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Carey Bell
Carey Bell
Artist Information
Genres: Chicago Blues, Electric Chicago Blues, Harmonica Blues, Modern Electric Chicago Blues
Active: 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's
Born: November 14, 1936 in Macon, MS
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His place on the honor roll of Chicago blues harpists long ago assured, Carey Bell truly came into his own in the '90s as a bandleader with terrific discs for Alligator and Blind Pig. He learned his distinctive harmonica riffs from the Windy City's very best (both Walters -- Little and Big -- as well as Sonny Boy Williamson II), adding his own signature effects for good measure (an otherworldly moan immediately identifies many of his more memorable harp rides). Born Carey Bell Harrington in the blues-fertile state of Mississippi, he was already playing the harp when he was eight and working professionally with his godfather, pianist Lovie Lee, at 13.
Discography
Release: April 17, 2007
Label: Delmark
Release: June 29, 2004
Label: Alligator