Smokey Wilson | |
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| Birth name | Robert Lee Wilson |
| Born | July 11, 1936 Glen Allan, Mississippi, United States |
| Died | September 8, 2015 (aged 79) Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | West Coast blues, Juke Joint blues |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1970s-2015 |
| Labels | P-Vine Records, various |
Robert Lee "Smokey" Wilson (July 11, 1936 – September 8, 2015)[1][2] was an American West Coast blues guitarist. He spent most of his career performing West Coast blues and juke joint blues in Los Angeles, California. He recorded a number of albums for record labels such as P-Vine Records, Bullseye Blues and Texmuse Records. His career got off to a late start, with international recognition eluding him until the 1990s.