Boogie Bill Webb

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Boogie Bill Webb (March 24, 1924 – August 22, 1990) was an American Louisiana blues and rhythm & blues guitarist, singer and songwriter. Webb's own style of music combined Mississippi country blues with New Orleans R&B. His best known recordings were "Bad Dog" and "Drinkin' and Stinkin'". Despite a lengthy, albeit stuttering, career, Webb nevertheless only released one album. Born in Jackson, Mississippi, Webb's first guitar at the age of eight was stringed with screen wire and made from a cigar box. His greatest influence was Tommy Johnson. With a real guitar obtained whist a teenager, in 1947 Webb won a talent show, and subsequently briefly appeared in the musical film, The Jackson Jive, before settling in New Orleans in 1952. Webb obtained a recording contract with Imperial Records, after his friendship with Fats Domino led to his introduction to Dave Bartholomew. In 1953 Webb released his debut single, "Bad Dog," a non commercial slice of country boogie-woogie. Frustrated by lack of recognition, Webb relocated to Chicago, where he worked in various factories. In Chicago, Webb met and sat in with Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Reed, and Chuck Berry. Webb returned to New Orleans in 1959 to work as a stevedore, performing music infrequently. However, in 1968 he recorded several songs for the folklorist David Evans, which eventually appeared on the Arhoolie Records album Roosevelt Holts and His Friends. The 1972 compilation album, The Legacy of Tommy Johnson contained

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New Orleans Blues (1940-1953)

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Juke Joint Blues 2

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Living Country Blues (Disc 1) - Mississippi Moan

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Southern Blues Masters

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Living Country Blues USA

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The Introduction To Living Country Blues USA

Electric Blues - Boogie Bill Webb In Concert

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Let Me Tell You About The Blues: New Orleans

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Rural Blues - Down Home Stomp

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Giants Of Country Blues Guitar Vol. 2

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Roots of the Blues - Top 100 Essentials Classic Collection

Drinkin' And Stinkin'

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