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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians --> |
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| name = Rhythm Willie |
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| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist |
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| birth_name = William Hood |
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| birth_date = c. September 15, 1910 |
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| death_date = before May 18, 1954 (aged 43) |
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| genre = {{flatlist| |
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*[[Chicago blues]] |
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*[[Jazz]] |
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}} |
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| instrument = {{flatlist| |
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*Harmonica |
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}} |
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| years_active = 1930's - 1954 |
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| associated_acts = [[Peetie Wheatstraw]], Lee Brown, [[Earl Bostic]] |
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}}'''Rhythm Willie''', born '''William Hood''' (c. September 15, 1910 – 1954)<ref name="PremiumRecords">{{cite web|author=Robert Pruter, Robert L. Campbell|url=http://campber.people.clemson.edu/premium.html|title=Premium Records|publisher= |date=2016-12-02|accessdate=2017-10-19}}</ref><ref name="HarmonicaEncyclopedia">{{cite book |last=Krampert |first=Peter |date=2016 |title=The Encyclopedia of the Harmonica |url= |location= |publisher=Mel Bay Pubilcations |page= 147|isbn=9781619115774 |author-link=}}</ref><ref name="RhythmWillie">{{cite web|author=Scott Dirks|url=http://nighthawk.sundayblues.org/articles/RhythmWillie.pdf|title=Rhythm Willie|publisher= Blues Unlimited Magazine|date=1992|accessdate=2017-10-19}}</ref><ref name="HeavyBreathers">{{cite book |last=Field |first=Kim |date=2000 |title=Harmonicas, Harps and Heavy Breathers: The Evolution of the People's Instrument |url= |location= |publisher=Cooper Square Press |page= 313-317|isbn=9781461661023 |author-link=}}</ref> was an American [[blues]] musician, who appeared on 16 issued recordings between 1939 and 1950. |
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== Biography == |
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Rhythm Willie was a [[harmonica]] player active in the [[Chicago]] area of the [[United States]]. Willie was first advertised in Chicago newspapers in October 1938, where he was often touted as "King Of The Harmonica" or "The Harmonica Wizard"<ref name="PremiumRecords"/><ref name="OnTheTrail">{{cite web|author=Pat Missin|url=http://www.patmissin.com/articles/AHN5.html|title=On The Trail Of Rhythm Willie|publisher=|date=|accessdate=2017-10-19}}</ref>. Willie performed in nightclubs in the Chicago area, such as the [[Club Delisa]] and the [[Rhumboogie Café]]<ref name="HeavyBreathers"/>. Willie made his recording debut in 1939, accompanying blues pianist [[Peetie Wheatstraw]] on five sides. Willie's distinctive harmonica playing is easily noticeable above Wheatstraw's piano. On the same day, Willie accompanied blues musician Lee Brown on four sides.<ref name="RhythmWillie"/> |
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Willie made his first recordings as leader in October 1940, cutting four sides, all of them instrumental, showcasing Willie's ability on the harmonica. After this session, Willie would not return to the recording studio until 1947, accompanying [[Earl Bostic]] and his orchestra. None of the recordings from this session were issued. Willie made his final recordings in 1950, where he lead an orchestra on two sides. Willie continued playing live after his final recording session, and was advertised as having played in the months leading up to his death.<ref name="PremiumRecords"/><ref name="RhythmWillie"/> |
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Willie died in early 1954. An obituary in the [[Chicago Defender]] gave his funeral date as May 18, 1954.<ref name="HeavyBreathers"/> |
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== Recordings == |
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=== Recorded September 14, 1939 for [[Decca Records]] in [[Chicago]] === |
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Accompanying [[Peetie Wheatstraw]]:<ref name="RhythmWillie"/> |
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* You Can't Stop Me From Drinkin' - 7692 |
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* I Want Some Seafood - 7657 |
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* Rollin' Chair - 7676 |
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* Love Bug - 7676 |
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* Confidence Man - 7692 |
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Accompanying Lee Brown:<ref name="RhythmWillie"/> |
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* Little Brownskin Girl - 7686 |
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* Lock And Key Blues - 7654 |
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* Treated Like A Dog - 7654 |
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* My Drivin' Wheel - 7686 |
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=== Recorded October 10, 1940 for [[Okeh Records]] in [[Chicago]] === |
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Credited as '''Rhythm Willie & His Gang''':<ref name="RhythmWillie"/> |
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* New Block And Tackle Blues - 05856 |
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* Breathtakin' Blues - 05960 |
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* Bedroom Stomp - 05856 |
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* Boarding House Blues - 05960 |
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=== Recorded September 1947 in [[New York City]] === |
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Accompanying [[Earl Bostic]] Orchestra:<ref name="RhythmWillie"/> |
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* Willie's Boogie - unissued |
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* Unissued record |
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* Unissued record |
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* Unissued record |
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=== Recorded September 1950 for [[Premium Records]] in [[Chicago]] === |
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Credied as '''Rhythm Willie, His Harmonica, And Orchestra''':<ref name="PremiumRecords"/><ref name="RhythmWillie"/> |
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* Wailin' Willie - PR-866 |
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* I've Got Rhythm - PR-866 |
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== References == |
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{{reflist}} |
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Henry, Too Tight}} |
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[[Category:1910 births]] |
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[[Category:1954 deaths]] |
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[[Category:African-American musicians]] |
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[[Category:American blues harmonica players]] |
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[[Category:Chicago blues musicians]] |
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[[Category:20th-century American musicians]] |
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