George "Harmonica" Smith | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Allen George Smith |
Also known as | George "Harmonica" Smith, Little George Smith, Harmonica King, Little Walter Junior, George Allen |
Born | West Helena, Arkansas, U.S. | April 22, 1924
Died | October 2, 1983 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 59)
Genres | Blues, electric blues |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Harmonica, vocals |
Years active | 1950s–1980s |
George "Harmonica" Smith (born Allen George Smith, April 22, 1924 – October 2, 1983)[1] was an American electric blues harmonica player.[2] Apart from his solo recordings, Smith is best known for his work backing both Muddy Waters and Big Mama Thornton.