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Revision as of 13:41, 27 November 2012
Lefty Dizz | |
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| Birth name | Walter Williams |
| Born | April 29, 1937 Osceola, Arkansas, United States |
| Died | September 7, 1993 (aged 56) Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Chicago blues, electric blues[1] |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist, singer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Years active | Late 1950s–1993 |
| Labels | Isabel, JSP, Black & Blue, Wolf |
Lefty Dizz (April 29, 1937 – September 7, 1993)[2] was an American Chicago blues guitarist and singer, whose recorded work appeared on eight albums.[1]
He is best known for fronting his own band, Shock Treatment, and his work with Junior Wells, J. B. Lenoir and Hound Dog Taylor.[2] One commentator noted that "for wild-ass showmen in blues history ... one would certainly have to go a far piece to beat Lefty Dizz".[1] Lefty Dizz favoured a right-handed Fender Stratocaster, which while playing with his left hand, solicited him the first part of his stage name.[3] Versions pertaining to the second part, range from him playing the trumpet in a style of Dizzy Gillespie,[3] or the nickname being given by Hound Dog Taylor & the HouseRockers's drummer Ted Harvey, pertaining to "playing jazz in the alley".[1]
He was reputedly the brother of fellow blues musician, Johnny Dollar.[4]
Biography
He was born Walter Williams in Osceola, Arkansas, United States.[1] He learned the rudiments of guitar playing whilst serving for four years in the United States Air Force. Lefty Dizz played a standard right handed guitar upside down, without altering the placing of the guitar strings. After his discharge in 1956 and moving to Chicago, he played under Lacy Gibson and Earl Hooker's guidance. He was proficient enough to join Sonny Thompson's band in 1958. By the early 1960s, Lefty Dizz relocated to Detroit and worked with Junior Cannady and John Lee Hooker, but a major career move in 1964 saw Lefty Dizz become a member of Junior Wells' backing ensemble. They toured around the world together until 1971, when Lefty Dizz joined Hound Dog Taylor and the HouseRockers. Lefty Dizz remained in situ until Taylor's death in 1975, when he formed Shock Treatment. It was with this band that he further developed his own flamboyant approach, which incorporated rauncy jokes alongside his own skilful but showmanship style of guitar playing.[5] His pleasant and joke-filled character, was offset with sufficient intelligence to garner an economics degree at Southern Illinois University.[1]
Lefty Dizz performed at notable Chicago nightclub venues such as the Kingston Mines, B.L.U.E.S. and the Checkerboard Lounge, as well as international touring. His playing was witnessed by members of The Rolling Stones and Foghat.[1] He played on the recording of Live at the Checkerboard Lounge, Chicago 1981.[6] However, his studio recordings did not capture the essence of live performances.[7]
Lefty Dizz died from the effects of esophageal cancer on September 7, 1993, at the age of 56.[2]
Discography
| Year | Title | Record label |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Somebody Stole My Christmas | Isabel Records |
| 1982 | Lefty Dizz and Shock Treatment Live in Chicago | Independent[8] |
| 1982 | Lefty Dizz and Shock Treatment Live at the Kingston Mines, Volume 1 | Independent[9] |
| 1983 | Lefty Dizz and Shock Treatment Live at the Kingston Mines, Volume 2 | Independent[10] |
| ? | Lefty Dizz with Moose Walker | Black & Blue Records[7] |
| 1995 | Ain't It Nice To Be Loved | JSP Records[11] |
| 2002 | Shake for Me | Black & Blue Records |
| 2007 | The Healer (Carlos Johnson & Lefty Dizz) | Wolf Records[12] |
See also
- List of Chicago blues musicians
- List of electric blues musicians
- List of musicians who play left-handed
Bibliography
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Koda, Cub. "Lefty Dizz - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-09-19.
- ^ a b c Doc Rock. "The Dead Rock Stars Club 1992 - 1993". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved 2012-09-19.
- ^ a b "Dictionary of Pseudonyms: 13,000 Assumed Names and Their Origins - Adrian Room - Google Books". Books.google.co.uk. 2010-07-26. Retrieved 2012-09-19.
- ^ "Johnny Dollar, Part 2". Bluesmusicnow.com. Retrieved 2012-09-19.
- ^ "The Chicago Music Scene:: 1960s and 1970s - Dean Milano - Google Books". Books.google.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-09-19.
- ^ Leggett, Steve. "Checkerboard Lounge: Live Chicago 1981 – Muddy Waters, The Rolling Stones: Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 24 October 2012.
- ^ a b Koda, Cub. "Lefty Dizz with Big Moose Walker - Lefty Dizz : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-09-19.
- ^ "Jimmie Smith, Blues Guitarist - Store - Lefty Dizz Music". Jimmiesmith.com. Retrieved 2012-09-19.
- ^ "Jimmie Smith, Blues Guitarist - Store - Lefty Dizz Music". Jimmiesmith.com. Retrieved 2012-09-19.
- ^ "Jimmie Smith, Blues Guitarist - Store - Lefty Dizz Music". Jimmiesmith.com. Retrieved 2012-09-19.
- ^ Q-man (2011-03-06). "Señor Blues: Artist Spotlight: Lefty Dizz". Senorbluesblog.blogspot.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-09-19.
- ^ "Release: The Healer - Carlos Johnson & Lefty Dizz (May 14, 2007)". Second Hand Songs. Retrieved 2012-09-19.