Billy Branch

For the stream in Missouri also known as "Billy Branch", see Billys Branch.
Billy Branch
Branch at the Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise, January 2008
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Earl Branch
Born (1951-10-03) October 3, 1951 (age 73)
Great Lakes, Illinois, United States
GenresChicago blues
Occupation(s)Harmonicist, singer
InstrumentHarmonica
Years active1970s–present
Carl Weathersby and Branch at the Arkansas Blues and Heritage Festival

Billy Branch (born William Earl Branch, October 3, 1951) is an American blues harmonica player and singer of Chicago blues. Branch is a three-time Grammy nominee, a retired two-term governor of the Chicago Grammy Chapter, an Emmy Award winner [citation needed], and a winner of the Addy Award. In addition, he has received numerous humanitarian and music awards.