paul Oscher, Blues Musician in Muddy Waters's Band, Dies at 74". The New York Times. Retrieved April 27, 2021.
  2. ^ Norman Darwen, "Obituary: Paul Oscher", Blues & Rhythm, No.360, June 2021, pp14-15