Blues legend Willie Dixon was born on this day in 1915 and was one of the most prolific artists of all time. If you have never heard of him, he is known for being one of the main songwriters at the world famous (and local) Chess Records in Chicago. His songs have been performed by Jimi Hendrix, the Allman Brothers, Aerosmith, the Yardbirds, Cream, the Doors, Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones, the Everly Brothers, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Elvis, and countless others. He is buried at Burr Oak Cemetery in Alsip.
Here is a link to his album, “Willie’s Blues” in our database, Naxos Jazz Library. Stream it for free with your Moraine Valley Library account.