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Rhythm Willie | |
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| Birth name | William Hood |
| Born | c. September 15, 1910 |
| Died | before May 18, 1954 (aged 43) |
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| Years active | 1930's - 1954 |
Rhythm Willie, born William Hood (c. September 15, 1910 – 1954)[1][2][3][4] was an American blues musician, who appeared on 16 issued recordings between 1939 and 1950.
Biography
Rhythm Willie was a harmonica player active in the Chicago area of the United States. Rhythm Willie was first advertised in Chicago newspapers in October 1938, where he was often touted as "King Of The Harmonica" or "The Harmonica Wizard"[1][5]. Rhythm Willie performed in nightclubs in the Chicago area, such as the Delisa For a period of time in the 1930s, Castle also lived in Helena, Arkansas. In 1928, he recorded two sides for Columbia Records, a two-part song called "Charleston Contest", a song in which Castle talks to himself in different voices and brags about his ability on the guitar. In 1930, he recorded two more sides in Chicago, Illinois for Brunswick Records. These sides show a more relaxed side to Castle, and he is accompanied by a guitarist and a harmonica player.
After these two sessions, he played in Jed Davenport's Beale Street Jug Band.
Castle died in Chicago on August 16, 1971.
Recordings
Recorded October 27, 1928 for Columbia Records in Atlanta, Georgia
- Charleston Contest – Part 1 – 14374D
- Charleston Contest – Part 2 – 14374D
Recorded October 2, 1930 for Brunswick Records
- Squinch Owl Moan – 7189
- The Way I Do – 7189
References
- ^ a b Robert Pruter, Robert L. Campbell (2016-12-02). "Premium Records". Retrieved 2017-10-19.
- ^ Krampert, Peter (2016). The Encyclopedia of the Harmonica. Mel Bay Pubilcations. p. 147. ISBN 9781619115774.
- ^ Scott Dirks (1992). "Rhythm Willie" (PDF). Blues Unlimited Magazine. Retrieved 2017-10-19.
- ^ Field, Kim (2000). Harmonicas, Harps and Heavy Breathers: The Evolution of the People's Instrument. Cooper Square Press. p. 313-317. ISBN 9781461661023.
- ^ Pat Missin. "On The Trail Of Rhythm Willie". Retrieved 2017-10-19.
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