Lester Williams | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | June 24, 1920 Groveton, Texas, United States |
| Died | November 13, 1990 (aged 70) Houston, Texas, United States |
| Genres | Texas blues, electric blues |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1949–1990 |
Lester B. Williams (June 24, 1920 – November 13, 1990)[1] was an American Texas blues and electric blues guitarist, singer and songwriter.[2] He is best known for his song "Winter Time Blues" and "I Can't Lose with the Stuff I Use".[3] His main influence was T-Bone Walker.[4]
Williams released several singles in the 1950s. His recording career lasted from 1949 to 1956, but he remained a stalwart of the Houston blues circuit for decades.[2]
- ^ Eagle, Bob; LeBlanc, Eric S. (2013). Blues: A Regional Experience. Santa Barbara, California: Praeger. p. 314. ISBN 978-0313344237.
- ^ a b Ankeny, Jason. "Lester Williams: Biography". Allmusic.com. Retrieved November 17, 2011.
- ^ Doc Rock. "The Dead Rock Stars Club 1990–1991". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved 2014-01-27.
- ^ Govenar, Alan B. (2008). Texas Blues: The Rise of a Contemporary Sound. College Station: Texas A&M University Press. p. 282. ISBN 978-1-58544-605-6.